Sightseeing
Picturesque lake with access to Rideau Canal. Great for skating in the winter or a peddle-boat ride in the summer
191 locals recommend
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayPicturesque lake with access to Rideau Canal. Great for skating in the winter or a peddle-boat ride in the summer
Dominion Arboretum
ArboretumBeautiful park, great for a stroll, bike-ride or picnic.
Beautiful walk or bike ride along the Ottawa River in either direction - head downtown til you get below the Parliament buildings and link up to the Rideau Canal or go west and discover peaceful river views and small beaches.
6 locals recommend
Ottawa River Pathway
Ottawa River PathwayBeautiful walk or bike ride along the Ottawa River in either direction - head downtown til you get below the Parliament buildings and link up to the Rideau Canal or go west and discover peaceful river views and small beaches.
Food Scene
Haldi Indian Restaurant
449 Preston StOne of our favourite Indian restaurants
Anthony's
1218 Wellington St. WOur favourite pizza place in the city
Pho Van Van
127 Holland AveCasual Vietnamese restaurant
Wellington Gastropub
1325 Wellington St. WGreat food, definitely not your average pub fare.
Italian grocery store, deli and café. Great sandwiches, prepared foods, coffee and cannoli!
11 locals recommend
Il Negozio Nicastro
792 Bank StItalian grocery store, deli and café. Great sandwiches, prepared foods, coffee and cannoli!
Bagels, specialty groceries, and a deli - great for a quick lunch
24 locals recommend
Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli
1321 Wellington St. WBagels, specialty groceries, and a deli - great for a quick lunch
SuzyQ Doughnuts
1015 Wellington St. WFamous doughnuts in wacky flavours
Foolish Chicken
424 Preston StreetGreat casual chicken place, also great cheesecakes for dessert!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Moonroom
442 Preston StA cozy, funky little cocktail bar
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Pub
1211 Wellington St. WLocal Irish pub. Live music most days.
Small local brewing company, where you can do tastings of their current offerings
42 locals recommend
Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
250 City Centre AveSmall local brewing company, where you can do tastings of their current offerings
Seafood restaurant in the earlier evening and then turns into a bar. Often live music or DJs, and dancing.
47 locals recommend
Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern
1084 Wellington St. WSeafood restaurant in the earlier evening and then turns into a bar. Often live music or DJs, and dancing.
The Wood On Wellington
1237 Wellington St. WCasual pub
Essentials
wellington butchery
1333 Wellington St. Wbutcher shop
Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond RdHuge grocery store and more!
Parkdale Park
366 Parkdale AveOutdoor farmer's market and other produce; summer only
Herb & Spice Shop Wellington
1310 Wellington St. WGreat for produce and specialty items
Shopping
JV Studios & Boutique
1282A Wellington St. WLocal jewelry and home decor
Twiss & Weber
Locally made women's clothing