Guidebook for Ottawa
Essentials
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StYes
Food Scene
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Great atmosphere
Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin StGreat restaurant, pricey but worth it
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StBest spot in the city
Arts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StNational Arts Centre
Surprisingly impressive collections, particularly some very good high renaissance pieces
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrSurprisingly impressive collections, particularly some very good high renaissance pieces
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetCheck out the light show too
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueBeautiful park and views
Beautiful jogging and cycling path stretching from the Ottawa River down to Carleton University (~15k)
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueBeautiful jogging and cycling path stretching from the Ottawa River down to Carleton University (~15k)
Everything Else
Community Centre, gym, pool, tennis courts, outdoor hockey in the winter, and a nice park
Jack Purcell Community Centre and Pool
320 Jack Purcell LnCommunity Centre, gym, pool, tennis courts, outdoor hockey in the winter, and a nice park
Ottawa's premier large venue for conferences, major events, trade shows, Wine And Food Show, etc
23 locals recommend
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By DrOttawa's premier large venue for conferences, major events, trade shows, Wine And Food Show, etc