Sightseeing
Excellent views, shopping and dining experiences. Something for everyone
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
Excellent views, shopping and dining experiences. Something for everyone
Fun for the whole family, see nature at it's finest, dinosaurs, special exhibits and more
468 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod StFun for the whole family, see nature at it's finest, dinosaurs, special exhibits and more
Maman (the giant spider) is quite a sight. The Gallery itself is breathtaking from the outside and a must visit for art lovers.
552 locals recommend
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrMaman (the giant spider) is quite a sight. The Gallery itself is breathtaking from the outside and a must visit for art lovers.
Variety of shows for all ages, from classical to Comedians to Disney favourites have come here. Shows vary.
346 locals recommend
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StVariety of shows for all ages, from classical to Comedians to Disney favourites have come here. Shows vary.
Lots to do for the whole family including catching a movie, sports game, concert or dine. There is also a lovely Christmas market that takes place every year with lots of instaworthy picture spots.
196 locals recommend
Lansdowne Park
Marché WayLots to do for the whole family including catching a movie, sports game, concert or dine. There is also a lovely Christmas market that takes place every year with lots of instaworthy picture spots.
Parliament Hill
Wellington Streeta Must see when in the capital
Gorgeous and historic hotel, head down to the docks to see breathtaking views of the open river, parliament and the Quebec side. They also have a great atmosphere bar and hold High Tea.
89 locals recommend
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StGorgeous and historic hotel, head down to the docks to see breathtaking views of the open river, parliament and the Quebec side. They also have a great atmosphere bar and hold High Tea.
Fun for the whole family- Crazy Kitchen a must experience
123 locals recommend
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent BlvdFun for the whole family- Crazy Kitchen a must experience
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation PkwyWonderful for the whole family
Amazing water and city views, excellent spot for a walk in the park. Popular goose, duck and seagull spot, watch where you step!
12 locals recommend
Bate Island
Champlain BridgeAmazing water and city views, excellent spot for a walk in the park. Popular goose, duck and seagull spot, watch where you step!
Little Italy! so much to do, excellent dining experience, seasonal festivals, walking, shopping, local comedy clubs
Preston Street
Preston StreetLittle Italy! so much to do, excellent dining experience, seasonal festivals, walking, shopping, local comedy clubs
just right across the bridge from downtown to Hull. excellent family experience and Imax show a must experience
545 locals recommend
Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue Laurierjust right across the bridge from downtown to Hull. excellent family experience and Imax show a must experience
Mins from Downtown, take the whole family to this unique drive through safari experience where you can see all sorts of Canadian wildlife and even feed some. Bring your own carrots or purchase right at the gate
190 locals recommend
Omega Park
399 QC-323Mins from Downtown, take the whole family to this unique drive through safari experience where you can see all sorts of Canadian wildlife and even feed some. Bring your own carrots or purchase right at the gate
Neighbourhoods
Ottawa
Homey, friendly atmosphere with a diverse background and culture
Food scene
Located right on the canal, stunning views, great food and good pricing. Also has free parking which is a bonus for the area.
15 locals recommend
Canal Ritz
375 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayLocated right on the canal, stunning views, great food and good pricing. Also has free parking which is a bonus for the area.
Located at lansdown, excellent atmosphere and great food for the whole family. Chicken fingers cannot be beat here!
12 locals recommend
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
425 Marché WayLocated at lansdown, excellent atmosphere and great food for the whole family. Chicken fingers cannot be beat here!
Lago
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayTrendy date spot with amazing water/city views
upscale restaurant located right on the canal, cannot go wrong with this view, great food. Excellent date spot
Le Café
1 Elgin Stupscale restaurant located right on the canal, cannot go wrong with this view, great food. Excellent date spot
Mexican themed restaurant located right on the water. Amazing water and city views the whole family can enjoy
42 locals recommend
Mexicali Rosa's
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayMexican themed restaurant located right on the water. Amazing water and city views the whole family can enjoy
award winning Gelato that cannot be beat! (must try the pistachio). They also have authentic Italian light meals, coffees and hot chocolate like you've never tried before.
40 locals recommend
Stella Luna Gelato Cafe
1103 Bank Staward winning Gelato that cannot be beat! (must try the pistachio). They also have authentic Italian light meals, coffees and hot chocolate like you've never tried before.
Shopping
Large shopping centre right downtown with a variety of stores. parking for a fee
588 locals recommend
Rideau Centre
Large shopping centre right downtown with a variety of stores. parking for a fee
St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent BlvdGreat shopping Mall nearby with variety of stores and free parking
Great Mall with variety of stores including specialty stores not found regularly in Ottawa. Free Parking
161 locals recommend
Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore DrGreat Mall with variety of stores including specialty stores not found regularly in Ottawa. Free Parking
College Square Mall
1377 Woodroffe AveExcellent shopping area with plenty of outlet stores
Large outdoor shopping area with outlet stores of popular brands. Free Parking
164 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau DrLarge outdoor shopping area with outlet stores of popular brands. Free Parking
Parks and Beaches
Lovely beach located 15 mins away, lovely for spending the day with the family. Bring your picnic or have lunch at the tiki lounge right on the beach
31 locals recommend
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim RdLovely beach located 15 mins away, lovely for spending the day with the family. Bring your picnic or have lunch at the tiki lounge right on the beach
Excellent for the whole family, spend the day at the beach with a picnic
75 locals recommend
Britannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling AveExcellent for the whole family, spend the day at the beach with a picnic
Breathtaking views of the falls, excellent for a romantic walk or bring the whole family to awe at this natural wonder.
31 locals recommend
Prince of Wales Falls
Breathtaking views of the falls, excellent for a romantic walk or bring the whole family to awe at this natural wonder.
Gorgeous park with water views, picnic spots and lots of area for the kids to run and play.
30 locals recommend
Andrew Haydon Park
3127 Carling AveGorgeous park with water views, picnic spots and lots of area for the kids to run and play.
Calzavara Park
1602 Blohm DrWonderful park near by for the kids to enjoy
Calypso Theme Waterpark
2015 Calypso StLarge waterpark only mins from downtown
A breathtaking park to experience as a couple or for the whole family. Lots of hills and water views
41 locals recommend
Dominion Arboretum
ArboretumA breathtaking park to experience as a couple or for the whole family. Lots of hills and water views