Guidebook for Ottawa
Drinks & Nightlife
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
42 York StOldest bar in Ottawa!
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.Irene's Pub
885 Bank StMake your way to Andaz Ottawa Byward Market for a drink and some views. This hotel in the ByWard Market is one of, if not the best place to see Ottawa from above. If you're looking for something boujee and classy to do then you need to visit Andaz.
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Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StMake your way to Andaz Ottawa Byward Market for a drink and some views. This hotel in the ByWard Market is one of, if not the best place to see Ottawa from above. If you're looking for something boujee and classy to do then you need to visit Andaz.
Parks & Nature
Amazing hiking trails and views from lookouts. Hike Pink Lake to see the beautiful colour of the lake. Champlain lookout for wonderful view of Ottawa valley. Visit the Mackenzie-King estate. Relax at one of the beautiful beaches.
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Parque Gatineau
33 Chem. ScottAmazing hiking trails and views from lookouts. Hike Pink Lake to see the beautiful colour of the lake. Champlain lookout for wonderful view of Ottawa valley. Visit the Mackenzie-King estate. Relax at one of the beautiful beaches.
Eagles nest lookout is absolutely breathtaking. There is a longer hike but you can park off the highway and walk about 10-15 mins. Take the coolest pictures on the outcroped rocks look like your on top of the world.
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Eagles Nest Lookout
Eagles nest lookout is absolutely breathtaking. There is a longer hike but you can park off the highway and walk about 10-15 mins. Take the coolest pictures on the outcroped rocks look like your on top of the world.
Visit the abandoned carbide plant in the middle of the woods.
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Ruinas de Carbide Willson
639 Chemin du Lac MeechVisit the abandoned carbide plant in the middle of the woods.
The beautiful tulip festival happens every years from may 11-21 (2018) and is completely free. Get those instagram pics!
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Canadian Tulip Festival
Queen Elizabeth DrivewayThe beautiful tulip festival happens every years from may 11-21 (2018) and is completely free. Get those instagram pics!
Jul 14, 2018
Mooney’s Bay Beach
HOPE’s flagship Volleyball SummerFest event combines recreational volleyball with live rock entertainment to be the World’s Largest one day volleyball tournament.
Hope Volleyball Summerfest
1390 Riverside Dr.Jul 14, 2018
Mooney’s Bay Beach
HOPE’s flagship Volleyball SummerFest event combines recreational volleyball with live rock entertainment to be the World’s Largest one day volleyball tournament.
Arts & Culture
Galería de Arte de Ottawa
50 Mackenzie King BridgeDINOSAURS! There are also many special exhibits.
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Museo Canadiense de la Naturaleza
240 McLeod StDINOSAURS! There are also many special exhibits.
Event Date: Jul 5, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018
Location: Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, ON
Ranked among the top-10 outdoor music festivals in the world, this multi-staged music extravaganza features over 200 performances with some of the biggest names in the biz.
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RBC Ottawa BluesFest
Event Date: Jul 5, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018
Location: Lebreton Flats, Ottawa, ON
Ranked among the top-10 outdoor music festivals in the world, this multi-staged music extravaganza features over 200 performances with some of the biggest names in the biz.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing pinball arcade and bar, also has the best handmade perogies in town!
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House of TARG
1077 Bank StAmazing pinball arcade and bar, also has the best handmade perogies in town!
Try you luck at figuring out an escape room.
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Escape Manor - Hintonburg
982 Wellington St. WTry you luck at figuring out an escape room.
FREE - Jun 21, 2018 - Jun 24, 2018
Recognized as North America’s largest dragon boating festival, the four day celebration offers free admission to concerts, amusement attractions, sports demonstrations, a variety of artisans, exhibitors, delicious culinary treats, children’s area and non-stop racing.
Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival
180 Kent StFREE - Jun 21, 2018 - Jun 24, 2018
Recognized as North America’s largest dragon boating festival, the four day celebration offers free admission to concerts, amusement attractions, sports demonstrations, a variety of artisans, exhibitors, delicious culinary treats, children’s area and non-stop racing.
Event Date: Jul 10, 2018 - Sep 3, 2018
Location: Parliament Hill
This experience of sound and light is a thrilling thematic journey through Canada’s history. Combining bold digital technology with the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings, the show illuminates Canadian stories of nation-building, partnership, discovery, valour, pride and vision for a country.
Northern Lights
Northern LightsEvent Date: Jul 10, 2018 - Sep 3, 2018
Location: Parliament Hill
This experience of sound and light is a thrilling thematic journey through Canada’s history. Combining bold digital technology with the architectural splendour of the Parliament Buildings, the show illuminates Canadian stories of nation-building, partnership, discovery, valour, pride and vision for a country.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau DrGreat outlet
Food Scene
Feleenas
742 Bank StAuthentic Mexican cuisine, with eclectic decor.
Datsun
380 Elgin StGreat late night asian fusion small plates.
New Pho Bo Ga La
763 Somerset St WBest pho in town! Open late!
Authentic Northern Chinese Food. Pan fried buns are amazing and so are the sesame noodles yum!
Xiang Zi
1121 Meadowlands Dr EAuthentic Northern Chinese Food. Pan fried buns are amazing and so are the sesame noodles yum!
Everything here is absolutely amazing! Every time we go here we are blown away at how delicious everything is. On the pricier side but worth every penny. Great for fancier foodie nights.
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Absinthe
1208 Wellington St. WEverything here is absolutely amazing! Every time we go here we are blown away at how delicious everything is. On the pricier side but worth every penny. Great for fancier foodie nights.
If you are looking for a great seafood place this is it. Being a market and a grill everything is super fresh and delicious.
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Pelican Seafood Market and Grill
1500 Bank StIf you are looking for a great seafood place this is it. Being a market and a grill everything is super fresh and delicious.
Great vegan spot! two locations one on elgin and one on richmond rd. try the poutine its amazing!
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Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StGreat vegan spot! two locations one on elgin and one on richmond rd. try the poutine its amazing!
if you love beer this is the place for you they have a beer bible with hundreds of beers.
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Pub Italia
434 Preston Stif you love beer this is the place for you they have a beer bible with hundreds of beers.
Sightseeing
Cerro del Parlamento
Wellington Street