Guidebook for Ottawa
Sightseeing
Tours year round. Very popular and free Lights show at 10 pm nightly throughout the summer.
891 recommandé par les habitants
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetTours year round. Very popular and free Lights show at 10 pm nightly throughout the summer.
Truly a special museum inside and out and of interest to many age groups.
395 recommandé par les habitants
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy PlTruly a special museum inside and out and of interest to many age groups.
Embassy of Russia
285 Charlotte StThis is a walking neighbouhood of many embassies.
Tours available throughout the year.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Laurier House National Historic Site
335 Laurier Ave. ETours available throughout the year.
Of interest to architecture enthusiasts and only one block from our building, which is the oldest residence on our street and would also be of interest.
Wallis House
589 Rideau StOf interest to architecture enthusiasts and only one block from our building, which is the oldest residence on our street and would also be of interest.
Arts & Culture
Extremely popular with tourists and locals alike. Shopping, sightseeing, festivals, fairs, restaurants, bars, special events.
585 recommandé par les habitants
ByWard Market
Extremely popular with tourists and locals alike. Shopping, sightseeing, festivals, fairs, restaurants, bars, special events.
Live performances, multiple stages, broadway plays and musicals, special events.
346 recommandé par les habitants
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StLive performances, multiple stages, broadway plays and musicals, special events.
Food Scene
Best shwarma and hummus in the city! Usually line-ups day and night but worth the wait.
92 recommandé par les habitants
Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StBest shwarma and hummus in the city! Usually line-ups day and night but worth the wait.
The Horn of Africa
364 Rideau StGreat Ethiopian food. Well priced. Very popular.
Wonderful food. Great wine pairing. Definitely worth the reservation.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Fraser
7 Springfield RdWonderful food. Great wine pairing. Definitely worth the reservation.
Wonderful restaurant/bar/bistro day or night. Highly recommended. Reservations usually not required.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
700 Sussex DrWonderful restaurant/bar/bistro day or night. Highly recommended. Reservations usually not required.
Considered the best coffee in Canada by many highly loyal fans.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Tim Hortons
99 Rideau StConsidered the best coffee in Canada by many highly loyal fans.
Great for foodies. Lovely bistro but also offers 1 day cooking classes by some of the best chefs in the world!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
453 Laurier Ave. EGreat for foodies. Lovely bistro but also offers 1 day cooking classes by some of the best chefs in the world!
Everything Else
World Heritage site. Year round. Walk alongside the canal or skate the famous and longest outdoor rink in the world during winter.
259 recommandé par les habitants
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueWorld Heritage site. Year round. Walk alongside the canal or skate the famous and longest outdoor rink in the world during winter.
Conferences and conventions centre. Recently built and designed to resemble a tulip, which Ottawa is famous for its annual tulip festival. Within walking distance of the condo.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By DrConferences and conventions centre. Recently built and designed to resemble a tulip, which Ottawa is famous for its annual tulip festival. Within walking distance of the condo.
Patro d'Ottawa
40 Cobourg StreetIndoor pool.
University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. EWalking distance to campus.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Very popular place to shop...open year round.
Essentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella St24 hour grocery store.