Ottawa Guide
Food Scene
Johnny Farina
216 Elgin StThis restaurant serves pizza and other standard pub foods, it is in a convenient location and is licenced to serve alcohol.
16 locals recommend
Boston Pizza
1055 St. Laurent BlvdThis restaurant serves pizza and other standard pub foods, it is in a convenient location and is licenced to serve alcohol.
Perkins doesn't take reservations on weekends because it is too popular! This restaurant is great for a family breakfast, or for anyone craving breakfast at any time of day. It is open 24hrs a day and is right beside the St. Laurent mall.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
1130 St. Laurent BlvdPerkins doesn't take reservations on weekends because it is too popular! This restaurant is great for a family breakfast, or for anyone craving breakfast at any time of day. It is open 24hrs a day and is right beside the St. Laurent mall.
Parks & Nature
Ottawa River Pathway
Ottawa River PathwayLuskville Falls Trail
Chemin de l'Hôtel de VilleRideau Canal
This is a great beach if you're simply looking to play in the sand... Not good for swimming. For swimming, check my other recommendation - Britannia Beach.
31 locals recommend
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim RdThis is a great beach if you're simply looking to play in the sand... Not good for swimming. For swimming, check my other recommendation - Britannia Beach.
Britannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling AveThe best swimming beach in the city.
This beach is for younger crows (mostly University students). The water is not the best, but the beach itself is a popular place to meet.
59 locals recommend
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.This beach is for younger crows (mostly University students). The water is not the best, but the beach itself is a popular place to meet.
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayBeautiful Lake, especially in May during our Tulip Festival!
Shopping
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent BlvdTrainyard Mall / Road to Belfast station
Arts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThis has always been a family-favourite. Come check out all the neat aircrafts (and some space stuff). This is one of Ottawa's smaller museums so it is good for a relatively quick visit.
25 locals recommend
Aviation Museum station
This has always been a family-favourite. Come check out all the neat aircrafts (and some space stuff). This is one of Ottawa's smaller museums so it is good for a relatively quick visit.
The War Museum is a favourite, expect a longer day filled with Western history and tanks. Definitely recommend!
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlThe War Museum is a favourite, expect a longer day filled with Western history and tanks. Definitely recommend!
Formerly known as the Museum of Civilization, this museum has a lot to see, inside and out. The architecture itself is a glorious opportunity for some travel photos, with Parliament Hill in the background. This museum is across the Ottawa River from Parliament, it is on the Quebec side so you will notice the street signs and road change, and so does the language (parles-tu français?)!
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierFormerly known as the Museum of Civilization, this museum has a lot to see, inside and out. The architecture itself is a glorious opportunity for some travel photos, with Parliament Hill in the background. This museum is across the Ottawa River from Parliament, it is on the Quebec side so you will notice the street signs and road change, and so does the language (parles-tu français?)!
Sightseeing
Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
World's Largest Skating Rink.
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetOur Nation's Capital Hill.
Getting Around
Ottawa International Airport
1000 Airport Parkway PrivateAirport.
Greyhound Canada
265 Catherine StOttawa station
200 Tremblay Rd VIA Rail... Ottawa Train Station.