Food Scene
Red Door Provisions
117 Beechwood Ave.They have great grilled sandwiches and coffee
Its a hidden gem, from outside it looks like a bar but its a great meeting point and they prepare the best burger in town. T
80 locals recommend
Chez Lucien
137 Murray StIts a hidden gem, from outside it looks like a bar but its a great meeting point and they prepare the best burger in town. T
A great Itallian supermarket with lots of cheese, olive and cold cut selection. They prepare one of the most affordable and tasty sandwiches and their baristas are great at preparing the best espresso or latte.
64 locals recommend
La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George StA great Itallian supermarket with lots of cheese, olive and cold cut selection. They prepare one of the most affordable and tasty sandwiches and their baristas are great at preparing the best espresso or latte.
Parks & Nature
A hidden gem in the neighborhood, great for relaxing and swimming during the week. Swimming is allowed in the Pond from June to September between the hours of 7 am to 2 pm
8 locals recommend
The Pond
A hidden gem in the neighborhood, great for relaxing and swimming during the week. Swimming is allowed in the Pond from June to September between the hours of 7 am to 2 pm
A great park to relax bye the Rideau River. Just take your book or kobo/kindle and enjoy the day or run/jog by the river.
43 locals recommend
Strathcona Park
25 Range RdA great park to relax bye the Rideau River. Just take your book or kobo/kindle and enjoy the day or run/jog by the river.
A great for camping, hiking, biking, canoeing. Check Philippe Lake for swimming and canoeing.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottA great for camping, hiking, biking, canoeing. Check Philippe Lake for swimming and canoeing.
Arts & Culture
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StYou can catch lots of great shows here www.nac-cna.ca
Every Thursday admission is free from 5 pm to 8 pm.There is a library inside the museum with a stunning view. The Library is open to the public Wednesday to Friday 10 am to 4:45 pm. Closed statutory holidays.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrEvery Thursday admission is free from 5 pm to 8 pm.There is a library inside the museum with a stunning view. The Library is open to the public Wednesday to Friday 10 am to 4:45 pm. Closed statutory holidays.
Essentials
Open 24 hrs a day they offer student discount on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with a valid student card)
264 locals recommend
Loblaws
64 Isabella StOpen 24 hrs a day they offer student discount on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with a valid student card)
Shopping
Rideau Centre
They have a 180 stores, https://www.cfshops.com/rideau-centre.html
Sightseeing
This is our favourite spot for watching the sunset and evening picnics. You will have the view of the Parliament, Rideau River and Gatineau hills.
35 locals recommend
Nepean Point
This is our favourite spot for watching the sunset and evening picnics. You will have the view of the Parliament, Rideau River and Gatineau hills.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great music venue with a patio, check their calendar at irenespub.ca/
20 locals recommend
Irene's Pub
885 Bank StA great music venue with a patio, check their calendar at irenespub.ca/
A great venue with good sound quality equipments near the city hall. check their calendar at www.liveonelgin.com
LIVE! on Elgin
220 Elgin StA great venue with good sound quality equipments near the city hall. check their calendar at www.liveonelgin.com