Guidebook for Ottawa
Essentials
Closest conventional grocery store just at the end of the street
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Metro
50 Beechwood Ave. Closest conventional grocery store just at the end of the street
Nature's Buzz
55 Beechwood Ave. Natural health food store just blocks away
Local pharmacy for toothpaste, medicines, and postal service.
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New Edinburgh Pharmacy
5 Beechwood Ave.Local pharmacy for toothpaste, medicines, and postal service.
Arts & Culture
Best museum in Ottawa... In addition to the Museum of Nature... So do both! Seriously, this is not boring history like in school. The history of Canada is complex and fascinating. Well worth the trip across the river.
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Museo Canadiense de Historia
100 Rue Laurier Best museum in Ottawa... In addition to the Museum of Nature... So do both! Seriously, this is not boring history like in school. The history of Canada is complex and fascinating. Well worth the trip across the river.
We're not sure this gallery really has the best in art Canada has to offer, but it does have all our famous art. Critique for yourself.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr We're not sure this gallery really has the best in art Canada has to offer, but it does have all our famous art. Critique for yourself.
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St Symphonies. Theater. Performances.
Best museum in Ottawa... but we might be a bit biased. Dinosaurs, oceans, animals, insects and SO. MUCH. MORE.
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Museo Canadiense de la Naturaleza
240 McLeod StBest museum in Ottawa... but we might be a bit biased. Dinosaurs, oceans, animals, insects and SO. MUCH. MORE.
Parks & Nature
Largest urban forest in Ottawa with stunning cliffside views of the majestic Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills
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Rockcliffe Park Pavillion
Rockcliffe DrivewayLargest urban forest in Ottawa with stunning cliffside views of the majestic Ottawa River and Gatineau Hills
A unique peat bog Arctic ecosystem left over after the waters of Champlain sea receded thousands of years ago.
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Sendero del pantano de Mer Bleue
Ridge RoadA unique peat bog Arctic ecosystem left over after the waters of Champlain sea receded thousands of years ago.
Visitors come from all around the world to see the leaves change color in the Gatineau Hills, but they are with the trip year round. The Gatineau Hills are filled with hiking trails, snowshoe trails, lakes, and camping. Rugged terrain for hiking enthusiasts, and gentle winding trails for those looking for a light stroll. The visitors center will tell you all you need to know, including advice on which trial to take and providing trail maps for your adventure.
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Parque Gatineau
33 Chem. ScottVisitors come from all around the world to see the leaves change color in the Gatineau Hills, but they are with the trip year round. The Gatineau Hills are filled with hiking trails, snowshoe trails, lakes, and camping. Rugged terrain for hiking enthusiasts, and gentle winding trails for those looking for a light stroll. The visitors center will tell you all you need to know, including advice on which trial to take and providing trail maps for your adventure.
Food Scene
Clocktower Brew Pub
422 MacKay St Craft brewed beer in house
Second Cup Coffee Co.
153 Laurier Ave. E Closest coffee shop
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Ethical coffee just blocks away
Close drive for best fish in chips in town
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Cat's Fish & Chips
319 St. Laurent BlvdClose drive for best fish in chips in town
Desserts, sandwiches, you name it. Trendy little place all the locals love.
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Red Door Provisions
117 Beechwood Ave.Desserts, sandwiches, you name it. Trendy little place all the locals love.
Chose from over 50 different kinds of amazing burgers done exactly how you like them. Incredible fries and shakes, too.
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The Works
363 St. Laurent BlvdChose from over 50 different kinds of amazing burgers done exactly how you like them. Incredible fries and shakes, too.
Great Mexican food in a tiny streetside restaurant. Eat in or take away. Right behind the Metro grocery store on Beechwood.
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Ola Cocina Taqueria
62 Barrette StGreat Mexican food in a tiny streetside restaurant. Eat in or take away. Right behind the Metro grocery store on Beechwood.
Looking for something local and fancy? Fraser's is the best in fine dining that our neighborhood has to offer. Not a cafe, and a little bit expensive but good quality.
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Fraser
7 Springfield RdLooking for something local and fancy? Fraser's is the best in fine dining that our neighborhood has to offer. Not a cafe, and a little bit expensive but good quality.
China Town in Ottawa is small, but has a great selection of fantastic Asian restaurants and grocery stores (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese). Delicious and great prices. Dim sum, sushi, Korean BBQ, pho, and bubble tea. Mmmmm.
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Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St WChina Town in Ottawa is small, but has a great selection of fantastic Asian restaurants and grocery stores (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese). Delicious and great prices. Dim sum, sushi, Korean BBQ, pho, and bubble tea. Mmmmm.
Sightseeing
Visit the Governor General's residence and get a guided tour of their expansive gardens
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Rideau Hall Grounds
1 Sussex DrVisit the Governor General's residence and get a guided tour of their expansive gardens
Cerro del Parlamento
Wellington StreetDrinks & Nightlife
The Byward Market has a lot going on. Vegetables and produce. Specialty cheeses and meats. Jewelry and Fashion. Drinks and nightlife. Right beside the Rideau Mall shopping center and bus transit.
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ByWard Market
The Byward Market has a lot going on. Vegetables and produce. Specialty cheeses and meats. Jewelry and Fashion. Drinks and nightlife. Right beside the Rideau Mall shopping center and bus transit.
Getting Around
Via Rail train station for intercity and cross country journeys
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Ottawa station
200 Tremblay Rd Via Rail train station for intercity and cross country journeys
Ottawa International Airport
1000 Airport Parkway PrivateGreyhound Canada
265 Catherine StGreyhound bus for intercity travel