Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
There is the city started! More than 400 places to eat, sip a coffea, have a glass of wine, enjoy a beer, peak a window, discover the hidden courtyards, buy from the local producer -all is there.
585 recommandé par les habitants
ByWard Market
There is the city started! More than 400 places to eat, sip a coffea, have a glass of wine, enjoy a beer, peak a window, discover the hidden courtyards, buy from the local producer -all is there.
It is an open air shopping mall that runs between Kent and Elgin Street with shops, eateries, street attractions, performers, shows, festivals and more!!! check for calendar!
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Sparks Street
Sparks StreetIt is an open air shopping mall that runs between Kent and Elgin Street with shops, eateries, street attractions, performers, shows, festivals and more!!! check for calendar!
Lovely place to walk and see the flowers, the gardens, different styles. Children love the animal farm as well. There is place for dogs and the Arboretum is quite something as well.
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Arboretum du Dominion
ArboretumLovely place to walk and see the flowers, the gardens, different styles. Children love the animal farm as well. There is place for dogs and the Arboretum is quite something as well.
One of the best places to enjoy the Tulip Festival and watch the tulip varieties. Great to stroll all year around. Wonderful gardens by the water.
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Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayOne of the best places to enjoy the Tulip Festival and watch the tulip varieties. Great to stroll all year around. Wonderful gardens by the water.
Shopping
A traditional place for good shopping, coffea, restaurants, movies, fun, you name it...
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Rideau Centre
A traditional place for good shopping, coffea, restaurants, movies, fun, you name it...
Best place for Canadian art crafts, souvenirs and or just visit and admire the collection. It is like a museum or an Art Gallery. Just beautiful an complete.
Canada's Four Corners
93 Sparks St.Best place for Canadian art crafts, souvenirs and or just visit and admire the collection. It is like a museum or an Art Gallery. Just beautiful an complete.
Food Scene
A classical address for good chinese food. Daily Dim Sum is served by lunch hours. Stays open until late. Best Sticky Rice ever! General Tao Pork, Lemon Chicken, great service and price!!!!
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Yangtze Restaurant
700 Somerset St WA classical address for good chinese food. Daily Dim Sum is served by lunch hours. Stays open until late. Best Sticky Rice ever! General Tao Pork, Lemon Chicken, great service and price!!!!
The closest Starbucks and has an outdoors siting area. Across from the Gas Station on the corner of Bank and Gladstone. Few minutes walk.
439 Bank St
Ottawa Regional Road 31The closest Starbucks and has an outdoors siting area. Across from the Gas Station on the corner of Bank and Gladstone. Few minutes walk.
They serve a wonderful high tea in the hotel where the Beatles, Shirley Temple and Elizabeth II the Queen stayed
It is expensive. Very.
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Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StThey serve a wonderful high tea in the hotel where the Beatles, Shirley Temple and Elizabeth II the Queen stayed
It is expensive. Very.
One of the best chefs in the Capital, John Morris expertise menu is Canadian taste from across the country.
One must at least try!!
Brunch is great !!!
Inside NAC. Not expensive for what it is.
Le Café
1 Elgin StOne of the best chefs in the Capital, John Morris expertise menu is Canadian taste from across the country.
One must at least try!!
Brunch is great !!!
Inside NAC. Not expensive for what it is.
A version of health fast food. If it is not too much contradiction on terms...At least it is very close. I would not call it restaurant, but we are short in given options...
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Subway
414 Bank StA version of health fast food. If it is not too much contradiction on terms...At least it is very close. I would not call it restaurant, but we are short in given options...
Elegant, simple and cozy w/ an European touch, from marble counters to flowers galore, light fare (we like the vegetarian lasagna) just around the corner of Florence (garage entrance) and Bank.Great!
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Sun Flowers Florist & Cafe
410 Bank StElegant, simple and cozy w/ an European touch, from marble counters to flowers galore, light fare (we like the vegetarian lasagna) just around the corner of Florence (garage entrance) and Bank.Great!
Good price, very close, pick up and dine-in, excellent rice and salads, white impeccable table cloths, friendly service in a small room, across the building, facing the Chinese Church. From $7 to $22.
Shekarchi Express
398 Kent StGood price, very close, pick up and dine-in, excellent rice and salads, white impeccable table cloths, friendly service in a small room, across the building, facing the Chinese Church. From $7 to $22.
Great vegetarian food. Wonderful desserts. Sometimes I go for afternoon tea/coffee. All you can weight on your plate. I mean pay per weight...
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The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StGreat vegetarian food. Wonderful desserts. Sometimes I go for afternoon tea/coffee. All you can weight on your plate. I mean pay per weight...
Nice place to cool off, drink delicious fair-trade coffee and taste some treat.
210 recommandé par les habitants
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Nice place to cool off, drink delicious fair-trade coffee and taste some treat.
Best breakfast ever! Best brunch!
Light lunch. Really small. Not cheap.
Very close. Few minutes walk South (right) on Bank. Do not miss it! 613-231-7959
530 Bank St
530 Bank StreetBest breakfast ever! Best brunch!
Light lunch. Really small. Not cheap.
Very close. Few minutes walk South (right) on Bank. Do not miss it! 613-231-7959
A good take out/delivery(slow). A very simple place, one block West. Try the slow grilled whole chicken with couscous, fried plantain. Samosas. Halal food too. Very close.(613) 695-5557
BBQ Golden Grill
523 Gladstone AveA good take out/delivery(slow). A very simple place, one block West. Try the slow grilled whole chicken with couscous, fried plantain. Samosas. Halal food too. Very close.(613) 695-5557
Arts & Culture
Great visit for kids of all ages, see the Mammoths sculptures in the garden, the whales skeletons, the movies, even the building is lovely!!!
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Musée canadien de la nature
240 McLeod StGreat visit for kids of all ages, see the Mammoths sculptures in the garden, the whales skeletons, the movies, even the building is lovely!!!
A total must see!!!
The group of 7, the Chapel, the European Collection, the Inuit sculptures, the inner garden even sip a coffee in the cafeteria is worthy!!!
Boutique/shop is souvenir plentiful!
552 recommandé par les habitants
Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
380 Sussex DrA total must see!!!
The group of 7, the Chapel, the European Collection, the Inuit sculptures, the inner garden even sip a coffee in the cafeteria is worthy!!!
Boutique/shop is souvenir plentiful!
Great place to be and learn about Canada. There is a Museum for children as well. A beautiful view of the Parliament Buildings and Ottawa.
Free entrance on Thursday between 4 and 8pm
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Musée canadien de l'histoire
100 Rue LaurierGreat place to be and learn about Canada. There is a Museum for children as well. A beautiful view of the Parliament Buildings and Ottawa.
Free entrance on Thursday between 4 and 8pm
This lovely park in front of Russian embassy holds shows and open stage plays during summer months for all ages. Check city calendar.
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Parc Strathcona
25 Range RdThis lovely park in front of Russian embassy holds shows and open stage plays during summer months for all ages. Check city calendar.
Everything Else
Restaurants, gardens, theater, bars, shows, conference center, lake -the night main entrance with its water fountains changing colors- it is all spectacular. A visit to see the architecture is worthy
Grands feux Casino Lac-Leamy Sound of Light
4 Rue DumasRestaurants, gardens, theater, bars, shows, conference center, lake -the night main entrance with its water fountains changing colors- it is all spectacular. A visit to see the architecture is worthy
It is a place for shows, the Wintelude Ice Sculptures, to stroll, seat and enjoy the day.
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Confederation Park
Elgin StreetIt is a place for shows, the Wintelude Ice Sculptures, to stroll, seat and enjoy the day.
Very close to our place.
If you are traveling light, it is few blocks walk North on Kent St - voila!
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Ottawa Central Station - Greyhound Bus Terminal
265 Catherine StreetVery close to our place.
If you are traveling light, it is few blocks walk North on Kent St - voila!
It is aprox. a 20 min. drive on Bus 101. Get off on Catherine at Kent Street stop and walk North few blocks on Kent St.
You soon see the new building on the corner of Gladstone St..
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Tremblay / Via Rail ( B ) station
210 Tremblay RdIt is aprox. a 20 min. drive on Bus 101. Get off on Catherine at Kent Street stop and walk North few blocks on Kent St.
You soon see the new building on the corner of Gladstone St..
Our busier airport. It is 20 min. to 1/2 an hour drive to the apt. By bus one have to commute on Billings Bridge. For a fee we can refer a personal pick-up, if you prefer. Please ask for price.
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Ottawa International Airport
1000 Airport Parkway PrivateOur busier airport. It is 20 min. to 1/2 an hour drive to the apt. By bus one have to commute on Billings Bridge. For a fee we can refer a personal pick-up, if you prefer. Please ask for price.
Book with Ilai, the best hair dresser ever for cut, blow dry and style. So fast, in 1/2 an hour it is all done. America's champion!!! Truly. Expensive and worthy!
Rinaldo Hair Designers & Spa
Book with Ilai, the best hair dresser ever for cut, blow dry and style. So fast, in 1/2 an hour it is all done. America's champion!!! Truly. Expensive and worthy!
One of our two main Universities that attract students and researchers from all the world. A walk from our location.
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University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. EOne of our two main Universities that attract students and researchers from all the world. A walk from our location.
One of our two main Universities that attract students and researchers from all the world. An easy bus route from our location.
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Carleton University
1125 Colonel By DrOne of our two main Universities that attract students and researchers from all the world. An easy bus route from our location.
Walking distance, great swimming pool, exercises and more.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Taggart Family YMCA-YWCA
180 Argyle AveWalking distance, great swimming pool, exercises and more.
Few blocks North. The central branch has a lot to offer.
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Ottawa Public Library
120 Metcalfe StFew blocks North. The central branch has a lot to offer.
LCBO
160 Elgin StA boutique one. New. Close. Lovely!
Essentials
The closest supermarket to do your shopping. Few blocks North walking on charming Bank Street.
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Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StThe closest supermarket to do your shopping. Few blocks North walking on charming Bank Street.
Boushey's Fruit Market
348 Elgin StReally fresh, variety, close to our place.