Sabrina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill, colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings, and their architectural elements of national symbolic importance, is the home of the Parliament of Canada.
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Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetParliament Hill, colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern banks of the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Its Gothic revival suite of buildings, and their architectural elements of national symbolic importance, is the home of the Parliament of Canada.
The Rideau Canal, also known unofficially as the Rideau Waterway, connects Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, to Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence River at Kingston. It is 202 kilometres long.[1] The name Rideau, French for "curtain", is derived from the curtain-like appearance of the Rideau River's twin waterfalls where they join the Ottawa River.[2] The canal system uses sections of two rivers, the Rideau and the Cataraqui, as well as several lakes. Parks Canada operates the Rideau Canal.
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Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal, also known unofficially as the Rideau Waterway, connects Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, to Lake Ontario and the Saint Lawrence River at Kingston. It is 202 kilometres long.[1] The name Rideau, French for "curtain", is derived from the curtain-like appearance of the Rideau River's twin waterfalls where they join the Ottawa River.[2] The canal system uses sections of two rivers, the Rideau and the Cataraqui, as well as several lakes. Parks Canada operates the Rideau Canal.
The National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada's national art museum. The museum's building takes up 46,621 square metres, with 12,400 square metres of space used for exhibiting art. It is one of the largest art museums in North America by exhibition space.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrThe National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, is Canada's national art museum. The museum's building takes up 46,621 square metres, with 12,400 square metres of space used for exhibiting art. It is one of the largest art museums in North America by exhibition space.
Ottawa SUP
1314 Bank StreetStand up paddleboard
Gatineau Park is a federal park located in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Canada. Administered by the National Capital Commission as part of the National Capital Region, Gatineau Park is a 361 square kilometres wedge of land extending north and west from the city of Gatineau.
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Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottGatineau Park is a federal park located in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Canada. Administered by the National Capital Commission as part of the National Capital Region, Gatineau Park is a 361 square kilometres wedge of land extending north and west from the city of Gatineau.
Enjoy this 4.35 km, out and back trail near Chelsea, Quebec. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and trail running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
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Carbide Willson Ruins
639 Chemin du Lac MeechEnjoy this 4.35 km, out and back trail near Chelsea, Quebec. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and trail running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
The Canadian Museum of History (French: Musée canadien de l’histoire) is a national museum on anthropology, Canadian history, cultural studies, and ethnology in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The purpose of the museum is to promote the heritage of Canada, as well as support related research. The museum is based in a 75,000-square-metre-building (810,000 sq ft) designed by Douglas Cardinal.
The museum's collection contains over three million artifacts and documents, with some on display in the museum's permanent exhibitions. The museum also hosts and organizes a number of temporary, travelling, and online exhibitions, like the Virtual Museum of New France.
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Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierThe Canadian Museum of History (French: Musée canadien de l’histoire) is a national museum on anthropology, Canadian history, cultural studies, and ethnology in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The purpose of the museum is to promote the heritage of Canada, as well as support related research. The museum is based in a 75,000-square-metre-building (810,000 sq ft) designed by Douglas Cardinal.
The museum's collection contains over three million artifacts and documents, with some on display in the museum's permanent exhibitions. The museum also hosts and organizes a number of temporary, travelling, and online exhibitions, like the Virtual Museum of New France.
10 baths
9 Saunas
1 Infinity Pool
1 Salt Water Floating Pool – Kalla Treatment
3 Restaurants
Indoor and Outdoor Lounges
Several Treatment rooms
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik10 baths
9 Saunas
1 Infinity Pool
1 Salt Water Floating Pool – Kalla Treatment
3 Restaurants
Indoor and Outdoor Lounges
Several Treatment rooms
This park is famous for its gorgeous view of the Ottawa Skyline and the Alexandra Bridge reaching over the Ottawa River. We highly recommend walking across the Alexandra Bridge to Gatineau. It offers beautiful views of the Ottawa Parliament Buildings, the river and it is a pleasant stroll. The bridge takes you from Ottawa to the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. You can then hop on the ferry to take it back to Ottawa.
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Nepean Point
This park is famous for its gorgeous view of the Ottawa Skyline and the Alexandra Bridge reaching over the Ottawa River. We highly recommend walking across the Alexandra Bridge to Gatineau. It offers beautiful views of the Ottawa Parliament Buildings, the river and it is a pleasant stroll. The bridge takes you from Ottawa to the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. You can then hop on the ferry to take it back to Ottawa.
Tavern on the Hill/Falls Ottawa is a seasonal outdoor patio + bar offering fun & delicious food + drinks with a killer view of the city's best sites.
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Tavern on the Falls
1 John StTavern on the Hill/Falls Ottawa is a seasonal outdoor patio + bar offering fun & delicious food + drinks with a killer view of the city's best sites.
Food scene
Comfortable tavern open late featuring hamburgers & other hearty comfort eats, plus craft beer.
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StComfortable tavern open late featuring hamburgers & other hearty comfort eats, plus craft beer.
Vietnamese soup specialist preparing pho, spring rolls & European-inspired desserts in low-key digs.
7 locals recommend
Pho By Night, ByWard Market, 加国首都渥太华市中心久负盛名的越南餐厅
309 Dalhousie StVietnamese soup specialist preparing pho, spring rolls & European-inspired desserts in low-key digs.
Chic indoor-outdoor lounge atop the Andaz hotel offering cocktails, weekend DJs & city views.
44 locals recommend
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StChic indoor-outdoor lounge atop the Andaz hotel offering cocktails, weekend DJs & city views.
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StBest seafood restaurant in Ottawa!
Located in Header House in Major's Hill Park, TAVERN ON THE HILL offers up fun + delicious food + drinks with a killer view of the Nation's Capital's best sites!
33 locals recommend
Tavern On The Hill
1223 Alexandra BridgeLocated in Header House in Major's Hill Park, TAVERN ON THE HILL offers up fun + delicious food + drinks with a killer view of the Nation's Capital's best sites!
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie StBest coffee in town!
Contemporary bistro features a German-inspired European menu, unique cocktails & sidewalk seating.
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Das Lokal
190 Dalhousie StreetContemporary bistro features a German-inspired European menu, unique cocktails & sidewalk seating.
Neighbourhoods
The Byward Market is one of Canada’s oldest public markets dating back to 1826. It was started by Lt-Col. John By who helped build the Rideau Canal. The ByWard Market is a bustling place by day and night with shops restaurants and boutiques.
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ByWard Market
The Byward Market is one of Canada’s oldest public markets dating back to 1826. It was started by Lt-Col. John By who helped build the Rideau Canal. The ByWard Market is a bustling place by day and night with shops restaurants and boutiques.
Sparks Street
Sparks StreetPedestrian street with great restaurants