Guidebook for Ottawa
Drinks & Nightlife
Elgin Street
Elgin StreetLively bars and pubs for a mature(ish) audience ;)
Regularly hosts great shows - just make sure to check their website first
8 locals recommend
Barrymore's Music Hall
323 Bank StRegularly hosts great shows - just make sure to check their website first
Charlotte
340b Elgin StOne of the trendiest cocktails lounges in the city
Sightseeing
A must for anyone who has never been to Ottawa before. One of Ottawa's most historic neighborhood. Daily markets, loads of restaurants and bars, and unique shops you won't find anywhere else in the city. If you're lucky, you'll catch a busker performance.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
A must for anyone who has never been to Ottawa before. One of Ottawa's most historic neighborhood. Daily markets, loads of restaurants and bars, and unique shops you won't find anywhere else in the city. If you're lucky, you'll catch a busker performance.
Visit Parliment Hill to see Canada's Parliment Buildings and the Centennial Flame. Behind the Parliment Buildings, there is a beautiful walking path along the water. Take the large staircase down to the bottom and walk towards the canal, or back towards the condo.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetVisit Parliment Hill to see Canada's Parliment Buildings and the Centennial Flame. Behind the Parliment Buildings, there is a beautiful walking path along the water. Take the large staircase down to the bottom and walk towards the canal, or back towards the condo.
Car-free street in Ottawa with unique shops and restaurants. Often hosting events, such as Ribfest, Buskerfest, etc.
39 locals recommend
Sparks Street
Sparks StreetCar-free street in Ottawa with unique shops and restaurants. Often hosting events, such as Ribfest, Buskerfest, etc.
Essentials
Closest grocery store. Has everything you need, including a Wine Rack.
119 locals recommend
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StClosest grocery store. Has everything you need, including a Wine Rack.
Beer Store
515 Somerset St WParks & Nature
A variety of hiking trails suited for all fitness levels. Pink Lake is a short, beautiful trail recommended for anyone who is looking for a leisurely stroll.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottA variety of hiking trails suited for all fitness levels. Pink Lake is a short, beautiful trail recommended for anyone who is looking for a leisurely stroll.
Entertainment & Activities
A top-notch spa with over 20 pools and saunas. A great way to spend your day relaxing.
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin NordikA top-notch spa with over 20 pools and saunas. A great way to spend your day relaxing.
Food scene
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StLe Bistro
59 Rue Lavalallô! mon coco - Ottawa
2277 Riverside Dr.Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StAmazing vegetarian cuisine
Neighborhoods
Hintonburg
Hipster neighborhood with great bars and coffee shops!