Gina And Nathan’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Parliament is located at 111 Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa. From July to early September, visit East Block, the nerve centre of Canada’s government during its first hundred years. Guided tours take you inside restored heritage rooms to explore parliamentary life in the late 19th century. Visit the website for more information on booking guided tours. https://visit.parl.ca/index-e.html
116 locals recommend
Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StParliament is located at 111 Wellington Street in downtown Ottawa. From July to early September, visit East Block, the nerve centre of Canada’s government during its first hundred years. Guided tours take you inside restored heritage rooms to explore parliamentary life in the late 19th century. Visit the website for more information on booking guided tours. https://visit.parl.ca/index-e.html
Fantastic pathways line the canal from the Ottawa River downtown to Dow’s lake. It’s beautiful to walk, bike or ice skate (seasonal).
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
Fantastic pathways line the canal from the Ottawa River downtown to Dow’s lake. It’s beautiful to walk, bike or ice skate (seasonal).
240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON - https://nature.ca/en/home
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON - https://nature.ca/en/home
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Blvdhttps://ingeniumcanada.org/
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec - https://www.historymuseum.ca/
8 locals recommend
CINÉ+ - Musée canadien de l’histoire | Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue Laurier100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec - https://www.historymuseum.ca/
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Pl1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON - https://www.warmuseum.ca/
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation Pkwyhttps://ingeniumcanada.org/
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ Fun place to visit solo or with family. Kids love seeing the animals and the spring is especially a good time to visit with the birth of all the babies!
41 locals recommend
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales Dr https://ingeniumcanada.org/ Fun place to visit solo or with family. Kids love seeing the animals and the spring is especially a good time to visit with the birth of all the babies!
320 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario - https://www.mint.ca/store/mint/visit-the-mint/ottawa-location-8900022#.XCULODpOky8
70 locals recommend
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex Dr320 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario - https://www.mint.ca/store/mint/visit-the-mint/ottawa-location-8900022#.XCULODpOky8
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum - http://diefenbunker.ca/en/ The Diefenbunker is a four-story, 100000 sq ft, underground bunker - turned museum. Built to protect key Canadian officials in the event of a nuclear war.
56 locals recommend
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
3929 Carp RdDiefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum - http://diefenbunker.ca/en/ The Diefenbunker is a four-story, 100000 sq ft, underground bunker - turned museum. Built to protect key Canadian officials in the event of a nuclear war.
Relaxation
This is one of our favorite places to visit for a total relaxation experience. It is located in Chelsea, Quebec and is a short 15 minute drive from the coach house and it will make you feel like you travelled to a different world. https://chelsea.lenordik.com/en/
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikThis is one of our favorite places to visit for a total relaxation experience. It is located in Chelsea, Quebec and is a short 15 minute drive from the coach house and it will make you feel like you travelled to a different world. https://chelsea.lenordik.com/en/
Kōena Spa
1172 Chem. d'AylmerBeautiful and relaxing spa.
Shopping
Located one block east of Parliament Hill and adjacent to the Shaw Centre and The Westin Ottawa hotel, CF Rideau Centre is situated in the heart of Ottawa's tourist hub. Conveniently centered between the downtown core and the ByWard Market and on the edge of the Rideau Canal, CF Rideau Centre is a key stop on every itinerary. Easily accessible by bus via the 18 or 9 bus lines – short 13-minute ride. Parking is available for a fee, but it can be limited during peak seasons.
50 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7
www.cfshops.com/rideau-centre/visitor-info.html#touristinfo
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
Located one block east of Parliament Hill and adjacent to the Shaw Centre and The Westin Ottawa hotel, CF Rideau Centre is situated in the heart of Ottawa's tourist hub. Conveniently centered between the downtown core and the ByWard Market and on the edge of the Rideau Canal, CF Rideau Centre is a key stop on every itinerary. Easily accessible by bus via the 18 or 9 bus lines – short 13-minute ride. Parking is available for a fee, but it can be limited during peak seasons.
50 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7
www.cfshops.com/rideau-centre/visitor-info.html#touristinfo
This shopping mall has an abundance of shops and restaurants, and a movie theatre. It is a short 15 minute walk from the house or can be reached on the 18 bus line. There is plenty of free parking if you take your vehicle.
1200 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8
www.stlaurentshoppingcentre.com/
149 locals recommend
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent BlvdThis shopping mall has an abundance of shops and restaurants, and a movie theatre. It is a short 15 minute walk from the house or can be reached on the 18 bus line. There is plenty of free parking if you take your vehicle.
1200 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8
www.stlaurentshoppingcentre.com/
Groceries & Pharmacy – located at McArthur Ave & Vanier Parkway that has a full selection of food items and a pharmacy. It is a 10 minute walk from the house or you can take the 9 bus line by catching the stop at the corner of Queen Mary & Vanier Parkway.
264 locals recommend
Loblaws
64 Isabella StGroceries & Pharmacy – located at McArthur Ave & Vanier Parkway that has a full selection of food items and a pharmacy. It is a 10 minute walk from the house or you can take the 9 bus line by catching the stop at the corner of Queen Mary & Vanier Parkway.
Food scene
If you are looking for nice cocktails with a view, try out the Andaz Hotel rooftop bar on the 16th floor - Copper Spirits and Sights (live DJ Friday and Saturday, reserve at https://www.opentable.com/r/copper-spirits-and-sights-ottawa )
20 locals recommend
Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie StIf you are looking for nice cocktails with a view, try out the Andaz Hotel rooftop bar on the 16th floor - Copper Spirits and Sights (live DJ Friday and Saturday, reserve at https://www.opentable.com/r/copper-spirits-and-sights-ottawa )
Riviera on Sparks street in downtown Ottawa (http://www.dineriviera.com/) is one of Ottawa’s top restaurants. It’s in a beautifully restored 1869 building that was previously a jewelry store and financial institution. The kitchen crew shares the inviting 70-foot bar, fitted with banker’s lights. Great service, food and cocktails.
56 locals recommend
Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.Riviera on Sparks street in downtown Ottawa (http://www.dineriviera.com/) is one of Ottawa’s top restaurants. It’s in a beautifully restored 1869 building that was previously a jewelry store and financial institution. The kitchen crew shares the inviting 70-foot bar, fitted with banker’s lights. Great service, food and cocktails.
Fraser
7 Springfield RdLocated in Beechwood Village on Springfield Road - www.frasercafe.ca
Excellent Greek food - Located in Little Italy on Preston Street - www.evoogreekkitchen.ca
49 locals recommend
EVOO Greek Kitchen
438 1/2 Preston StExcellent Greek food - Located in Little Italy on Preston Street - www.evoogreekkitchen.ca
Local pizzeria that's worth the ten minute walk over for pick-up. This place does not deliver.
21 locals recommend
Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
181 McArthur Ave.Local pizzeria that's worth the ten minute walk over for pick-up. This place does not deliver.
Maple bacon doughnuts - yes please! The best doughnuts in Ottawa. 1015 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON and 1721 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON.
89 locals recommend
SuzyQ Doughnuts
1015 Wellington St. WMaple bacon doughnuts - yes please! The best doughnuts in Ottawa. 1015 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON and 1721 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON.
15 Clarence Street - Middle East inspired upscale restaurant that showcases the ingredients, flavours, and recipes of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a service-focused environment with modern touches.
46 locals recommend
Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.15 Clarence Street - Middle East inspired upscale restaurant that showcases the ingredients, flavours, and recipes of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a service-focused environment with modern touches.
315 Somerset Street West - www.union613.ca - Union specializes in Southern cooking. The dishes are weighty and rich and flavours are full-sized. Service is warm and utterly unpretentious. Our favorites include the buttermilk brined fried chicken and the cast-iron skillet cornbread.
78 locals recommend
Union Local 613
315 Somerset St W315 Somerset Street West - www.union613.ca - Union specializes in Southern cooking. The dishes are weighty and rich and flavours are full-sized. Service is warm and utterly unpretentious. Our favorites include the buttermilk brined fried chicken and the cast-iron skillet cornbread.
226 Nepean St – www.northandnavy.com - Northern Italian restaurant in a converted house offering seasonally focused fare & a warm ambiance.
24 locals recommend
North & Navy
226 Nepean St226 Nepean St – www.northandnavy.com - Northern Italian restaurant in a converted house offering seasonally focused fare & a warm ambiance.
El Camino
380 Elgin StBest tacos in Ottawa and the drinks are mighty fine. eatelcamino.com
Play Food & Wine
1 York St1 York Street (Across from US Embassy) - www.playfood.ca
Vegan and vegetarian menu that is fresh, tasty, healthy, and will satisfy all, even the meat-lovers. www.purekitchenottawa.com
64 locals recommend
Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StVegan and vegetarian menu that is fresh, tasty, healthy, and will satisfy all, even the meat-lovers. www.purekitchenottawa.com
The Great Outdoors
The Visitor Centre is the primary arrival and information point for park visitors. With 183 kilometres of hiking trails, as well as must-see attractions, Gatineau Park is a prime destination for outdoor activities. https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/hiking-and-walking-gatineau-park
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottThe Visitor Centre is the primary arrival and information point for park visitors. With 183 kilometres of hiking trails, as well as must-see attractions, Gatineau Park is a prime destination for outdoor activities. https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/hiking-and-walking-gatineau-park
Camp Fortune
300 Chem. DunlopNearby ski hill in Chelsea, Quebec.
At Mer Bleue you will find interpretive boardwalks, sand ridges, cross-country ski trails and forests. Mer Bleue is the largest bog and natural area in Canada’s Capital Region and the second-largest bog in southern Ontario. https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/mer-bleue
39 locals recommend
Mer Bleue Bog Trail
Ridge RoadAt Mer Bleue you will find interpretive boardwalks, sand ridges, cross-country ski trails and forests. Mer Bleue is the largest bog and natural area in Canada’s Capital Region and the second-largest bog in southern Ontario. https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/mer-bleue
Fitness Centre
Located at 1 Donald Street, the Rideau Sports Club is a short 10-minute walk from the house. They are a full service athletic club with tennis, yoga, exercise equipment and more. If you are looking to keep up your fitness routine while visiting you can find more out about the club at www.rideausportscentre.com
7 locals recommend
Rideau Sports Centre
1 Donald StLocated at 1 Donald Street, the Rideau Sports Club is a short 10-minute walk from the house. They are a full service athletic club with tennis, yoga, exercise equipment and more. If you are looking to keep up your fitness routine while visiting you can find more out about the club at www.rideausportscentre.com
Goodlife fitness is the largest health club in Canada with 7 gyms in Ottawa. The location nearest to the house is the St.Laurent Mall location. https://www.goodlifefitness.com/locations/ontario/ottawa
GoodLife Fitness Ottawa St. Laurent Centre
1200 St. Laurent BlvdGoodlife fitness is the largest health club in Canada with 7 gyms in Ottawa. The location nearest to the house is the St.Laurent Mall location. https://www.goodlifefitness.com/locations/ontario/ottawa
Art
Ottawa Art Gallery
50 Mackenzie King Bridge50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON - https://oaggao.ca/
Discover what’s on stage at the NAC. Music, Theatre, Dance, Family Programming and other. National Arts Centre offers a variety of music, theatre, dance and more! www.nac-cna.ca
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StDiscover what’s on stage at the NAC. Music, Theatre, Dance, Family Programming and other. National Arts Centre offers a variety of music, theatre, dance and more! www.nac-cna.ca
380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON - https://www.gallery.ca/visit/hours-and-admission
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON - https://www.gallery.ca/visit/hours-and-admission