Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Food Scene

464 Rideau St Order one chicken plate for two people. 5 min walk. Eat-in/Take-out · Cozy · $
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Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau St
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464 Rideau St Order one chicken plate for two people. 5 min walk. Eat-in/Take-out · Cozy · $
Seafood Cheery 3-storey stalwart with a nautical theme offering seafood classics & occasional live jazz. 54 York St Cozy · Casual · $$
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The Fish Market Restaurant
54 York St
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Seafood Cheery 3-storey stalwart with a nautical theme offering seafood classics & occasional live jazz. 54 York St Cozy · Casual · $$
Mexican Colorful counter-serve eatery featuring Mexican fare & a salsa bar, with margaritas & other drinks. 307 Dalhousie St Cozy · Casual · $-$$
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Ahora Mexican Restaurant
307 Dalhousie St
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Mexican Colorful counter-serve eatery featuring Mexican fare & a salsa bar, with margaritas & other drinks. 307 Dalhousie St Cozy · Casual · $-$$
Casual · Happy Hour · $$
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JOEY Rideau
50 Rideau St
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Casual · Happy Hour · $$
An extensive menu with all-day breakfast, burgers & poutine is at this 24-hour Canadian diner. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $
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Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market Square
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An extensive menu with all-day breakfast, burgers & poutine is at this 24-hour Canadian diner. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $
Beautiful Venue, Quiet · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
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Courtyard Restaurant
21 George St
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Beautiful Venue, Quiet · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
Sophisticated eatery featuring steak, seafood & a tasting menu in classy, stone-walled environs. Great cocktails · Casual/Formal · $$$
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Restaurant e18hteen
18 York St
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Sophisticated eatery featuring steak, seafood & a tasting menu in classy, stone-walled environs. Great cocktails · Casual/Formal · $$$
Canadian all you can eat · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
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Tucker's Marketplace
61 York St
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Canadian all you can eat · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$ Drink specials
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Milestones
700 Sussex Dr
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Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$ Drink specials
Casual split-level dining room serving sushi, sashimi & cooked Japanese entrees, including teriyaki. Casual · $$-$$$
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Wasabi Japanese Restaurant And Sushi Bar
41 Clarence St.
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Casual split-level dining room serving sushi, sashimi & cooked Japanese entrees, including teriyaki. Casual · $$-$$$
Happy Hour!! Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
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The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
74 George St
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Happy Hour!! Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
Franchise featuring average tex-mex at above-average prices. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
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Lone Star Texas Grill
128 George St
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Franchise featuring average tex-mex at above-average prices. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Casual · $$
Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$ One of our favorites.
The Black Tomato
11 George St
Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$ One of our favorites.
Great atmosphere, great food...try the burger. One of our favorites. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
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Chez Lucien
137 Murray St
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Great atmosphere, great food...try the burger. One of our favorites. Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy · $$
Small, subterranean spot with many wines & a European–influenced menu of steaks & seafood. Great for Wino's. Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$-$$$
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Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro
54 York St
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Small, subterranean spot with many wines & a European–influenced menu of steaks & seafood. Great for Wino's. Great cocktails · Cozy · Casual · $$-$$$
French Upscale fixture offering creative French cuisine & craft cocktails in an elegant interior. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual/Formal · $$-$$$ You pay for the location, not the food.
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Social
537 Sussex Dr
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French Upscale fixture offering creative French cuisine & craft cocktails in an elegant interior. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual/Formal · $$-$$$ You pay for the location, not the food.
Thai. Serene, informal option for traditional Thai favourites like curries & noodle stir-fries. Cozy · Casual · $$
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Khao Thai Restaurant
103 Murray St
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Thai. Serene, informal option for traditional Thai favourites like curries & noodle stir-fries. Cozy · Casual · $$
Seafood Restaurant and Sushi bar upstairs. The best sushi in the city at a good price. Quiet · Cozy· Casual · $$
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Lapointe Fish Restaurant
55 York St
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Seafood Restaurant and Sushi bar upstairs. The best sushi in the city at a good price. Quiet · Cozy· Casual · $$
Global small plates crafted with seasonal ingredients & paired with diverse wines in a snug space. Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
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Play Food & Wine
1 York St
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Global small plates crafted with seasonal ingredients & paired with diverse wines in a snug space. Great cocktails · Cozy · $$-$$$
Low-key cafe featuring local artwork & serving coffee, along with a variety of cakes & pastries. Pretty busy and touristy. Check-out Memories for something more authentic. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $$
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Oh So Good Desserts
54 York St
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Low-key cafe featuring local artwork & serving coffee, along with a variety of cakes & pastries. Pretty busy and touristy. Check-out Memories for something more authentic. Late-night food · Cozy · Casual · $$
Bright, bi-level eatery in a converted art gallery offering sandwiches & salads, plus cakes & pies. Quiet · Cozy · Casual · $-$$
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Memories Restaurant
136 St. Patrick St
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Bright, bi-level eatery in a converted art gallery offering sandwiches & salads, plus cakes & pies. Quiet · Cozy · Casual · $-$$
Great Spot of Southern USA, Cajun inspired Cuisine. Great selection of Whiskey and Scotch. Not cheap, but the secret SpeakEasy in the basement behind the bookcase makes it worth the visit.
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Union Local 613
315 Somerset St W
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Great Spot of Southern USA, Cajun inspired Cuisine. Great selection of Whiskey and Scotch. Not cheap, but the secret SpeakEasy in the basement behind the bookcase makes it worth the visit.
Another one of our favorites. Very Short walk and a great option for a quick breakfast.
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The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.
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Another one of our favorites. Very Short walk and a great option for a quick breakfast.
Another great nearby option. Considered one of the best restaurants in the city for foodies. Amazing brunch.
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Fraser
7 Springfield Rd
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Another great nearby option. Considered one of the best restaurants in the city for foodies. Amazing brunch.
Korean BBQ. A hidden gem. Always a line-up but it usually goes pretty quick.
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Alirang Restaurant
134 Nelson St
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Korean BBQ. A hidden gem. Always a line-up but it usually goes pretty quick.
Another hidden gem. Pick up a coffee, some breakfast or some lunch on your way to do some sight-seeing!
Portuguese Bakery and Syrian Kitchen
48 Nelson St
Another hidden gem. Pick up a coffee, some breakfast or some lunch on your way to do some sight-seeing!
Another nearby gem away from the tourist scene. Great Italien food, hand-made sauces and pasta. Fantastic brunch. Try the home-made quiche.
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Arturo's
49 Beechwood Ave.
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Another nearby gem away from the tourist scene. Great Italien food, hand-made sauces and pasta. Fantastic brunch. Try the home-made quiche.
For a more unique experience, try some Ethiopian food at this "hole-in-the-wall" establishment. Don't let the exterior scare you away.
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The Horn of Africa
364 Rideau St
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For a more unique experience, try some Ethiopian food at this "hole-in-the-wall" establishment. Don't let the exterior scare you away.
A staple on Rideau street. Has been in the fabric of the neighborhood for decades.
Rideau Bakery
1666 Bank Street
A staple on Rideau street. Has been in the fabric of the neighborhood for decades.
A 5$-menu restaurant. Have not tried it but always have a line. Popular with students.
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El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St.
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A 5$-menu restaurant. Have not tried it but always have a line. Popular with students.
Mouth-watering ice-cream. This Toronto-based francise always have a line, even in the winter.
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Sweet Jesus
97 Clarence St.
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Mouth-watering ice-cream. This Toronto-based francise always have a line, even in the winter.
One of our favorites. Sample desserts made from chocolates from around the world. Try the gourmet hot chocolate. It's rich enough to be dessert.
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CACAO 70 Eatery
53 William St
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One of our favorites. Sample desserts made from chocolates from around the world. Try the gourmet hot chocolate. It's rich enough to be dessert.
Great place to catch the game. Retractable roof in the summer time.
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Sens House
73 York St
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Great place to catch the game. Retractable roof in the summer time.
Another favorite. Unbelievable beer selection in an very charming and quaint atmosphere. Ask to be seated in the Abbey.
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Pub Italia
434 Preston St
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Another favorite. Unbelievable beer selection in an very charming and quaint atmosphere. Ask to be seated in the Abbey.

Sightseeing

A must in Ottawa. Visit The Parliament, Parliament Hill, the Peace Tower. Tours are free. To get tours of the inside of Parliament you must get to the ticket office early. The ticket office is across the street at O'Connor and Wellington St. Tours outside are free as well and normally don't usually have a wait.
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Холм парламента
Wellington Street
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A must in Ottawa. Visit The Parliament, Parliament Hill, the Peace Tower. Tours are free. To get tours of the inside of Parliament you must get to the ticket office early. The ticket office is across the street at O'Connor and Wellington St. Tours outside are free as well and normally don't usually have a wait.
The concentration of the Rideau Canal locks are best observed right off Wellington St between Parliament and The Chateau Laurier. The Rideau Canal turns into the Worlds Longest Skating rink during the Winter, into Winterlude. It runs from Downtown to Dow's Lake. Great views can also be had from Major Hill Park and Nepean Point
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Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
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The concentration of the Rideau Canal locks are best observed right off Wellington St between Parliament and The Chateau Laurier. The Rideau Canal turns into the Worlds Longest Skating rink during the Winter, into Winterlude. It runs from Downtown to Dow's Lake. Great views can also be had from Major Hill Park and Nepean Point
Arguably the best view in Ottawa. Sit at the feet of the Samuel De Champlain and enjoy a near 360 panaroma. You must take a trail on the west side of the National Art Gallery. No really known to most tourist.
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Nepean Point
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Arguably the best view in Ottawa. Sit at the feet of the Samuel De Champlain and enjoy a near 360 panaroma. You must take a trail on the west side of the National Art Gallery. No really known to most tourist.
A beautiful 10-15 min walk from The Charlotte. One of our favorite walks in Ottawa, as well as the best place to catch the sunset behind the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa River. Seldom visited by tourist, it's a great spot to unwind.
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Rideau Falls
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A beautiful 10-15 min walk from The Charlotte. One of our favorite walks in Ottawa, as well as the best place to catch the sunset behind the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa River. Seldom visited by tourist, it's a great spot to unwind.
The Governor General's residence. The grounds are huge and beautiful. The mansion itself has a free tour that's worth taking if you have more than a day in Ottawa. The grounds are especially gorgeous in the Fall. 15-15 min from the Charlotte
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Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Dr
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The Governor General's residence. The grounds are huge and beautiful. The mansion itself has a free tour that's worth taking if you have more than a day in Ottawa. The grounds are especially gorgeous in the Fall. 15-15 min from the Charlotte
A 10 min walk from the Charlotte. This is the where most tourist activity will be concentrated for sightseeing, entertainment, dinning, night life, shopping and everything else. No one comes to Ottawa without stopping by the market.
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ByWard Market
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A 10 min walk from the Charlotte. This is the where most tourist activity will be concentrated for sightseeing, entertainment, dinning, night life, shopping and everything else. No one comes to Ottawa without stopping by the market.
A great spot for night life and restaurants. Some would consider the night life older than that of the Market.
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Elgin Street
Elgin Street
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A great spot for night life and restaurants. Some would consider the night life older than that of the Market.
A posh and "hip" little neighborhood. Only a 5 min walk from The Charlotte. Most restaurants are concentrated along Beechwood Ave. This is the closest Drug store and grocery store (Metro). The Metro also sells beer.
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New Edinburgh
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A posh and "hip" little neighborhood. Only a 5 min walk from The Charlotte. Most restaurants are concentrated along Beechwood Ave. This is the closest Drug store and grocery store (Metro). The Metro also sells beer.
Great food scene and shopping. Home to Landsdown Park. Almost everything is concentrated along Bank Street. Bank Street Promenade extends from Laurier Street to well past Landsdown Park
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The Glebe
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Great food scene and shopping. Home to Landsdown Park. Almost everything is concentrated along Bank Street. Bank Street Promenade extends from Laurier Street to well past Landsdown Park
A lake that's part of the Rideau Canal system it's great place for a bike ride, paddle-board, paddle boat or a skate when it's cold. Has a great proximity to Little Italy and the Glebe.
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Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
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A lake that's part of the Rideau Canal system it's great place for a bike ride, paddle-board, paddle boat or a skate when it's cold. Has a great proximity to Little Italy and the Glebe.
Great food scene....obviously. Pub Italia has over 150 beers on the menu.
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Little Italy
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Great food scene....obviously. Pub Italia has over 150 beers on the menu.
Not the biggest Chinatown you've been too...but it has all the essentials. Anything from Korean to Vietnamese restaurants concentrated along Somerset Street.
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Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St W
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Not the biggest Chinatown you've been too...but it has all the essentials. Anything from Korean to Vietnamese restaurants concentrated along Somerset Street.
Beautiful National War Memorial centres this intersection with the Parliament and Chateau Laurier as a backdrop.
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Национальный военный мемориал
Wellington Street
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Beautiful National War Memorial centres this intersection with the Parliament and Chateau Laurier as a backdrop.
Awesome outdoor pedestrian shopping street. Great restaurants and shopping.
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Sparks Street
Sparks Street
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Awesome outdoor pedestrian shopping street. Great restaurants and shopping.

Parks & Nature

Great spot for amazing views of Parliament, the Canal and the Ottawa River. Many festivals take place in this park and it's a hop skip away from the market.
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Парк Мэйджорс-Хилл
Mackenzie Avenue
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Great spot for amazing views of Parliament, the Canal and the Ottawa River. Many festivals take place in this park and it's a hop skip away from the market.
Great spot to go swimming, hiking, camping, biking, skiing, etc. There is a beautiful panoramic view at the Champlain Lookout. Need a car to get here.
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Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la Gatineau
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Great spot to go swimming, hiking, camping, biking, skiing, etc. There is a beautiful panoramic view at the Champlain Lookout. Need a car to get here.
Stunning views of the Ottawa Valley. Great hiking trails.
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Champlain Lookout
Promenade Champlain
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Stunning views of the Ottawa Valley. Great hiking trails.
Home to a few amazing events throughout the year. The most popular being Winterlude and Mosaic.
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Jacques Cartier Park
285 Rue Laurier
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Home to a few amazing events throughout the year. The most popular being Winterlude and Mosaic.

Arts & Culture

The best Art Gallery in the country. Very centrally located to the market and other sites.
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Национальная галерея Канады
380 Sussex Dr
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The best Art Gallery in the country. Very centrally located to the market and other sites.
Fantastic Museum. There is so much to do here that it is not advisable for one day itineraries . It's not very centrally located, but a very easy drive or bus ride. Or bike ride in the summer. Be sure to grab a pint and a bit to eat at the Mill Street Brew Pub.
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Канадский военный музей
1 Vimy Pl
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Fantastic Museum. There is so much to do here that it is not advisable for one day itineraries . It's not very centrally located, but a very easy drive or bus ride. Or bike ride in the summer. Be sure to grab a pint and a bit to eat at the Mill Street Brew Pub.
Great spot for families, students, and nature buffs. Centrally located to visit the Glebe or Elgin Street.
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Канадский музей природы
240 McLeod St
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Great spot for families, students, and nature buffs. Centrally located to visit the Glebe or Elgin Street.
Formerly named the Museum of Civilization, the is a fantastic museum with loads of unique and ever changing exhibits. Also home to a IMAX/OMNI MAX theater.
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Канадский музей истории
100 Rue Laurier
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Formerly named the Museum of Civilization, the is a fantastic museum with loads of unique and ever changing exhibits. Also home to a IMAX/OMNI MAX theater.
Catch some theatre, symphonies and other performances.
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Национальный центр искусств
1 Elgin St
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Catch some theatre, symphonies and other performances.

Everything Else

University of Ottawa Campus
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University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. E
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University of Ottawa Campus
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Carleton University
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Essentials

Bilingual
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Montfort Hospital
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Bilingual
Long Term /Paliative care facility
Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital
43 Bruyère St
Long Term /Paliative care facility
Your closest option for groceries. We always shop here. You can also buy beer here. Order their pizza and pick it up. It's honestly one of the best value pizza's in the city.
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Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.
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Your closest option for groceries. We always shop here. You can also buy beer here. Order their pizza and pick it up. It's honestly one of the best value pizza's in the city.
Your closest option for a pharmacy.
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New Edinburgh Pharmacy
5 Beechwood Ave.
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Your closest option for a pharmacy.
Largest liquor, wine store in the city. There is an extensive vintage section in the basement.
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LCBO
160 Elgin St
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Largest liquor, wine store in the city. There is an extensive vintage section in the basement.
All kinds of beer.
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Beer Store
515 Somerset St W
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All kinds of beer.
Beer Store
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Beer Store
515 Somerset St W
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Beer Store
Your nearest option for a post office
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Canada Post
1106 Wellington St. W
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Your nearest option for a post office

Entertainment & Activities

Home to The Ottawa Redblacks, The Ottawa Fury and the Ottawa 67's, Landsdowne Park is more than just a sports venue. It's home to some of the trendiest food scene in Ottawa and has great shopping. Not huge on the tourist scene. It also host many special events and concerts.
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Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
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Home to The Ottawa Redblacks, The Ottawa Fury and the Ottawa 67's, Landsdowne Park is more than just a sports venue. It's home to some of the trendiest food scene in Ottawa and has great shopping. Not huge on the tourist scene. It also host many special events and concerts.
The biggest and most popular Scandinavian spa in the region and probably eastern Canada.
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
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The biggest and most popular Scandinavian spa in the region and probably eastern Canada.
Home of the Ottawa Senators. It's no where near the vicinity of downtown Ottawa. Parking has gotten very expensive and the drive is always very busy. Take the bus if you can.
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Канадиан Тайр Центр
1000 Palladium Dr
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Home of the Ottawa Senators. It's no where near the vicinity of downtown Ottawa. Parking has gotten very expensive and the drive is always very busy. Take the bus if you can.