Ottawa Hidden Gems to Check Out
Food scene
El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St.The Art House Café
555 Somerset St WFancy brunch spot with gorgeous interior - make sure to get a reservation in advance!
The Vanitea Room
551 Somerset St WFancy brunch spot with gorgeous interior - make sure to get a reservation in advance!
Live Music
Atomic Rooster
303 Bank StBars/ Clubs
Great Beyonce nights and all-around dancing. Laid-back atmosphere.
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Babylon
317 Bank StGreat Beyonce nights and all-around dancing. Laid-back atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous interior and you can walk around the lobby and quite a bit inside for free!
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Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau StGorgeous interior and you can walk around the lobby and quite a bit inside for free!
Nature
Great spot for those looking for a long walk that's not too crowded. It is pretty off the beaten path, though and will require an Uber, taxi or very long bus ride.
Stony Swamp Trail
NCC 26Great spot for those looking for a long walk that's not too crowded. It is pretty off the beaten path, though and will require an Uber, taxi or very long bus ride.
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Ungaphoswa
Bank street is packed with cool murals :)
Some spots to check out in particular:
- the corner of Lisgar (this street) and Bank has a beautiful fish mural
- between Third and Fourth avenue has the Russian nesting doll mural shown as the guidebook picture
Iindlela zokonga
Many museums permanent collections are free Thursday nights
- Check specific websites to confirm which
Ukuhamba-hamba
Bus tickets are $3.50, day pass is $10.75
Buses accept cash-only as payment - or a ticket purchased at a machine.