Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
Pub Italia
434 Preston StGreat pub atmosphere; large selection of beers; good food
SuzyQ Doughnuts
1015 Wellington St. WHomemade and unique donuts
Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant
691 Somerset St WPopular dim sum restaurant
Great coffee, staff and atmosphere
31 Einheimische empfehlen
The Ministry of Coffee and Social Affairs
1013 Wellington St. WGreat coffee, staff and atmosphere
Always something good on the menu and for kids too
63 Einheimische empfehlen
The Hintonburg Public House
1020 Wellington St. WAlways something good on the menu and for kids too
Great Pho, although all very good pho places on Somerset. This one is cash only.
Pho Bo Ga 2 Snack Bar
857 Somerset St WGreat Pho, although all very good pho places on Somerset. This one is cash only.
Italian foods and groceries, fresh pasta and homemade sauces, Italian sausages and deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, and party trays and gift baskets.
Casa Nicastro Foods
304 Preston St Italian foods and groceries, fresh pasta and homemade sauces, Italian sausages and deli meats, cheeses, sandwiches, and party trays and gift baskets.
Entertainment & Activities
Easy walk from Booth St. Stunning building and great exhibits
395 Einheimische empfehlen
Kanadisches Kriegsmuseum
1 Vimy PlEasy walk from Booth St. Stunning building and great exhibits
Children's Festival, Ottawa Blues Fest, all take place here - walking distance from Booth St.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
LeBreton Flats
Children's Festival, Ottawa Blues Fest, all take place here - walking distance from Booth St.
Annually, in July. Bluesfest takes place a five minute walk from the apartment. No need to fight crowds and traffic, just walk on down to see your favorite artists. Buy yout pass or tickets in advance.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
RBC Ottawa BluesFest
Annually, in July. Bluesfest takes place a five minute walk from the apartment. No need to fight crowds and traffic, just walk on down to see your favorite artists. Buy yout pass or tickets in advance.
Sightseeing
Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StDows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway Tulip Festival
Ride or walk down to the Ottawa River Pathway and go east or west for miles to experience the river views.
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Ottawa River Pathway
Ottawa River PathwayRide or walk down to the Ottawa River Pathway and go east or west for miles to experience the river views.
Arts & Culture
Great exhibits, fantastic building and view of Parliament
545 Einheimische empfehlen
Kanadas Nationalmuseum für Geschichte und Gesellschaft
100 Rue LaurierGreat exhibits, fantastic building and view of Parliament
240 McLeod St
240 McLeod StreetYour kids will love this and so will you.
Permanent collection and special exhibitions not to be missed
552 Einheimische empfehlen
National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrPermanent collection and special exhibitions not to be missed
Essentials
Ha Long Fish & Seafood Market
789 Somerset St WFresh fish every day.
Kowloon Market
712 Somerset St WEverything you need for Chinese cooking and then some.
Standard grocery fare and a Wine Rack too.
119 Einheimische empfehlen
Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StStandard grocery fare and a Wine Rack too.
Big grocery store, lots of parking, #2 bus stops at the door.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond RdBig grocery store, lots of parking, #2 bus stops at the door.
Parks & Nature
The central Experiment Farm attractions
http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/about-us/offices-and-locations/central-experimental-farm/farm-attractions/?id=1169817907211
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Central Experimental Farm
960 Carling AveThe central Experiment Farm attractions
http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/about-us/offices-and-locations/central-experimental-farm/farm-attractions/?id=1169817907211
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
345 Slater St.OC Transpo
1500 St. Laurent Blvdhttp://www.octranspo1.com/splash