Arts & Culture
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrFree on Thursdays, 5-8pm
Parks & Nature
!!! 4 blocks away from condo are the small natural spring-fed McKay Lake (a Meromictic lake) and the Pond, around both of which foot-paths wind through the Caldwell-Carver Conservation Area.!!! Swimming allowed in pond 7am to 2pm.
Pond Street
Pond Street!!! 4 blocks away from condo are the small natural spring-fed McKay Lake (a Meromictic lake) and the Pond, around both of which foot-paths wind through the Caldwell-Carver Conservation Area.!!! Swimming allowed in pond 7am to 2pm.
Immense (about 200km x 100km) wild park managed by the National Capital Commission. Lookout points and lovely picnic areas (get sandwiches at La Bottega before leaving downtown). Cycling and swimming in summer. Downhill skiing (Camp Fortune) and cross-country skiing in winter.
522 locals recommend
Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottImmense (about 200km x 100km) wild park managed by the National Capital Commission. Lookout points and lovely picnic areas (get sandwiches at La Bottega before leaving downtown). Cycling and swimming in summer. Downhill skiing (Camp Fortune) and cross-country skiing in winter.
Food Scene
Great coffee and gourmet grilled cheese. Also kale salads and healthy soups.
31 locals recommend
Red Door Provisions
117 Beechwood Ave.Great coffee and gourmet grilled cheese. Also kale salads and healthy soups.
Tucker's Marketplace
61 York StCheap but good buffet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub 101
101 York StCheap drinks and food — $5.50 for any dish!
Sightseeing
Tour Parliament building and grounds.
Attend Question Period if House of Commons is sitting. Check parliamentary calendar. Can reserve through your member of parliament. Usually 1pm but 11am on Fridays so members can get home to their ridings.
891 locals recommend
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetTour Parliament building and grounds.
Attend Question Period if House of Commons is sitting. Check parliamentary calendar. Can reserve through your member of parliament. Usually 1pm but 11am on Fridays so members can get home to their ridings.
Take a tour of the GG’s residence and grounds. PM and family currently live in cottage at back.
18 locals recommend
Rideau Hall Grounds
1 Sussex DrTake a tour of the GG’s residence and grounds. PM and family currently live in cottage at back.
Shopping
Jacobson’s Gourmet Concepts
103 Beechwood Ave.High-end gourmet food shop.
Essentials
FreshCo
320 McArthur Ave.Best prices in the city. Weekly sales start Thursdays.