Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill is the political and cultural heart of the city. Free guided tours are available daily, including a chance to head up to the Peace Tower for an incredible view of the city.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetParliament Hill is the political and cultural heart of the city. Free guided tours are available daily, including a chance to head up to the Peace Tower for an incredible view of the city.
The BYTOWN MUSEUM explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa. The Museum is located at the Rideau Canalís Ottawa locks.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StThe BYTOWN MUSEUM explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa. The Museum is located at the Rideau Canalís Ottawa locks.
Unique shops, boutiques and restaurants offer something for everyone. Experience the small neighbourhood feel in secluded courtyards or find high quality, trend setting products at Byward Market.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Unique shops, boutiques and restaurants offer something for everyone. Experience the small neighbourhood feel in secluded courtyards or find high quality, trend setting products at Byward Market.
The Rideau Canal is a visitor's paradise with its many historic lockstations and 202 kilometres (125 mile) of scenic waterway.
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueThe Rideau Canal is a visitor's paradise with its many historic lockstations and 202 kilometres (125 mile) of scenic waterway.
Located at 110 Laurier Ave West, the Ottawa City Hall is a beautiful structure that is a must see on your visit to Ottawa.
25 locals recommend
Ottawa City hall
110 Laurier Ave WLocated at 110 Laurier Ave West, the Ottawa City Hall is a beautiful structure that is a must see on your visit to Ottawa.
Gray Line is a division of Greyhound Canada and operates sightseeing tours in Ottawa, including Discover the Capital Tour - Confederation Square (Sparks Street & Elgin). Bus tours run from April 26th.
Gray Line Ottawa
44 Sparks StreetGray Line is a division of Greyhound Canada and operates sightseeing tours in Ottawa, including Discover the Capital Tour - Confederation Square (Sparks Street & Elgin). Bus tours run from April 26th.
Ottawa Tourism
150 Elgin StFYI www.ottawatourism.ca
Shopping
Rideau Centre is Ottawa's leading shopping destination and home to the biggest names in fashion, beauty, dining, electronics and more. Visit today and see what’s in store.
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
Rideau Centre is Ottawa's leading shopping destination and home to the biggest names in fashion, beauty, dining, electronics and more. Visit today and see what’s in store.
Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Canada is home to more than 40,000 works of art, home to the most comprehensive collection of Canadian Art and strong collections of Indigenous, Asian, and International works.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrNational Gallery of Canada is home to more than 40,000 works of art, home to the most comprehensive collection of Canadian Art and strong collections of Indigenous, Asian, and International works.
Since its official opening by Prime Minister Pierre TRUDEAU on 31 May 1969, the NAC has realized many of the aspirations that informed its founding.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StSince its official opening by Prime Minister Pierre TRUDEAU on 31 May 1969, the NAC has realized many of the aspirations that informed its founding.
Entertainment & Activities
The official name of our museum building is the Victoria Memorial Museum Building. Its collections, which were started in 1856, include all aspects of the intersection of human society and nature.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThe official name of our museum building is the Victoria Memorial Museum Building. Its collections, which were started in 1856, include all aspects of the intersection of human society and nature.
Essentials
There is a Sobeys grocery store in the main floor of our high-rise condo building.
74 locals recommend
Farm Boy
193 Metcalfe StThere is a Sobeys grocery store in the main floor of our high-rise condo building.
Free WiFi is available at all Ottawa Public Library branches.
11 locals recommend
Ottawa Public Library
120 Metcalfe StFree WiFi is available at all Ottawa Public Library branches.
Everything Else
Skate through the heart of Ottawa! True to Canadian form, the winter pushes our creative buttons for new and exciting ways to get outside and enjoy the snowy wonderland.
69 locals recommend
Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
Skate through the heart of Ottawa! True to Canadian form, the winter pushes our creative buttons for new and exciting ways to get outside and enjoy the snowy wonderland.
Food Scene
Starbucks
100 Elgin StFree Wifi is available.
Service was great, staff were super-friendly. The wood-oven pizza was very good and the meatballs as an appetizer were phenomenal, soft and delicious. Great location as well. Definitely give it a try.
14 locals recommend
Johnny Farina
216 Elgin StService was great, staff were super-friendly. The wood-oven pizza was very good and the meatballs as an appetizer were phenomenal, soft and delicious. Great location as well. Definitely give it a try.
The food was amazing, the service was even better. Try the blue cheese ice cream.
26 locals recommend
Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin StThe food was amazing, the service was even better. Try the blue cheese ice cream.