Guidebook for Ottawa

Sarah
Guidebook for Ottawa

Essentials

Grocery store right across the street, open 24 hours.
150 locals recommend
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.
150 locals recommend
Grocery store right across the street, open 24 hours.
Pharmacy
30 locals recommend
Rexall Drugstore
200 Rideau St
30 locals recommend
Pharmacy

Sightseeing

Longest skating rink in the world!!!
259 locals recommend
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second Avenue
259 locals recommend
Longest skating rink in the world!!!
Beautiful walk and impressive buildings that are set on a hill overlooking the Ottawa River.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington Street
891 locals recommend
Beautiful walk and impressive buildings that are set on a hill overlooking the Ottawa River.

Shopping

589 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
589 locals recommend

Food Scene

This is an Ottawa original restaurant. They make AMAZING fajitas. The tortillas are made fresh in-house. Perfect local spot for a casual lunch or dinner.
33 locals recommend
Lone Star Texas Grill
128 George St
33 locals recommend
This is an Ottawa original restaurant. They make AMAZING fajitas. The tortillas are made fresh in-house. Perfect local spot for a casual lunch or dinner.
Fantastic Italian cuisine, great service and beautiful atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Vittoria Trattoria
3625 Rivergate Way
21 locals recommend
Fantastic Italian cuisine, great service and beautiful atmosphere.
Great coffee + workspace with wifi.
17 locals recommend
Second Cup
171 Rideau St
17 locals recommend
Great coffee + workspace with wifi.
I'm vegan, this place is heaven on Earth :) You will enjoy their healthy feel good menu even if you are not a vegetarian or vegan.
36 locals recommend
Pure Kitchen Westboro
357 Richmond Rd
36 locals recommend
I'm vegan, this place is heaven on Earth :) You will enjoy their healthy feel good menu even if you are not a vegetarian or vegan.
Great tapas style menu (my husband loves the tacos), nice atmosphere and great cocktails!
28 locals recommend
Sidedoor
18b York St
28 locals recommend
Great tapas style menu (my husband loves the tacos), nice atmosphere and great cocktails!
My go-to spot for authentic Thai food!
15 locals recommend
Khao Thai Restaurant
103 Murray St
15 locals recommend
My go-to spot for authentic Thai food!
My favourite Sushi restaurant in Ottawa and the vibe here is awesome.
26 locals recommend
Tomo Restaurant
109 Clarence St.
26 locals recommend
My favourite Sushi restaurant in Ottawa and the vibe here is awesome.
Fantastic steak, seafood & wine.
27 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Market
75 York St
27 locals recommend
Fantastic steak, seafood & wine.
An absolute must. I never know which dessert to try here. They have something for everyone! Coffee is great too.
21 locals recommend
Oh So Good Desserts
54 York St
21 locals recommend
An absolute must. I never know which dessert to try here. They have something for everyone! Coffee is great too.
Beaver Tails are a Canadian tradition, it's a warm pastry that looks like the tail of a beaver. If you have never tried one... I suggest you start with a plain cinnamon & sugar one before diving into ones with toppings.
59 locals recommend
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George St
59 locals recommend
Beaver Tails are a Canadian tradition, it's a warm pastry that looks like the tail of a beaver. If you have never tried one... I suggest you start with a plain cinnamon & sugar one before diving into ones with toppings.

Entertainment & Activities

The most beautiful spa I have ever been to. Try to go on a week day afternoon.
312 locals recommend
Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
312 locals recommend
The most beautiful spa I have ever been to. Try to go on a week day afternoon.

Drinks & Nightlife

Irish pub, live music on most nights, loads of beers on tap.
54 locals recommend
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.
54 locals recommend
Irish pub, live music on most nights, loads of beers on tap.