Food Scene
Coconut Lagoon
853 St. Laurent BlvdOne of the best indian food places (and restaurant) in the city!
YKO BBQ Chicken
375 McArthur Ave.This place has knock-out charcoal-bbq African chicken. Super tasty.
With a name like "Best Pizza" this place sort of sets itself up for a letdown, but it's actually pretty good. I'd recommend take-out, let's just say the eat-in situation is..low-key.
Best Pizza
295 McArthur Ave.With a name like "Best Pizza" this place sort of sets itself up for a letdown, but it's actually pretty good. I'd recommend take-out, let's just say the eat-in situation is..low-key.
A bit more of a walk (probably a drive) but the BEST tacos (imo) in the city. And trust me, I know my tacos.
31 locals recommend
Ola Cocina Taqueria
62 Barrette StA bit more of a walk (probably a drive) but the BEST tacos (imo) in the city. And trust me, I know my tacos.
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.You'll fit right in with Ottawa's most-loved coffee shop - Bridgehead
The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.Amazing scones. Need I say more?
Lai Lai Chinese Restaurant
449 McArthur Ave.Darn good chinese food.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetIf you've never seen, it must be seen.
People love the Byward. Shops, farmers markets, nightlife and big-time restaurant scene.
585 locals recommend
ByWard Market
People love the Byward. Shops, farmers markets, nightlife and big-time restaurant scene.
Parks & Nature
You can hit up the Canal at any point, it's a beautiful walking trail and in the summer months it's recommended to pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery.
215 locals recommend
Rideau Canal
You can hit up the Canal at any point, it's a beautiful walking trail and in the summer months it's recommended to pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery.
Skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Gatineau is the nearest outdoor playground.
174 locals recommend
Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauSkiing in the winter, hiking in the summer. Gatineau is the nearest outdoor playground.
I LOVE this beach. Huge, never feels crowded, nice sandy beaches, gorgeous surroundings and you can access it via public transport, by bike*, or by driving.
*I consider 40km a really nice bike ride.
31 locals recommend
Petrie Island Beach
795 Trim RdI LOVE this beach. Huge, never feels crowded, nice sandy beaches, gorgeous surroundings and you can access it via public transport, by bike*, or by driving.
*I consider 40km a really nice bike ride.
Essentials
FreshCo
320 McArthur Ave.All the groceries
Loblaws
64 Isabella StAll the groceries, just a bit more expensive than FreshCo.
Food Basics
1021 Cyrville RdMore of all the groceries. Mid-priced.