Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Delicious baked goods at the Rideau Bakery including amazing bread baked fresh. I recommend the poppy seed loaf.
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Rideau Bakery
50 Rideau StDelicious baked goods at the Rideau Bakery including amazing bread baked fresh. I recommend the poppy seed loaf.
This is my favourite coffee shop. They roast their own beans fresh, and the baristas are always up for a great conversation. Also a great place to come with your laptop and get some work done using their free wifi.
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Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Sandy Hill)
317 Rue Wilbrod StThis is my favourite coffee shop. They roast their own beans fresh, and the baristas are always up for a great conversation. Also a great place to come with your laptop and get some work done using their free wifi.
Super close to our apartment and the entire food menu is $5.95. No joke! Drinks are normal prices, but the food menu is the best deal ever. Order the burgers... yummy.
Laurier Social House
244 Laurier Avenue EastSuper close to our apartment and the entire food menu is $5.95. No joke! Drinks are normal prices, but the food menu is the best deal ever. Order the burgers... yummy.
Located right on the University of Ottawa campus, this restaurant has live music, poetry slams, open mics, or other student-run events almost every night of the week. Their food is good and also beer is also very reasonable. The patio is super quiet and nice in the summer. Only open Mon-Fri.
Café Nostalgica
601 Cumberland StLocated right on the University of Ottawa campus, this restaurant has live music, poetry slams, open mics, or other student-run events almost every night of the week. Their food is good and also beer is also very reasonable. The patio is super quiet and nice in the summer. Only open Mon-Fri.
Arts & Culture
There is always something going on in the realms of popular Canadian music, dance, theatre, or orchestra. If you are under 30 years old, you are eligible for "Live Rush" tickets for $15 on the same day of a performance. Well worth the money!
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StThere is always something going on in the realms of popular Canadian music, dance, theatre, or orchestra. If you are under 30 years old, you are eligible for "Live Rush" tickets for $15 on the same day of a performance. Well worth the money!
Canada's best art museum. Check out their special exhibits for up close and personal views of the best Canadian and International artists.
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I-National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrCanada's best art museum. Check out their special exhibits for up close and personal views of the best Canadian and International artists.
I-Museum yaseCanada yezolimo
240 McLeod StDinasours, mammals, birds, oh my!
Extremely well done museum depicting Canada's participation in the first and second world wars.
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I-Museum yaseCanada yaseMbhongolo
1 Vimy PlExtremely well done museum depicting Canada's participation in the first and second world wars.
The First People's Hall is the highlight of this amazing museum, depicting the rich history of Canada's Aboriginal people. There is also a great IMAX theatre.
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I-Museum yaseCanada yezoLimo
100 Rue LaurierThe First People's Hall is the highlight of this amazing museum, depicting the rich history of Canada's Aboriginal people. There is also a great IMAX theatre.
Take a free guided tour of the Canadian Parliament buildings. Take a selfie with Justin Trudeau!
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Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetTake a free guided tour of the Canadian Parliament buildings. Take a selfie with Justin Trudeau!
The Laurier House was the residence of two of Canada's iconic Prime Ministers - Sir Wilfred Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King. It is also conveniently located just blocks away on the corner of Laurier and Chapel. Well worth a visit, and it is free this summer for holders of a Parks Canada 150 Pass.
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Laurier House National Historic Site
335 Laurier Ave. EThe Laurier House was the residence of two of Canada's iconic Prime Ministers - Sir Wilfred Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King. It is also conveniently located just blocks away on the corner of Laurier and Chapel. Well worth a visit, and it is free this summer for holders of a Parks Canada 150 Pass.
Getting Around
This bus stop, located at the Rideau Centre, is 15 mins walk from our apartment, and every bus in the city stops here. Fare is $3.50.
Mackenzie King 1A station
This bus stop, located at the Rideau Centre, is 15 mins walk from our apartment, and every bus in the city stops here. Fare is $3.50.
Entertainment & Activities
Level One
14 Waller StLovely cinema about 15-20 mins walk from our house, which shows indie/alternative films and second screening hollywood hits. Go early as this place has a following and there are often line ups.
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ByTowne Cinema
325 Rideau StLovely cinema about 15-20 mins walk from our house, which shows indie/alternative films and second screening hollywood hits. Go early as this place has a following and there are often line ups.
Large movie theatre in the Glebe, accessible by bus.
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Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne VIP
325 Marché WayLarge movie theatre in the Glebe, accessible by bus.
Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward AveParks & Nature
Beautiful park along Ottawa River. Great place for a picnic or a stroll on the walking/cycling paths.
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Strathcona Park
25 Range RdBeautiful park along Ottawa River. Great place for a picnic or a stroll on the walking/cycling paths.
Beautiful park in Gatineau with many hiking, skiing, walking, snowshoeing, and biking trails. Need a car to access.
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Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la GatineauBeautiful park in Gatineau with many hiking, skiing, walking, snowshoeing, and biking trails. Need a car to access.
Beautiful conservation area 40 km outside Ottawa near my hometown of Almonte. Great place to spend an afternoon with a picnic and a friend.
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Mill of Kintail Conservation Area
2854 Ramsay Concession 8Beautiful conservation area 40 km outside Ottawa near my hometown of Almonte. Great place to spend an afternoon with a picnic and a friend.
Park close to the National Art Gallery, within 34 mins walking distance from our apartment. Great views of the Parliament buildings.
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Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenuePark close to the National Art Gallery, within 34 mins walking distance from our apartment. Great views of the Parliament buildings.
Essentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella StClosest grocery store to our house. About 15 mins walk.
Drugstore + pharmacy nearest to our house. 20 mins walk.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank StDrugstore + pharmacy nearest to our house. 20 mins walk.
Mac's
1025 Merivale RdGreat for last minute items and snacks.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Wunderkammer
234 Dalhousie Stgorgeous jewelry
Maker House Co.
987 Wellington St. WAll handmade local goods.
boogie + birdie
256 Elgin StLocal, handmade, and Canadian goods.
The Gifted Type
253 Elgin StAmazing magazine store with a huge selection.