Guidebook for Ottawa
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walking paths across the street and within a few blocks of the apartment. Scenic trail in the park down the hill which culminates in a forest with lots of greenspace.
Grasshopper Hill Park
1609 Kilborn AvenueBeautiful walking paths across the street and within a few blocks of the apartment. Scenic trail in the park down the hill which culminates in a forest with lots of greenspace.
Check it out at http://www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/gatineau-park/things-to-do/hiking-walking-gatineau-park
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottCheck it out at http://www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/gatineau-park/things-to-do/hiking-walking-gatineau-park
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottGreat bike and walking trails. Small towns, lots to see and do.
Arts & Culture
Great for the kids, dinosaurs, and special exhibits and displays.
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StGreat for the kids, dinosaurs, and special exhibits and displays.
Check it out at http://www.gallery.ca/en/. Nestled in the heart of the Downtown/Byward Market.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrCheck it out at http://www.gallery.ca/en/. Nestled in the heart of the Downtown/Byward Market.
Aviation Museum station
Check it out at http://www.warmuseum.ca/
Ottawa Art Gallery
50 Mackenzie King BridgeCanadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierNational Arts Centre
1 Elgin StGreat stage shows, plays, orchestra series.
Food Scene
Wonderful experience, tapas type serving plates, wide selection and deliciously prepared by Chef Tim. The staff are extremely friendly, atmosphere is quiet and inviting.
55 locals recommend
Play Food & Wine
1 York StWonderful experience, tapas type serving plates, wide selection and deliciously prepared by Chef Tim. The staff are extremely friendly, atmosphere is quiet and inviting.
The best Italian cuisine, Chef and Pizzaillo are from Italy. Serve authentic pizza, best tomato sauce with all imported products. San Marzano tomatoes are the best for all spaghetti sauces.
La Piazza Bistro Italiano
The best Italian cuisine, Chef and Pizzaillo are from Italy. Serve authentic pizza, best tomato sauce with all imported products. San Marzano tomatoes are the best for all spaghetti sauces.
Flying Piggy's Bistro Italiano
My favorite Italian restaurant, small, cozy and great service.
Preston Street
Preston StreetLittle Italy, primarily restaurants and pubs.
Shopping
Billings Bridge Shopping Centre
2269 Riverside Dr.Five minute drive, or 15 minute walk.
The Glebe
Trendy district of Ottawa, lots of specialty shops and restaurants.
One of Ottawa's first Shopping malls, fully renovated, 15 minute drive.
149 locals recommend
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent BlvdOne of Ottawa's first Shopping malls, fully renovated, 15 minute drive.
Essentials
Great for take-out too, best Sharma sandwiches and salads.
15 locals recommend
Cedars & Co. Food Market
1255 Bank StGreat for take-out too, best Sharma sandwiches and salads.
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StDrinks & Nightlife
The best nightlife has to offer. Trendy and cultural restaurants and great pubs and dancing venues.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
The best nightlife has to offer. Trendy and cultural restaurants and great pubs and dancing venues.
Elgin Street
Elgin StreetElgin is filled with great restaurants and pub style eateries.
Sightseeing
Parliament Buildings are up on the Hill close to many office towers. Close within walking distance is the Byward Market, with specialty shops, open air market, pubs/bars, and many restaurants.
Byward Market - Parliament Hill
Parliament Buildings are up on the Hill close to many office towers. Close within walking distance is the Byward Market, with specialty shops, open air market, pubs/bars, and many restaurants.