Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
A great local restaurent/pub famous for their fantastic burgers and mussels and the best fries!
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StA great local restaurent/pub famous for their fantastic burgers and mussels and the best fries!
Delicious authentic Mexican cuisine a very short walk from my condo.
27 locals recommend
Ahora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie StDelicious authentic Mexican cuisine a very short walk from my condo.
My favorite short distance take out (they also have a sit down restaurant).
15 locals recommend
Burrito Borracho
105A Clarence St.My favorite short distance take out (they also have a sit down restaurant).
It's really a bakery, with tons of delicious selection including the now famous Obama cookies.
14 locals recommend
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market
55 Byward Market SquareIt's really a bakery, with tons of delicious selection including the now famous Obama cookies.
It's really just a stand, but a delicious and super-Canadian pastry treat!!
59 locals recommend
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StIt's really just a stand, but a delicious and super-Canadian pastry treat!!
If you're traveling on a budget, or appreciate good value for your dollar, this is THE CHEAPEST place to eat! All main dish menu items are $4.95 and portions are what you would expect at any other restaurant! The drinks are quite expensive though and the lines can be long...
41 locals recommend
El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St.If you're traveling on a budget, or appreciate good value for your dollar, this is THE CHEAPEST place to eat! All main dish menu items are $4.95 and portions are what you would expect at any other restaurant! The drinks are quite expensive though and the lines can be long...
If you're traveling on a budget, or appreciate good value for your dollar, this is another CHEAP place to eat! All main dish menu items are $5.11!
13 locals recommend
Pub 101
101 York StIf you're traveling on a budget, or appreciate good value for your dollar, this is another CHEAP place to eat! All main dish menu items are $5.11!
Sightseeing
The stunning National Gallery of Canada presents the country's national art collection and outstanding international exhibitions throughout the year. A must see! At least check out the giant spider :)
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrThe stunning National Gallery of Canada presents the country's national art collection and outstanding international exhibitions throughout the year. A must see! At least check out the giant spider :)
A great free activity. Also fantastic views from the Peace Tower. The Changing of the Guard begins at 10 am each morning (summertime only). For best viewing, arrive on Parliament Hill at 9:45 a.m.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetA great free activity. Also fantastic views from the Peace Tower. The Changing of the Guard begins at 10 am each morning (summertime only). For best viewing, arrive on Parliament Hill at 9:45 a.m.
Notre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrProbably the most beautiful church in town.
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueA beautiful park to hang out in for a picnic.
Ontario's first UNESCO World Heritage Site winds its way through the city, starting from the beautiful and historic locks at the Ottawa River.
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueOntario's first UNESCO World Heritage Site winds its way through the city, starting from the beautiful and historic locks at the Ottawa River.
A wonderful neighbourhood with tons of restaurants, shops, bars, and much more!
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
A wonderful neighbourhood with tons of restaurants, shops, bars, and much more!
Walk into the home of two of Canada’s most recognizable prime ministers (Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King).
13 locals recommend
Laurier House National Historic Site
335 Laurier Ave. EWalk into the home of two of Canada’s most recognizable prime ministers (Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King).
The highest judicial court in the country, and the setting for some of the country's most landmark cases welcomes visitors to tour its hallowed halls and chambers.
30 locals recommend
Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington StThe highest judicial court in the country, and the setting for some of the country's most landmark cases welcomes visitors to tour its hallowed halls and chambers.
This incomparable museum celebrates Canadian and world cultures, housing the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles in its beautiful Grand Hall. Probably most popular museum.
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierThis incomparable museum celebrates Canadian and world cultures, housing the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles in its beautiful Grand Hall. Probably most popular museum.
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StDinosaurs. Enough said.
Under its hangar-esque roof, the Museum holds approximately 130 military and civilian aircraft — the finest collection in the country and one of the most comprehensive in the world.
99 locals recommend
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation PkwyUnder its hangar-esque roof, the Museum holds approximately 130 military and civilian aircraft — the finest collection in the country and one of the most comprehensive in the world.
For the complete story on the history and construction of the Rideau Canal, head to Bytown Museum, nestled by the Canal locks downtown.
34 locals recommend
Bytown Museum
1 Canal LnFor the complete story on the history and construction of the Rideau Canal, head to Bytown Museum, nestled by the Canal locks downtown.
Canada's unique agricultural heritage is featured at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, where you can explore the sights and sounds of typical farm life.
41 locals recommend
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales DrCanada's unique agricultural heritage is featured at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, where you can explore the sights and sounds of typical farm life.
The Canadian War Museum pays tribute to the country's military past, and takes a moving look at the people and the equipment that fueled it.
395 locals recommend
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlThe Canadian War Museum pays tribute to the country's military past, and takes a moving look at the people and the equipment that fueled it.
From teeth and bones, to coins and paper, humans have always loved trading currency. See the evolution of cash at this impressive gallery.
14 locals recommend
Bank of Canada Museum
30 Bank StFrom teeth and bones, to coins and paper, humans have always loved trading currency. See the evolution of cash at this impressive gallery.
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StHigh tea at the Chateau Laurier is a unique experience!
If you're in town to visit the U.S. Embassy, I'm less than a 10 minute walk away.
19 locals recommend
Embassy of the United States of America
490 Sussex DrIf you're in town to visit the U.S. Embassy, I'm less than a 10 minute walk away.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
A great place to shop or grab a quick bite to eat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casino du Lac-Leamy has numerous unique architectural features as well as gaming, fine dining, two bars offering live music, and an art gallery.
199 locals recommend
Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoCasino du Lac-Leamy has numerous unique architectural features as well as gaming, fine dining, two bars offering live music, and an art gallery.
Better known as The Laff: a comfortable pub and tavern in the heart of Ottawa's Byward Market.
27 locals recommend
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York StBetter known as The Laff: a comfortable pub and tavern in the heart of Ottawa's Byward Market.
Entertainment & Activities
Ottawa’s exciting new urban sports and entertainment destination. It is the home of the new Ottawa REDBLACKS of the CFL, the NASL’s Ottawa Fury FC, and the Ottawa 67’s of the OHL.
105 locals recommend
TD Place
1015 Bank StOttawa’s exciting new urban sports and entertainment destination. It is the home of the new Ottawa REDBLACKS of the CFL, the NASL’s Ottawa Fury FC, and the Ottawa 67’s of the OHL.