Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Planet Coffee, ByWard Market, Ottawa
24a York StBluebird Coffee
261 Dalhousie StVery close
I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie StVery close and good coffee
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Very close, fair-trade, good coffee
Quite simply, the best croissant, period. Amazing desserts too!
Also a lunch time spot that should not be missed by foodies.
36 paikallista suosittelee
Benny's Bistro
119 Murray StQuite simply, the best croissant, period. Amazing desserts too!
Also a lunch time spot that should not be missed by foodies.
Our local waterhole, here you can have great beer and some of the best burgers and fries you've ever tasted. Not a commercial or chain pub. Limited space but worth waiting if need be.
80 paikallista suosittelee
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StOur local waterhole, here you can have great beer and some of the best burgers and fries you've ever tasted. Not a commercial or chain pub. Limited space but worth waiting if need be.
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York StAhora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie StFor a reasonably price taste of Mexican food
Vittoria Trattoria
3625 Rivergate WayGood Italian food
Yes, it is a chain restaurant, but if you are a beef eater, the quality is there 100%.
27 paikallista suosittelee
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Market
75 York StYes, it is a chain restaurant, but if you are a beef eater, the quality is there 100%.
As far as standard pubs go, this is a good one and has a nice selection of their own beer.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Clocktower Brew Pub Byward Market
As far as standard pubs go, this is a good one and has a nice selection of their own beer.
Relatively new, so the food is always great.
9 paikallista suosittelee
Bite Burger House on Murray st.
108 Murray StRelatively new, so the food is always great.
Shawarma Deluxe
347 Dalhousie StFor a quick bite on the go. Nothing fancy.
For a bite on the go, this is simple and very good quality. May other places at the same location worth exploring at lunch time.
Continental Bagel
55 Byward Market SquareFor a bite on the go, this is simple and very good quality. May other places at the same location worth exploring at lunch time.
Only second to Benny's Bistro (also a French bakery), but just. Great salad bar as well.
14 paikallista suosittelee
Le Moulin De Provence Byward Market
55 Byward Market SquareOnly second to Benny's Bistro (also a French bakery), but just. Great salad bar as well.
Murray Street
110 Murray StreetBest pulled pork in town!
If fish is your thing, this is your place. It isn't fancy but the quality is always there.
7 paikallista suosittelee
Lapointe Fish Restaurant
55 York StIf fish is your thing, this is your place. It isn't fancy but the quality is always there.
Cafe Indochine
105 Clarence St.Great at lunch time. Cozy and great, affordable food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best selection of wine, beers and all sort of spirits around, and some descent food to complement them.
16 paikallista suosittelee
Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro
54 York StBest selection of wine, beers and all sort of spirits around, and some descent food to complement them.
Great music from all over the world (lots of Jazz) in a nice atmosphere. Small and cozy.
32 paikallista suosittelee
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market SquareGreat music from all over the world (lots of Jazz) in a nice atmosphere. Small and cozy.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetGuided tours are available.
Kanadan kuninkaallinen rahapaja
320 Sussex DrGuided tours are available.
Porters Island
Porters IslandNice small water falls where the Rideau river meets the Ottawa river. On very cold winter days there are ice climbers using the frozen falls as a wall to climb.
Green Island
Nice small water falls where the Rideau river meets the Ottawa river. On very cold winter days there are ice climbers using the frozen falls as a wall to climb.
Don't be filled by the locator mark. The Canal comes a few blocks away from here and it is a beautiful place for walks (and tours) all year round. Great skating in the winter, too!
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueDon't be filled by the locator mark. The Canal comes a few blocks away from here and it is a beautiful place for walks (and tours) all year round. Great skating in the winter, too!
Arts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StGreat permanent collection and some very good rotating exhibits. Always worth while and just at the end of my street.
552 paikallista suosittelee
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrGreat permanent collection and some very good rotating exhibits. Always worth while and just at the end of my street.
Shopping
Rideau Centre