Food scene
An Ottawa icon. Great vegetarian food in a relaxed environment.
62 locals recommend
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StAn Ottawa icon. Great vegetarian food in a relaxed environment.
Great coffee and baked goods for a reasonable price in a cozy atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Wild Oat Bakery, Cafe & Farm
819 Bank StGreat coffee and baked goods for a reasonable price in a cozy atmosphere.
One of the only restaurants right on the canal. Great terrace in summer and cozy interior in winter. Just a short 15 minute walk over the new footbridge.
15 locals recommend
Canal Ritz
375 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayOne of the only restaurants right on the canal. Great terrace in summer and cozy interior in winter. Just a short 15 minute walk over the new footbridge.
Sula Wok
184 Main StAsian street food just around the corner.
Tasty, authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Try the Ethiopian coffee made the traditional way.
Hareg Cafe & Variety
587 Bank StTasty, authentic Ethiopian cuisine. Try the Ethiopian coffee made the traditional way.
Greens & Beans
137 Main StreetTasty vegetarian Middle Eastern food just steps away.
Main Farmers' Market
185 Main StreetEvery Saturday 9-1 in parking lot of Green Door restaurant
Ottawa Farmers' Market
1000 Exhibition WayEvery Sunday 9-3 at Lansdowne Park
Bike rental
Convenient place to rent bikes so you can enjoy all the cycling paths Ottawa has to offer.
14 locals recommend
Cyco's
25 Hawthorne AveConvenient place to rent bikes so you can enjoy all the cycling paths Ottawa has to offer.
Cafés
Café Qui Pense
204 Main StHip little café just a short walk away.
Little Italy Fine Foods
178 Main StAuthentic Italian coffee and light bites just around the corner.
Sightseeing
Take a cruise down the scenic Rideau Canal.
8 locals recommend
Rideau Canal Cruises / Croisières Canal Rideau
2 Rideau StTake a cruise down the scenic Rideau Canal.
Rent a kayak, canoe, or pedal boat. Or just take a nice walk around the lake.
191 locals recommend
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayRent a kayak, canoe, or pedal boat. Or just take a nice walk around the lake.
ByWard Market
Wander through food stalls and stop for coffee or a meal.
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueGorgeous park with beautiful views of Parliament
Rideau Canal
Walk along the canal to the locks next to Chateau Laurier.