Food Scene
Starbucks
100 Elgin StIt's close and always reliable!
A Byward Market cafe and microroastery. The coffee is freshly roasted on site and the baked goods, soups, and sandwiches are made daily with fresh ingredients.
18 locals recommend
Bluebird Coffee
261 Dalhousie StA Byward Market cafe and microroastery. The coffee is freshly roasted on site and the baked goods, soups, and sandwiches are made daily with fresh ingredients.
Great coffee, sandwiches and light meals.
Serves beer, wine and cocktails too!
11 locals recommend
Bar Lucy
111 York StGreat coffee, sandwiches and light meals.
Serves beer, wine and cocktails too!
We always enjoy a nearby Cora for a fancy breakfast. Besides, it's on the way to shopping at the Rideau Center.
12 locals recommend
Cora Breakfast and Lunch
179 Rideau StWe always enjoy a nearby Cora for a fancy breakfast. Besides, it's on the way to shopping at the Rideau Center.
The Fish Market Restaurant
54 York StGood variety of fish and seafood and always good food.
One of our favorite restaurants in a beautiful stone building.
6 locals recommend
Courtyard Restaurant
21 George StOne of our favorite restaurants in a beautiful stone building.
You can't come to Ottawa without trying the best dessert in the city: a tasty beaver tail!
59 locals recommend
BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StYou can't come to Ottawa without trying the best dessert in the city: a tasty beaver tail!
Social
537 Sussex DrFrench plates in a fancy environment.
Great gluten free single serving foods, desserts, etc.
If you eat gluten free, you need to check this out.
Olive & Chili
51 York StGreat gluten free single serving foods, desserts, etc.
If you eat gluten free, you need to check this out.
Wilfrid's
1 Rideau StElegant restaurant in the Chateau Laurier with an awesome brunch on Sundays.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Ottawa Market
75 York StClose and always great food.
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
74 George StLarge selection of gourmet pizzas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie StBeautiful views of the city at this rooftop bar.
In addition to being Ottawa's most active Blues bar, the Rainbow also plays Alternative, Pop, Reggae, Country, Funk, R & B, Soul, Jazz, Rock.
16 locals recommend
The Rainbow
76 Murray StIn addition to being Ottawa's most active Blues bar, the Rainbow also plays Alternative, Pop, Reggae, Country, Funk, R & B, Soul, Jazz, Rock.
Shopping
Market Organics
126 York StGreat store to buy organic or gluten free produce and products.
Rideau Centre
Great indoor shopping mall.
Great indoor/outdoor market for fresh produce, foods, and knick-knacks.
61 locals recommend
Byward Market Square
Byward Market SquareGreat indoor/outdoor market for fresh produce, foods, and knick-knacks.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetHome of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada.
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrCanada's premier art gallery.
Notre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrNational historic site in Canada.
Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrWhere Canadian coins are made.
Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington StThe National War Memorial
Wellington StreetConfederation Square is an urban square considered the second most important ceremonial centre in Canada's capital city, after Parliament Hill.
Confederation Square
53 Elgin StConfederation Square is an urban square considered the second most important ceremonial centre in Canada's capital city, after Parliament Hill.
Rideau Canal
Essentials
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.LCBO
160 Elgin StLiquor store.
Rexall Drugstore
200 Rideau StNearest pharmacy