Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Ottawa's most infamous bagel shop. Great sandwiches, cream cheese spreads, smoked fish. Open 24/7 around the corner.
57 locals recommend
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank StOttawa's most infamous bagel shop. Great sandwiches, cream cheese spreads, smoked fish. Open 24/7 around the corner.
Adorable little coffee shop, great place to work or have an afternoon coffee. They also carry Suzy-Q donuts, a secret Ottawa gem.
Address: 801 Bank Street (for some reason pin attaches to their Hintonburg location)
9 locals recommend
Little Victories Coffee
801 Bank StAdorable little coffee shop, great place to work or have an afternoon coffee. They also carry Suzy-Q donuts, a secret Ottawa gem.
Address: 801 Bank Street (for some reason pin attaches to their Hintonburg location)
My favorite Ottawa coffee chain. Great salads, sandwiches, pastries, bread, juices. You'll see this chain all over the city.
210 locals recommend
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.My favorite Ottawa coffee chain. Great salads, sandwiches, pastries, bread, juices. You'll see this chain all over the city.
Eclectic gastro pub type fare. Always packed, make a reservation, and never disappointing. A must-try for date night.
10 locals recommend
The Rowan
915 Bank StEclectic gastro pub type fare. Always packed, make a reservation, and never disappointing. A must-try for date night.
The Hintonurg area/ Wellington street are quickly becoming the foodie hotpot of the city. Supply and Demand are creative, cool and unpretentious. Always packed, make sure to get a reservation!
54 locals recommend
Supply and Demand
1335 Wellington St. WThe Hintonurg area/ Wellington street are quickly becoming the foodie hotpot of the city. Supply and Demand are creative, cool and unpretentious. Always packed, make sure to get a reservation!
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StAmazing brunch, lunch and beer selections.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
951 Bank StLoblaws
64 Isabella StSightseeing
The Rideau Canal stretches through the central veins of Ottawa, right by our house! It's a beautiful run, walk or drive any time of year. It transforms for winter months as the World's Longest Skating rink. Beavertails and hot chocolate stations are spread throughout the lengths of the rink. Access to the canal skating is free.
Skates can be rented for a small fee at Kunstadt on Bank Street. See "Activities Listing"
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal stretches through the central veins of Ottawa, right by our house! It's a beautiful run, walk or drive any time of year. It transforms for winter months as the World's Longest Skating rink. Beavertails and hot chocolate stations are spread throughout the lengths of the rink. Access to the canal skating is free.
Skates can be rented for a small fee at Kunstadt on Bank Street. See "Activities Listing"
Canada's Parliament buildings. A beautiful walk any time of year but especially during winter months. Surrounding trees are strewn with thousands of Christmas lights!
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetCanada's Parliament buildings. A beautiful walk any time of year but especially during winter months. Surrounding trees are strewn with thousands of Christmas lights!
Entertainment & Activities
Kunstadt Sports
680 Bank StRent your skates for the Rideau Canal here!
Skates and sleds for children on the Canal can be rented here. There are also a few restaurants.
Entrance to rentals is here: Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
191 locals recommend
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewaySkates and sleds for children on the Canal can be rented here. There are also a few restaurants.
Entrance to rentals is here: Dows Lake Pavilion, 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
VIP movie theater with in-seat service, full restaurant and arcade.
116 locals recommend
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne VIP
325 Marché WayVIP movie theater with in-seat service, full restaurant and arcade.
Drinks & Nightlife
Self proclaimed, "Ottawa's Best Kept Secret"
Great take on fresh pub food. Live music every night, especially lively on the weekends.
20 locals recommend
Irene's Pub
885 Bank StSelf proclaimed, "Ottawa's Best Kept Secret"
Great take on fresh pub food. Live music every night, especially lively on the weekends.
Incredible lunch and dinner location. Saturday nights are a very popular 90s HipHop DJ. Definitely a hidden gem dance party.
47 locals recommend
Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern
1084 Wellington St. WIncredible lunch and dinner location. Saturday nights are a very popular 90s HipHop DJ. Definitely a hidden gem dance party.
Rooftop views of Ottawa's Parliament buildings. Unfortunately closed for winter months but still a gorgeous cocktail bar in their lobby area.
44 locals recommend
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StRooftop views of Ottawa's Parliament buildings. Unfortunately closed for winter months but still a gorgeous cocktail bar in their lobby area.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Arts & Culture
Newly renovated, and beautifully curated. Jackson restaurant inside is one of our new favorites.
57 locals recommend
Ottawa Art Gallery
50 Mackenzie King BridgeNewly renovated, and beautifully curated. Jackson restaurant inside is one of our new favorites.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StCanadian Museum of History
100 Rue Laurier