Food scene
Good selection of wines, specialty dishes including sushi, pastas, and steaks, beautiful patio .
63 locals recommend
JOEY Lansdowne
825 Exhibition WayGood selection of wines, specialty dishes including sushi, pastas, and steaks, beautiful patio .
Light of India Restaurant
730 Bank StExcellent selection of Indian dishes.
Great selection of Mexican dishes, excellent margaritas, wonderful atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Feleenas
742 Bank StGreat selection of Mexican dishes, excellent margaritas, wonderful atmosphere.
Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin StExcellent restaurant for foodies or for a special occasion.
Great restaurant for small groups, sharing menu, excellent selection of wines.
55 locals recommend
Play Food & Wine
1 York StGreat restaurant for small groups, sharing menu, excellent selection of wines.
Anna Thai Cuisine
91 Holland AveBest Thai food in the city.
Sightseeing
Host of the spring tulip festival; rent paddle boats, kayaks, or canoes in summer; skate in winter.
191 locals recommend
Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayHost of the spring tulip festival; rent paddle boats, kayaks, or canoes in summer; skate in winter.
Dominion Arboretum
ArboretumLovely place for picnics or long walks.
Historic landmark, organized tours, great views of the Ottawa river.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetHistoric landmark, organized tours, great views of the Ottawa river.
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StHistoric landmark, museum, high tea, beautiful views.
Excellent permanent collection, including extensive pieces from the Group of Seven, various Italian and French masters.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrExcellent permanent collection, including extensive pieces from the Group of Seven, various Italian and French masters.
Excellent outdoor market, including food, flower, clothing, art, jewelry vendors. Large variety of restaurants and bars.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Excellent outdoor market, including food, flower, clothing, art, jewelry vendors. Large variety of restaurants and bars.
Excellent for photo taking, views of Parliament, Ottawa River; picnics, or visit the Tavern on the Hill outdoor pub (summer only).
90 locals recommend
Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueExcellent for photo taking, views of Parliament, Ottawa River; picnics, or visit the Tavern on the Hill outdoor pub (summer only).
Great walking or cycling path with excellent views and photo opportunities.
24 locals recommend
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
Great walking or cycling path with excellent views and photo opportunities.
Beautiful park with extensive hiking trails, bike paths, ski hill, and views.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottBeautiful park with extensive hiking trails, bike paths, ski hill, and views.
Pubs
Heart and Crown
67 Clarence St.Great pub for live music, patios, and atmosphere.
Great pub food, wide assortment of craft beers, excellent weekend brunch, huge patio. Try the Mystery wine at $6 a glass if you're budget conscious.
37 locals recommend
Local Lansdowne
826 Exhibition WayGreat pub food, wide assortment of craft beers, excellent weekend brunch, huge patio. Try the Mystery wine at $6 a glass if you're budget conscious.
Quinn's
1070 Bank StQuaint little pub over the bridge offering live music and great beer.
One of the more unique pubs in the city with an extensive international beer menu.
95 locals recommend
Pub Italia
434 Preston StOne of the more unique pubs in the city with an extensive international beer menu.
Gyms
If you're already a GoodLife member, there is a location right at Lansdown.
GoodLife Fitness Ottawa Lansdowne Park
900 Exhibition WayIf you're already a GoodLife member, there is a location right at Lansdown.
GoodLife Fitness Ottawa Lansdowne Park
900 Exhibition WayTraveler advice
Getting around
OC Transpo Travel Planner app
It's the easiest, most affordable way to get around.
Book before you go
The National Gallery of Canada
Buy your tickets online in advance for any exhibitions. Tickets for the permanent collection can also be purchased online or at the door. Parking is available on the premises.