Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
For take out: Delicious buttery authentically French croissant;
In behind you will find Benny's Bistro for excellent brunch and breakfast, although this restaurant has no windows or views.
http://www.frenchbaker.ca/
16 locals recommend
Boulanger Francais-French Baker
119 Murray StFor take out: Delicious buttery authentically French croissant;
In behind you will find Benny's Bistro for excellent brunch and breakfast, although this restaurant has no windows or views.
http://www.frenchbaker.ca/
Reasonably priced, delicious with a warm atmosphere. The preferred local for the locals, combines bohemian charm with earthy and unpretentious sport bar.
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StReasonably priced, delicious with a warm atmosphere. The preferred local for the locals, combines bohemian charm with earthy and unpretentious sport bar.
Build your own gourmet oven fired pizza with GF options, reasonable and tasty.
16 locals recommend
Fiazza Fresh Fired
86 Murray StBuild your own gourmet oven fired pizza with GF options, reasonable and tasty.
Hops skip and a jump from your BnB, with excellent fresh roasts, delicious fresh and budget friendly breakfasts.
21 locals recommend
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie StHops skip and a jump from your BnB, with excellent fresh roasts, delicious fresh and budget friendly breakfasts.
Excellent tapas and drinks, highly rated ideal for special celebrations
55 locals recommend
Play Food & Wine
1 York StExcellent tapas and drinks, highly rated ideal for special celebrations
I admit I haven't tried it yet, but the décor alone makes it incredibly enticing!
56 locals recommend
Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.I admit I haven't tried it yet, but the décor alone makes it incredibly enticing!
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie StInexpensive and delicious with Gluten-Free Options
Drinks & Nightlife
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market SquareFrequently features excellent djs and live bands, cozy, fun venue.
For pure Canadian elegance, history and pampering, go and enjoy an aperitif at the Chateau bar, or in the afternoon you can enjoy a peaceful coffee or hot chocolate in luxury after a long skate. They also serve a sumptuous Sunday brunch, DIVINE!!!
89 locals recommend
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StFor pure Canadian elegance, history and pampering, go and enjoy an aperitif at the Chateau bar, or in the afternoon you can enjoy a peaceful coffee or hot chocolate in luxury after a long skate. They also serve a sumptuous Sunday brunch, DIVINE!!!
Wonderful views of the Ottawa river set in gorgeous Major's Hill's park, a stone's throw from the Byward market, National Gallery and the Museum of Civilization. Mainly a bar with gourmet hotdogs.
33 locals recommend
Tavern On The Hill
1223 Alexandra BridgeWonderful views of the Ottawa river set in gorgeous Major's Hill's park, a stone's throw from the Byward market, National Gallery and the Museum of Civilization. Mainly a bar with gourmet hotdogs.
Ottawa's answer to Havana's rooftop bars, gorgeous spot in summer
9 locals recommend
Atari, ByWard Market
297 Dalhousie StOttawa's answer to Havana's rooftop bars, gorgeous spot in summer
Ottawa's answer to Havana's rooftop bars, amazing summertime view on the rooftop of this modern and chic venue.
44 locals recommend
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StOttawa's answer to Havana's rooftop bars, amazing summertime view on the rooftop of this modern and chic venue.
Arts & Culture
A gorgeous building, 4 stories of local art classes and Gallery and gift shop on the main floor is always interesting, in the hearty of the market.
Ottawa School of Art
35 George StA gorgeous building, 4 stories of local art classes and Gallery and gift shop on the main floor is always interesting, in the hearty of the market.
Sightseeing
Historic site of importance, but the gardens are exquisite; and adjacent to the main site is the GG's private forest with magical pathway through the woods. ideal for runners, or a peaceful Sunday stroll with a coffee.
96 locals recommend
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DrHistoric site of importance, but the gardens are exquisite; and adjacent to the main site is the GG's private forest with magical pathway through the woods. ideal for runners, or a peaceful Sunday stroll with a coffee.
Incredible permanent collection and always interesting visiting exhibits, our National Gallery is a 2 minute walk from your BnB and has the coolest café in behind with incredible view of the Ottawa river valley and the Gatineau Hills, + wifi. Note the park in behind is a little known treasure also for lovely walks and photo opps
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrIncredible permanent collection and always interesting visiting exhibits, our National Gallery is a 2 minute walk from your BnB and has the coolest café in behind with incredible view of the Ottawa river valley and the Gatineau Hills, + wifi. Note the park in behind is a little known treasure also for lovely walks and photo opps
The base of the canal at the foot of Chateau Laurier, offers exceptional vistas of the Ottawa river, boat tours and a small museum in summer - the locks are a world heritage site. Beautiful place to run, to enjoy a walk or a bike ride along the Ottawa River.
24 locals recommend
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
The base of the canal at the foot of Chateau Laurier, offers exceptional vistas of the Ottawa river, boat tours and a small museum in summer - the locks are a world heritage site. Beautiful place to run, to enjoy a walk or a bike ride along the Ottawa River.
Essentials
Farm Boy
830 Belfast RdGreat catered take out and produce
Byward Fruit Market
36 Byward Market SquareEpicurian, fresh and wonderful local shop.
Parks & Nature
SSSHHHH....This is top secret bathing place, a pristine pond of fresh water in an old quary. only open on weekends and for certain hours to preserve the sanctuary. I can bring you if you like we can combine it with a bike ride and gourmet picnic.
8 locals recommend
The Pond
SSSHHHH....This is top secret bathing place, a pristine pond of fresh water in an old quary. only open on weekends and for certain hours to preserve the sanctuary. I can bring you if you like we can combine it with a bike ride and gourmet picnic.