Guidebook for Ottawa
Parks & Nature
Hike, Bike, snowshoe, ski the endless groomed trails of the Gatineau.
522 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Gatineau
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque y playa de Mooney's Bay
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Hog's Back
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ottawa Train Yards
165 Trainyards DrOUtlets, Dollar Stores, wal-mart, LCBO, The Athletic Club, Restaurants - Trainyards has it all
Arts & Culture
Museo de Aviación y Espacio de Canadá
11 Aviation PkwyMuseo Canadiense de la Naturaleza
240 McLeod StArts Court
2 Daly AveMuseo de la Guerra de Canadá
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
Bring your young children here, just do it!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Canadiense de los Niños
100 Rue LaurierBring your young children here, just do it!
indoor masterpiece playground at your fingertips!!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
Go early for some drinks/apps, stay late for the shows!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irene's Pub
885 Bank StGo early for some drinks/apps, stay late for the shows!