Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
168 Sushi Japanese Buffet
1651 Merivale RdIt's all you can eat sushi!
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe
1103 Bank StVoted as the best Gelato in Canada!
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StDelicious and affordable shawarma!
Coconut Lagoon
853 St. Laurent BlvdFavourite Indian restaurant in town
CACAO 70 Eatery
53 William StEverything chocolate!
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
376 Hunt Club RdFor a guaranteed delicious steak
The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StIf you like oysters!
Tim Hortons
99 Rideau StClassic Canadian coffee shop, closest one to our place
Mandarin Restaurant
2055 Tenth Line RdDelicious Chinese Buffet
Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.Middle Eastern fusion fine dining
Chez Fatima
125 Prom. du PortageDelicious Moroccan restaurant
A Canadian classic, a must for every tourist to try a Beavertail!
59 locals recommend
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StA Canadian classic, a must for every tourist to try a Beavertail!
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York StBest cakes!
Entertainment & Activities
Level One
14 Waller StBoard games and video games lounge, open late in downtown Ottawa
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayRest a canoe or a kayak in this beautiful lake!
Cineplex
2214 Bank StClosest cinema and outlet shopping mall
Absolute Comedy Ottawa
412 Preston StStand up comedy club with shows every night
Have fun escaping a room with your friends (or strangers), or battle in an archery war! Don't worry, it's not dangerous.
11 locals recommend
Room Escape Ottawa
1860 Bank StHave fun escaping a room with your friends (or strangers), or battle in an archery war! Don't worry, it's not dangerous.
Sightseeing
The Iconic Parliament buildings! Free tours available from across the street in the tourist information centre.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetThe Iconic Parliament buildings! Free tours available from across the street in the tourist information centre.
Full of fun animal and nature exhibitions, and dinosaurs!
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StFull of fun animal and nature exhibitions, and dinosaurs!
Ottawa's fun little Italy with lots of Italian eats and stand up comedy club, Absolute Comedy!
64 locals recommend
Little Italy
Ottawa's fun little Italy with lots of Italian eats and stand up comedy club, Absolute Comedy!
Notre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrA breath-taking colourful cathedral, a must see!
Parks & Nature
Hog's Back Falls Lookout
Centrally located waterfalls
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.Our favourite beach park!
Beautiful National park with lots of sightseeing, hiking, canoeing, swimming. Most beautiful in the summer and fall.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottBeautiful National park with lots of sightseeing, hiking, canoeing, swimming. Most beautiful in the summer and fall.
Arts & Culture
Amazing Canadian and International collections, and the Giant Spider statue outside the entrance!
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrAmazing Canadian and International collections, and the Giant Spider statue outside the entrance!
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlNot your typical war museum
Everything Else
Ottawa International Airport
1000 Airport Parkway PrivateOttawa's Airport
Largest outdoor spa in North America. Prepare to be submerged in nature and feel the ultimate relaxation experience!
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikLargest outdoor spa in North America. Prepare to be submerged in nature and feel the ultimate relaxation experience!
Essentials
FreshCo
320 McArthur Ave.Super store with everything you need!
Closest convenience store within 5 minute walk, open 7am to 11pm
13 locals recommend
Quickie Convenience Stores
3332 McCarthy RdClosest convenience store within 5 minute walk, open 7am to 11pm
Esso
450 Bank StClosest gas station
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
501 Smyth RdClosest hospital in case of any emergencies