Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
This is honestly the best Indian food we've had in Ottawa to date. Its a 3 minute walk from our front door or less to boot. Staff are great. Excellent lunch buffet
Restaurant Golden India
408 McArthur Ave.This is honestly the best Indian food we've had in Ottawa to date. Its a 3 minute walk from our front door or less to boot. Staff are great. Excellent lunch buffet
Excellent micro roaster. Excellent wifi and well. Very quiet, lots of outlets and great food and coffee
18 locals recommend
Bluebird Coffee
261 Dalhousie StExcellent micro roaster. Excellent wifi and well. Very quiet, lots of outlets and great food and coffee
Excellent coffee shop near the university. Lots of students, great wifi and TONS out outlets to plugin your laptop.
TAN Coffee
317 Rue Wilbrod StExcellent coffee shop near the university. Lots of students, great wifi and TONS out outlets to plugin your laptop.
THE best take out Thai Restaurant in ottawa. Their Pad Thai? To die for.
7 locals recommend
Champa Thai Food
193 King Edward AveTHE best take out Thai Restaurant in ottawa. Their Pad Thai? To die for.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Great shopping in the downtown core
Great spot to do some shopping or hit the gym if you're a goodlife fitness member. Also a bus hub
149 locals recommend
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent BlvdGreat spot to do some shopping or hit the gym if you're a goodlife fitness member. Also a bus hub
Sightseeing
The best place in Ottawa for restaurants, bars and shopping. A must see if you're visiting.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
The best place in Ottawa for restaurants, bars and shopping. A must see if you're visiting.
Our center of government. You can't visit the nation's capital without a visit to parliament. If you are politically oriented, feel free to visit the house of commons when in session.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetOur center of government. You can't visit the nation's capital without a visit to parliament. If you are politically oriented, feel free to visit the house of commons when in session.
Canada's National War Memorial to remember all those who have fought and died on both sides of various wars. Lest we forget.
37 locals recommend
The National War Memorial
Wellington StreetCanada's National War Memorial to remember all those who have fought and died on both sides of various wars. Lest we forget.
Entertainment & Activities
In the winter, the Rideau canal becomes the world's longest skateway. Bring your own or rent a pair of skates, grab some hot chocolate and a beaver tail on the ice
69 locals recommend
Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
In the winter, the Rideau canal becomes the world's longest skateway. Bring your own or rent a pair of skates, grab some hot chocolate and a beaver tail on the ice
Arts & Culture
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierExcellent museum
This beautiful museum covers all sorts of nature. Interactive exhibits make it great for kids and adults alike
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StThis beautiful museum covers all sorts of nature. Interactive exhibits make it great for kids and adults alike
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlWar museum for a somber history
The NAC is THE place for the finer arts in Ottawa. Catch a symphony, an opera or see the ballet
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StThe NAC is THE place for the finer arts in Ottawa. Catch a symphony, an opera or see the ballet