Guidebook for Ottawa
Parks & Nature
Hike, Bike, snowshoe, ski the endless groomed trails of the Gatineau.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottHike, Bike, snowshoe, ski the endless groomed trails of the Gatineau.
Secret yet delicate swimming hole/beach located in Ottawa's most elite neighbourhood Rockcliffe Park. Contact City of Ottawa for regulations and open swim times.
7 locals recommend
McKay Lake
Secret yet delicate swimming hole/beach located in Ottawa's most elite neighbourhood Rockcliffe Park. Contact City of Ottawa for regulations and open swim times.
Hosts the Ottawa Hope Volleyball Tounament, volleyball all year round and the largest beach in the city
59 locals recommend
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.Hosts the Ottawa Hope Volleyball Tounament, volleyball all year round and the largest beach in the city
Britannia Yacht Club
2777 Cassels StWander this park, you never know what you may find, a local family essential!
38 locals recommend
Hog's Back Park
600 Hogs Back RdWander this park, you never know what you may find, a local family essential!
1. tour the town and look for hidden local artisans
2.bring your swimming trunks and some pocket change
3. book tickets steam-engine train, recently stopped running from Ottawa to Wakefield (shame). Pierce Brosnan used this on hthe set of Grey Owl (1999)
141 locals recommend
Wakefield
1. tour the town and look for hidden local artisans
2.bring your swimming trunks and some pocket change
3. book tickets steam-engine train, recently stopped running from Ottawa to Wakefield (shame). Pierce Brosnan used this on hthe set of Grey Owl (1999)
Meet the animals and tour the protected farm in the heart of the City!
43 locals recommend
Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling AveMeet the animals and tour the protected farm in the heart of the City!
Shopping
ByWard Market
Newly renovated stylish shopping center with large food court, Canada Post, Shoppers Drug Mart, Banks,Toys-R-Us, Sears, And plush Animals you can rent for $5 and ride around in!!!
149 locals recommend
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent Blvd Newly renovated stylish shopping center with large food court, Canada Post, Shoppers Drug Mart, Banks,Toys-R-Us, Sears, And plush Animals you can rent for $5 and ride around in!!!
Sephora, Lululemon, The Largest Bay in the city, shop until the cows come home and then stroll endlessly through the market and specialy shops that surrounds the 4 block mall.
589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
Sephora, Lululemon, The Largest Bay in the city, shop until the cows come home and then stroll endlessly through the market and specialy shops that surrounds the 4 block mall.
Walk Ottawa's Hippest and Oldest Neighborhood - visit local shops, see the newly built Lansdowne Park. Shop, eat, rest, and repeat. Spot some of the oldest homes in the city (ignore the newly built ones) - like a true Birkestock-wearing Glebeite.
Be sure to stop in the ageless 'Papery' stationary shop, Wild Oat Bakery for a wholesome brunch , and Magpie for a look at overpriced Canadian made Jewelry.
timeless local gems within the Glebe that only locals know about:
1) Fifth Avenue Court's wishing fountain
2) Brown's inlet park
3) Light of India Restaurant
4) Quinn's Pub
5) Irene's Pub
86 locals recommend
The Glebe
Walk Ottawa's Hippest and Oldest Neighborhood - visit local shops, see the newly built Lansdowne Park. Shop, eat, rest, and repeat. Spot some of the oldest homes in the city (ignore the newly built ones) - like a true Birkestock-wearing Glebeite.
Be sure to stop in the ageless 'Papery' stationary shop, Wild Oat Bakery for a wholesome brunch , and Magpie for a look at overpriced Canadian made Jewelry.
timeless local gems within the Glebe that only locals know about:
1) Fifth Avenue Court's wishing fountain
2) Brown's inlet park
3) Light of India Restaurant
4) Quinn's Pub
5) Irene's Pub
walking endlessly, newest stores in the city, largest selection of shops - difficult to find parking in windy garage but worth the challenge if you are out for the perfect pair of blue jeans
161 locals recommend
Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore Dr walking endlessly, newest stores in the city, largest selection of shops - difficult to find parking in windy garage but worth the challenge if you are out for the perfect pair of blue jeans
OUtlets, Dollar Stores, wal-mart, LCBO, The Athletic Club, Restaurants - Trainyards has it all
19 locals recommend
Ottawa Train Yards
165 Trainyards DrOUtlets, Dollar Stores, wal-mart, LCBO, The Athletic Club, Restaurants - Trainyards has it all
Arts & Culture
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation PkwyCanadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StArts Court
2 Daly AveCanadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlGreat Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington St. WEverything Else
Loblaws
64 Isabella StGroceries
An average size mall on the main bus lines surrounded by a bit of everything including Shops, Beauty Salons, Chapters, a Major Movie Theatre with IMAX and box stores!
10 locals recommend
Gloucester Centre
1980 Ogilvie RdAn average size mall on the main bus lines surrounded by a bit of everything including Shops, Beauty Salons, Chapters, a Major Movie Theatre with IMAX and box stores!
Getting Around
Major Bus station can take you anywhere in the city in no time at all.
10 locals recommend
St. Laurent station
1300 St. Laurent BlvdMajor Bus station can take you anywhere in the city in no time at all.
Train to anywhere in Canada! Day-tripping to Montreal is the most popular!
37 locals recommend
Ottawa station
200 Tremblay RdTrain to anywhere in Canada! Day-tripping to Montreal is the most popular!
Entertainment & Activities
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
2385 City Park DrCheck out this local old-school theatre - it's one of a kind design is timeless - movies/events and weddings!
44 locals recommend
Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank StCheck out this local old-school theatre - it's one of a kind design is timeless - movies/events and weddings!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
2935 Conroy RdTrampoline's Galoure!
Coyote Rock Gym
1737B St. Laurent BlvdIndoor Rock climbing at it's best!
Canadian Children's Museum
100 Rue LaurierBring your young children here, just do it!
Cosmic Adventures
1373 Ogilvie Rdindoor masterpiece playground at your fingertips!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Walk down Famous Elgin Street, once you pass the police station and courthouse, you may stumble across some pretty upscale restaurants, watering holes and nightclubs.
64 locals recommend
Elgin Street
Elgin Street Walk down Famous Elgin Street, once you pass the police station and courthouse, you may stumble across some pretty upscale restaurants, watering holes and nightclubs.
eat your heart out in oysters, enjoy great service, sat night at 11pm this place turns into a zoo for adults (20s-30s) who wish they were 17 again
47 locals recommend
Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern
1084 Wellington St. Weat your heart out in oysters, enjoy great service, sat night at 11pm this place turns into a zoo for adults (20s-30s) who wish they were 17 again
Dualing Pianos, Ottawa Redblacks spotted, bachelorette party nightspot - make a reso for dinner and stay the whole night!
Fat Tuesday's
62 York StreetDualing Pianos, Ottawa Redblacks spotted, bachelorette party nightspot - make a reso for dinner and stay the whole night!
Irene's Pub
885 Bank StGo early for some drinks/apps, stay late for the shows!