Nancy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Excellent views, shopping and dining experiences. Something for everyone
585 recommandé par les habitants
ByWard Market
Excellent views, shopping and dining experiences. Something for everyone
Fun for the whole family, see nature at it's finest, dinosaurs, special exhibits and more
468 recommandé par les habitants
Musée canadien de la nature
240 McLeod StFun for the whole family, see nature at it's finest, dinosaurs, special exhibits and more
Maman (the giant spider) is quite a sight. The Gallery itself is breathtaking from the outside and a must visit for art lovers.
552 recommandé par les habitants
Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
380 Sussex DrMaman (the giant spider) is quite a sight. The Gallery itself is breathtaking from the outside and a must visit for art lovers.
Variety of shows for all ages, from classical to Comedians to Disney favourites have come here. Shows vary.
346 recommandé par les habitants
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StVariety of shows for all ages, from classical to Comedians to Disney favourites have come here. Shows vary.
Lots to do for the whole family including catching a movie, sports game, concert or dine. There is also a lovely Christmas market that takes place every year with lots of instaworthy picture spots.
196 recommandé par les habitants
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayLots to do for the whole family including catching a movie, sports game, concert or dine. There is also a lovely Christmas market that takes place every year with lots of instaworthy picture spots.
Colline du Parlement
Wellington Streeta Must see when in the capital
Gorgeous and historic hotel, head down to the docks to see breathtaking views of the open river, parliament and the Quebec side. They also have a great atmosphere bar and hold High Tea.
89 recommandé par les habitants
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StGorgeous and historic hotel, head down to the docks to see breathtaking views of the open river, parliament and the Quebec side. They also have a great atmosphere bar and hold High Tea.
Fun for the whole family- Crazy Kitchen a must experience
123 recommandé par les habitants
Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada
1867 St. Laurent BlvdFun for the whole family- Crazy Kitchen a must experience
Musée de l'aviation du Canada
11 Aviation PkwyWonderful for the whole family
Amazing water and city views, excellent spot for a walk in the park. Popular goose, duck and seagull spot, watch where you step!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Bate Island
Champlain BridgeAmazing water and city views, excellent spot for a walk in the park. Popular goose, duck and seagull spot, watch where you step!
Little Italy! so much to do, excellent dining experience, seasonal festivals, walking, shopping, local comedy clubs
Preston Street
Preston StreetLittle Italy! so much to do, excellent dining experience, seasonal festivals, walking, shopping, local comedy clubs
just right across the bridge from downtown to Hull. excellent family experience and Imax show a must experience
545 recommandé par les habitants
Musée canadien de l'histoire
100 Rue Laurierjust right across the bridge from downtown to Hull. excellent family experience and Imax show a must experience
Mins from Downtown, take the whole family to this unique drive through safari experience where you can see all sorts of Canadian wildlife and even feed some. Bring your own carrots or purchase right at the gate
190 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Omega
399 QC-323Mins from Downtown, take the whole family to this unique drive through safari experience where you can see all sorts of Canadian wildlife and even feed some. Bring your own carrots or purchase right at the gate
Neighbourhoods
Homey, friendly atmosphere with a diverse background and culture
137 recommandé par les habitants
Ottawa
Homey, friendly atmosphere with a diverse background and culture
Food scene
Located right on the canal, stunning views, great food and good pricing. Also has free parking which is a bonus for the area.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Canal Ritz
375 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayLocated right on the canal, stunning views, great food and good pricing. Also has free parking which is a bonus for the area.
Located at lansdown, excellent atmosphere and great food for the whole family. Chicken fingers cannot be beat here!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
425 Marché WayLocated at lansdown, excellent atmosphere and great food for the whole family. Chicken fingers cannot be beat here!
Lago
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayTrendy date spot with amazing water/city views
upscale restaurant located right on the canal, cannot go wrong with this view, great food. Excellent date spot
Le Café
1 Elgin Stupscale restaurant located right on the canal, cannot go wrong with this view, great food. Excellent date spot
Mexican themed restaurant located right on the water. Amazing water and city views the whole family can enjoy
42 recommandé par les habitants
Mexicali Rosa's
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayMexican themed restaurant located right on the water. Amazing water and city views the whole family can enjoy
award winning Gelato that cannot be beat! (must try the pistachio). They also have authentic Italian light meals, coffees and hot chocolate like you've never tried before.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe
1103 Bank Staward winning Gelato that cannot be beat! (must try the pistachio). They also have authentic Italian light meals, coffees and hot chocolate like you've never tried before.
Shopping
Large shopping centre right downtown with a variety of stores. parking for a fee
589 recommandé par les habitants
Rideau Centre
Large shopping centre right downtown with a variety of stores. parking for a fee
Great shopping Mall nearby with variety of stores and free parking
149 recommandé par les habitants
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent BlvdGreat shopping Mall nearby with variety of stores and free parking
Great Mall with variety of stores including specialty stores not found regularly in Ottawa. Free Parking
161 recommandé par les habitants
Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore DrGreat Mall with variety of stores including specialty stores not found regularly in Ottawa. Free Parking
Excellent shopping area with plenty of outlet stores
24 recommandé par les habitants
College Square Mall
1377 Woodroffe AveExcellent shopping area with plenty of outlet stores
Large outdoor shopping area with outlet stores of popular brands. Free Parking
164 recommandé par les habitants
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau DrLarge outdoor shopping area with outlet stores of popular brands. Free Parking
Parks and Beaches
Lovely beach located 15 mins away, lovely for spending the day with the family. Bring your picnic or have lunch at the tiki lounge right on the beach
31 recommandé par les habitants
Plage de l'île Petrie
795 Trim RdLovely beach located 15 mins away, lovely for spending the day with the family. Bring your picnic or have lunch at the tiki lounge right on the beach
Excellent for the whole family, spend the day at the beach with a picnic
75 recommandé par les habitants
Britannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling AveExcellent for the whole family, spend the day at the beach with a picnic
Breathtaking views of the falls, excellent for a romantic walk or bring the whole family to awe at this natural wonder.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Prince of Wales Falls
Breathtaking views of the falls, excellent for a romantic walk or bring the whole family to awe at this natural wonder.
Gorgeous park with water views, picnic spots and lots of area for the kids to run and play.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Andrew Haydon
3127 Carling AveGorgeous park with water views, picnic spots and lots of area for the kids to run and play.
Calzavara Park
1602 Blohm DrWonderful park near by for the kids to enjoy
Calypso Theme Waterpark
2015 Calypso StLarge waterpark only mins from downtown
A breathtaking park to experience as a couple or for the whole family. Lots of hills and water views
41 recommandé par les habitants
Arboretum du Dominion
ArboretumA breathtaking park to experience as a couple or for the whole family. Lots of hills and water views