Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Food Scene

One of the best indian food places (and restaurant) in the city!
26 locals recommend
Coconut Lagoon
853 St. Laurent Blvd
26 locals recommend
One of the best indian food places (and restaurant) in the city!
This place has knock-out charcoal-bbq African chicken. Super tasty.
YKO BBQ Chicken
375 McArthur Ave.
This place has knock-out charcoal-bbq African chicken. Super tasty.
With a name like "Best Pizza" this place sort of sets itself up for a letdown, but it's actually pretty good. I'd recommend take-out, let's just say the eat-in situation is..low-key.
Best Pizza
295 McArthur Ave.
With a name like "Best Pizza" this place sort of sets itself up for a letdown, but it's actually pretty good. I'd recommend take-out, let's just say the eat-in situation is..low-key.
A bit more of a walk (probably a drive) but the BEST tacos (imo) in the city. And trust me, I know my tacos.
31 locals recommend
Ola Cocina Taqueria
62 Barrette St
31 locals recommend
A bit more of a walk (probably a drive) but the BEST tacos (imo) in the city. And trust me, I know my tacos.
You'll fit right in with Ottawa's most-loved coffee shop - Bridgehead
210 locals recommend
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.
210 locals recommend
You'll fit right in with Ottawa's most-loved coffee shop - Bridgehead
Amazing scones. Need I say more?
36 locals recommend
The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.
36 locals recommend
Amazing scones. Need I say more?
Darn good chinese food.
Lai Lai Chinese Restaurant
449 McArthur Ave.
Darn good chinese food.

Sightseeing

If you've never seen, it must be seen.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington Street
891 locals recommend
If you've never seen, it must be seen.
People love the Byward. Shops, farmers markets, nightlife and big-time restaurant scene.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
585 locals recommend
People love the Byward. Shops, farmers markets, nightlife and big-time restaurant scene.

Parks & Nature

You can hit up the Canal at any point, it's a beautiful walking trail and in the summer months it's recommended to pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery.
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
215 locals recommend
You can hit up the Canal at any point, it's a beautiful walking trail and in the summer months it's recommended to pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery.
Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Gatineau is the nearest outdoor playground.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la Gatineau
174 locals recommend
Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Gatineau is the nearest outdoor playground.
I LOVE this beach. Huge, never feels crowded, nice sandy beaches, gorgeous surroundings and you can access it via public transport, by bike*, or by driving. *I consider 40km a really nice bike ride.
31 locals recommend
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim Rd
31 locals recommend
I LOVE this beach. Huge, never feels crowded, nice sandy beaches, gorgeous surroundings and you can access it via public transport, by bike*, or by driving. *I consider 40km a really nice bike ride.

Essentials

All the groceries
22 locals recommend
FreshCo
320 McArthur Ave.
22 locals recommend
All the groceries
All the groceries, just a bit more expensive than FreshCo.
264 locals recommend
Loblaws
64 Isabella St
264 locals recommend
All the groceries, just a bit more expensive than FreshCo.
More of all the groceries. Mid-priced.
24 locals recommend
Food Basics
1021 Cyrville Rd
24 locals recommend
More of all the groceries. Mid-priced.