Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Food Scene

The strip all the way from Somerset St to Golden Ave has restaurants, cafe's, quirky shops, little grocers, bike shopes, pasta makers, a special Macarons & Madeleines that people come to from all over the city, ...
8 residents recomanen
Wellington Street West
Wellington Street West
8 residents recomanen
The strip all the way from Somerset St to Golden Ave has restaurants, cafe's, quirky shops, little grocers, bike shopes, pasta makers, a special Macarons & Madeleines that people come to from all over the city, ...
Similar to the Wellington Street strip, but smaller. In a neighbourhood of interesting old houses, trees, a short walk from the Canal and Lansdowne Park stadium. You can also walk several blocks north and then you're into the Bank St. strip, with lots of small interesting shops.
86 residents recomanen
The Glebe
86 residents recomanen
Similar to the Wellington Street strip, but smaller. In a neighbourhood of interesting old houses, trees, a short walk from the Canal and Lansdowne Park stadium. You can also walk several blocks north and then you're into the Bank St. strip, with lots of small interesting shops.
Breakfast with huge portions. Very popular, redirect a waiting line on weekends.
37 residents recomanen
Baker Street Cafe
385 Richmond Rd
37 residents recomanen
Breakfast with huge portions. Very popular, redirect a waiting line on weekends.
Unusual breakfasts and brunch
17 residents recomanen
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
1433 Wellington St. W
17 residents recomanen
Unusual breakfasts and brunch
Wonderful dinners
31 residents recomanen
Wellington Gastropub
1325 Wellington St. W
31 residents recomanen
Wonderful dinners

Sightseeing

There are hourly tours, booked at the building across the street.
891 residents recomanen
Colina del Parlament
Wellington Street
891 residents recomanen
There are hourly tours, booked at the building across the street.
Amazing architecture, great collection and wonderful special exhibits.
552 residents recomanen
Galeria Nacional del Canadà
380 Sussex Dr
552 residents recomanen
Amazing architecture, great collection and wonderful special exhibits.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful falls, nice beach, dragon boat races!
38 residents recomanen
Parc Hog's Back
600 Hogs Back Rd
38 residents recomanen
Beautiful falls, nice beach, dragon boat races!
Beautiful forest, lakes, canoeing, walking trails, biking trails, gorgeous lookout points (look for Etienne Brule lookout, very special).
174 residents recomanen
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la Gatineau
174 residents recomanen
Beautiful forest, lakes, canoeing, walking trails, biking trails, gorgeous lookout points (look for Etienne Brule lookout, very special).
Quiet, hidden shallow lake with ducks, large turtles and a lovely way through the woods. Very close to Britannia Beach.
16 residents recomanen
Mud Lake
16 residents recomanen
Quiet, hidden shallow lake with ducks, large turtles and a lovely way through the woods. Very close to Britannia Beach.

Getting Around

Clean, safe, frequent LRT. A 7 minute ride to the centre of downtown.
6 residents recomanen
Tunney's Pasture station
6 residents recomanen
Clean, safe, frequent LRT. A 7 minute ride to the centre of downtown.

Entertainment

International theatre (French and English) and music, including Jazz at the Fourth Stage, and the NAC Orchestra at Southam Hall.
346 residents recomanen
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
346 residents recomanen
International theatre (French and English) and music, including Jazz at the Fourth Stage, and the NAC Orchestra at Southam Hall.
Independent theatre. Watch especially for anything by Pierre Brault.
22 residents recomanen
The Gladstone Theatre
910 Gladstone Ave
22 residents recomanen
Independent theatre. Watch especially for anything by Pierre Brault.
Repertory theatre.
87 residents recomanen
ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau St
87 residents recomanen
Repertory theatre.