Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Shopping

Largest shopping mall in Ottawa with brand name stores and boutiques.
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Rideau Centre
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Largest shopping mall in Ottawa with brand name stores and boutiques.
Lots of trendy boutique stores line this street.
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Sussex Drive
Sussex Drive
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Lots of trendy boutique stores line this street.
Street is closed off for pedestrian. Common place for buskers, food trucks and boutiques stores.
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Sparks Street
Sparks Street
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Street is closed off for pedestrian. Common place for buskers, food trucks and boutiques stores.
Take a few hours walking up and down Bank Street and in and out of its boutique stores, unique restaurants and coffee shops. My favorite neighbourhood.
Bank Street BIA
176 Gloucester St
Take a few hours walking up and down Bank Street and in and out of its boutique stores, unique restaurants and coffee shops. My favorite neighbourhood.

Arts & Culture

Area is free to roam around with free tours throughout Parliament buildings. Free must-see light and sound show after dark from July to September. Free outdoor yoga all summer Wednesdays 12-1pm.
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تل البرلمان
Wellington Street
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Area is free to roam around with free tours throughout Parliament buildings. Free must-see light and sound show after dark from July to September. Free outdoor yoga all summer Wednesdays 12-1pm.
Centre for performing arts such as dance, music, and theatre. See events and purchase tickets here: .nac-cna.ca/en/tickets
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
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Centre for performing arts such as dance, music, and theatre. See events and purchase tickets here: .nac-cna.ca/en/tickets
The ByTowne Cinema is Ottawa’s home of international and independent movies, unique films you likely won't see anywhere else.
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ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau St
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The ByTowne Cinema is Ottawa’s home of international and independent movies, unique films you likely won't see anywhere else.
Wander through the French Gothic Chateau Laurier to see some of Ottawa's most precious history. Be sure to find the old pictures hanging on the basement walls.
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Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau St
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Wander through the French Gothic Chateau Laurier to see some of Ottawa's most precious history. Be sure to find the old pictures hanging on the basement walls.
Home of the Govenor General and, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with free guided tours of the 102,000 sqft home, beautiful rooms, architecture and gardens.
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Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Dr
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Home of the Govenor General and, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with free guided tours of the 102,000 sqft home, beautiful rooms, architecture and gardens.
Have a laugh and a drink at the nearby Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Shows every night except Monday.
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يوك يوك
1394 Richmond Road
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Have a laugh and a drink at the nearby Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Shows every night except Monday.
If you're interested in our justice system, the supreme court offers free tours. Just check out their website for details.
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Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington St
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If you're interested in our justice system, the supreme court offers free tours. Just check out their website for details.
It's the most beautiful church in Ottawa. Worth stepping in for a quick look. Free of charge.
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كاتدرائية نوتردام
385 Sussex Dr
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It's the most beautiful church in Ottawa. Worth stepping in for a quick look. Free of charge.
Great little museum about the history of Ottawa with lots of vintage photographs from back in the day. Free admission every Thursday 5-8pm, otherwise $6.50/person.
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Bytown Museum
1 Canal Ln
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Great little museum about the history of Ottawa with lots of vintage photographs from back in the day. Free admission every Thursday 5-8pm, otherwise $6.50/person.

Entertainment & Activities

World's longest skating rink when frozen over in January-February with ice sculptures, hot chocolate, concerts and outdoor exhibitions on ice.
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Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
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World's longest skating rink when frozen over in January-February with ice sculptures, hot chocolate, concerts and outdoor exhibitions on ice.
Take a haunted tour through one of Ottawa's oldest and most historic sites, the haunted jail, built in 1862.
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel
75 Nicholas St
Take a haunted tour through one of Ottawa's oldest and most historic sites, the haunted jail, built in 1862.
Free tennis courts for use within view of the house. We have tennis rackets you can borrow.
Saint Germain Park
Free tennis courts for use within view of the house. We have tennis rackets you can borrow.
Daily gym memberships/walk-ins available at the University of Ottawa right down the street from the house.
Minto Sports Complex Fitness Centre
801 King Edward Ave
Daily gym memberships/walk-ins available at the University of Ottawa right down the street from the house.

Food Scene

We're huge fans of desserts. Oh So Good is a must try with dozens of cakes, tarts, cookies and specialty drinks to choose from.
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Oh So Good Desserts
54 York St
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We're huge fans of desserts. Oh So Good is a must try with dozens of cakes, tarts, cookies and specialty drinks to choose from.
So many boutiques, restaurants and artisan products. It is also a farmer's market and arts market with buskers often performing nearby.
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Byward Market Square
Byward Market Square
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So many boutiques, restaurants and artisan products. It is also a farmer's market and arts market with buskers often performing nearby.
Romantic spot for a bite of dessert :). Definitely try the carrot cake.
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Memories Restaurant
136 St. Patrick St
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Romantic spot for a bite of dessert :). Definitely try the carrot cake.
On the menu is Louis' Special Pizza, the best pizza I've ever had. Unique atmosphere and history in the walls and furniture.
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Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
181 McArthur Ave.
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On the menu is Louis' Special Pizza, the best pizza I've ever had. Unique atmosphere and history in the walls and furniture.
A trendy part of town with Italian inspiration. Lots of restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars.
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Little Italy
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A trendy part of town with Italian inspiration. Lots of restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars.
Ottawa's Chinatown filled with Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean restaurants, grocers, cafés and boutique stores.
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Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St W
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Ottawa's Chinatown filled with Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Korean restaurants, grocers, cafés and boutique stores.
We don't have coffee at our house but the cosiest place to get your fix is here!
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Timothy's World Coffee
1379 Woodroffe Ave
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We don't have coffee at our house but the cosiest place to get your fix is here!
If you need your Tim Horton's coffee fix, the nearest one is right downtown in the city's busiest area. I love their hot chocolate and English Toffee.
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Tim Hortons
99 Rideau St
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If you need your Tim Horton's coffee fix, the nearest one is right downtown in the city's busiest area. I love their hot chocolate and English Toffee.
Fleur Tea is a cosy little tea and coffee house right near our house.
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Fleur Tea House
287 Rue Somerset St E
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Fleur Tea is a cosy little tea and coffee house right near our house.
A Canadian coffee shop to get your caffeine fix just a few minutes walk from the house.
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Second Cup Coffee Co.
153 Laurier Ave. E
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A Canadian coffee shop to get your caffeine fix just a few minutes walk from the house.
Navigate your way through the 167 year old university to find your first cup of morning coffee.
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Second Cup
171 Rideau St
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Navigate your way through the 167 year old university to find your first cup of morning coffee.
This is a nearby restaurant, just a 5 minute walk. Great for a breakfast, quick meal or a beer.
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Sandy Hill Lounge & Grill
321 Rue Somerset St E
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This is a nearby restaurant, just a 5 minute walk. Great for a breakfast, quick meal or a beer.
This is the only Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute in Canada. They have a public restaurant called Signatures Restaurant prepared by the school. It's fine dining at its finest in Ottawa.
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Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
453 Laurier Ave. E
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This is the only Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute in Canada. They have a public restaurant called Signatures Restaurant prepared by the school. It's fine dining at its finest in Ottawa.

Sightseeing

Great exhibitions in the newly renovated museum. Free on Thursdays after 5pm.
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المتحف الكندي للطبيعة
240 McLeod St
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Great exhibitions in the newly renovated museum. Free on Thursdays after 5pm.
Beautiful spot to have a close look at the historic Rideau Locks. Picturesque views of Quebec and the Chateau Laurier.
Canal Lane
Canal Lane
Beautiful spot to have a close look at the historic Rideau Locks. Picturesque views of Quebec and the Chateau Laurier.
My favorite gallery with some very edgy and unique works.
La Petite Mort Gallery
306 Cumberland St
My favorite gallery with some very edgy and unique works.
Take a bike down this pathway with beautiful views of Quebec across the water. It's a long, smooth and pleasant ride right through downtown.
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Ottawa River Pathway
Ottawa River Pathway
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Take a bike down this pathway with beautiful views of Quebec across the water. It's a long, smooth and pleasant ride right through downtown.
See the Giant Spider sculpture outside the gallery. Great exhibitions to wonder around inside the gallery. Free Thursdays 5-8pm.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
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See the Giant Spider sculpture outside the gallery. Great exhibitions to wonder around inside the gallery. Free Thursdays 5-8pm.
Beautiful trail by the Rideau River 5 min from the house. Go for a peaceful walk, jog or bike ride.
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Rideau River Eastern Pathway
Rideau River Eastern Pathway
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Beautiful trail by the Rideau River 5 min from the house. Go for a peaceful walk, jog or bike ride.
Beautiful walk by the Rideau River Just 5 minutes from the house. Take a jog or bike ride along the peaceful nature trail.
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Rideau River Nature Trail
Rideau River Nature Trail
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Beautiful walk by the Rideau River Just 5 minutes from the house. Take a jog or bike ride along the peaceful nature trail.
Beautiful waterfalls and sculptures nearby.
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Rideau Falls
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Beautiful waterfalls and sculptures nearby.
Beautiful park to stroll through right by the house.
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حديقة ستراثكونا
25 Range Rd
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Beautiful park to stroll through right by the house.
Walk across the Alexandra Bridge's wooden pedestrian path and cross into Quebec province.
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Alexandra Bridge
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Walk across the Alexandra Bridge's wooden pedestrian path and cross into Quebec province.
Walk through the University of Ottawa's Gothic Revival and modern architecture on your way to the ByWard Market and Parliament Hill.
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University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. E
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Walk through the University of Ottawa's Gothic Revival and modern architecture on your way to the ByWard Market and Parliament Hill.
Our favourite park. It is the largest in the region, full of nature, best explored in autumn when we have our colourful Indian summer.
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Gatineau Park Pathway
Sentier du Parc de la Gatineau
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Our favourite park. It is the largest in the region, full of nature, best explored in autumn when we have our colourful Indian summer.
One of the most popular museums. Great architecture and garden grounds with a bridge and river view of Ontario.
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المتحف الكندي للتاريخ
100 Rue Laurier
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One of the most popular museums. Great architecture and garden grounds with a bridge and river view of Ontario.
You can see goats, cows, chickens, pigs, etc. and learn all about farming and agriculture.
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متحف الزراعة والغذاء في كندا
901 Prince of Wales Dr
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You can see goats, cows, chickens, pigs, etc. and learn all about farming and agriculture.
Really cool abandoned bridge built in 1880. Carefully walk across to have both Quebec province and Ontario within your view and the water rushing beneath your feet. To get here, we suggest biking.
Prince of Wales Bridge
Really cool abandoned bridge built in 1880. Carefully walk across to have both Quebec province and Ontario within your view and the water rushing beneath your feet. To get here, we suggest biking.
Great museum to learn about the history of war from ancient times to modern times around the world. A bit of a walk from our house but just a 15 min walk from Parliament Hill.
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متحف الحرب الكندي
1 Vimy Pl
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Great museum to learn about the history of war from ancient times to modern times around the world. A bit of a walk from our house but just a 15 min walk from Parliament Hill.
When you find the National Gallery of Canada, take a walk behind the building. You'll find a unique sculpture and an incredible view.
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Nepean Point
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When you find the National Gallery of Canada, take a walk behind the building. You'll find a unique sculpture and an incredible view.
It's nice little park with a unique fountain. A good place to just rest and have a snack.
Garden of the Provinces & Territories
Bay Street
It's nice little park with a unique fountain. A good place to just rest and have a snack.
If you need information about Ottawa, city hall has countless pamphlets. They often hold festivals and events here.
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Ottawa City hall
110 Laurier Ave W
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If you need information about Ottawa, city hall has countless pamphlets. They often hold festivals and events here.

Essentials

Our primary grocery store. The largest grocery store in the downtown area.
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Loblaws
64 Isabella St
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Our primary grocery store. The largest grocery store in the downtown area.
Another grocery store to choose from.
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Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.
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Another grocery store to choose from.
Grocery store within walking distance. You're welcome to use our kitchen.
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Loblaws
64 Isabella St
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Grocery store within walking distance. You're welcome to use our kitchen.
Must try the $6 sandwiches at the back of this Italian grocery store.
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La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George St
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Must try the $6 sandwiches at the back of this Italian grocery store.
A convenient store just a 5 minute walk from the house.
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Quickie
255 Parkdale Ave
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A convenient store just a 5 minute walk from the house.

Drinks & Nightlife

Take a walk down Elgin Street to see boutiques stores, and the Ottawa nightlife after dark.
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Elgin Street
Elgin Street
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Take a walk down Elgin Street to see boutiques stores, and the Ottawa nightlife after dark.
This area is alive with clubs, bars, music with people hopping bars, dancing and dining late.
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Clarence Street
Clarence Street
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This area is alive with clubs, bars, music with people hopping bars, dancing and dining late.
The area's biggest casino is just a 10 minutes drive from our place.
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du Casino
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The area's biggest casino is just a 10 minutes drive from our place.