Best of Ottawa, ON
The Capital of Canada
About Ottawa
Ottawa serves as the capital city of Canada, situated in southeastern Ontario where the Ottawa River meets the Rideau River. It forms the core of the National Capital Region alongside its neighbor Gatineau, Quebec. The city is the fourth-largest in the country by both city and metropolitan population.
📣 What's going on in Ottawa
- 📅 Ottawa Bluesfest — Fri, Jul 10 · 5:00 PM · Lebreton Flats, Booth St. and Scott St.
- 📅 ABBA Celebration — Fri, Jul 10 · 8:00 PM · Theatre du Casino du Lac-Leamy, 1 Blvd du Casino
- 📅 Emo Night Ottawa - Divorced Dad Rock Night — Fri, Jul 10 · 10:00 PM · The 27 Club, 27 York Street
- 📅 Canada's Circus Spectacular - Circus Rocks — Sat, Jul 11 · 3:00 PM · The Arena at TD Place, 1015 Bank St.
Tumeric
Tumeric serves Indian cuisine in the Golden Triangle neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Ottawa
70 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Andaz Ottawa Byward Market
Andaz Ottawa Byward Market is located at 325 Dalhousie Street.
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Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre
Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre is a hotel located at 1274 Carling Avenue.
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Capital Hill Hotel & Suites
The Capital Hill Hotel & Suites is located at 88 Albert Street.
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Cartier Place Suites Hotel
Cartier Place Suites Hotel is located at 180 Cooper Street.
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Comfort Inn Ottawa East
Comfort Inn Ottawa East is a hotel located at 1252 Michael Street North.
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Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East is located at 200 Coventry Road.
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Days Inn Downtown Ottawa
Days Inn Downtown Ottawa is a hotel located at 319 Rideau Street.
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Delta City Centre
Delta City Centre is a hotel located at 101 Lyon Street North.
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa
Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa is located at 100 Coventry Road.
Best Restaurants in Ottawa
119 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Daldongnae Korean BBQ
Daldongnae Korean BBQ serves Korean cuisine in the Chinatown neighborhood.
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El Taco De Oro
El Taco De Oro is a Mexican restaurant located in the Lowertown neighborhood.
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Elgin Street Diner
Elgin Street Diner serves regional cuisine in the Golden Triangle neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Ottawa
87 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Bean Bag Play Cafe
Bean Bag Play Cafe is a café located in the Island Park neighborhood.
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Bridgehead
Bridgehead operates as a coffee shop in the Rideau Gardens neighborhood.
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Café Cloudforest Coffee
Café Cloudforest Coffee is a coffee shop located in the LeBreton Flats neighborhood.
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Caramello Cafe
Caramello Cafe is a café located in the Fisher Park neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Ottawa
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Aulde Dubliner & Pour House
Aulde Dubliner & Pour House is a bar located in the Byward Market neighborhood.
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Avant-Garde Bar
Avant-Garde Bar is a bar located in the Byward Market neighborhood.
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Braumeister Bierhalle
Braumeister Bierhalle operates as a bar in the Hintonburg neighborhood.
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Brixton's British Pub
Brixton's British Pub serves as a local bar in the Centretown neighborhood.
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Chez Lucien
Chez Lucien operates as a bar within the Byward Market neighborhood.
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Copper Spirits and Sights
Copper Spirits and Sights is a bar located in the Byward Market.
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Craft Beer Market
Craft Beer Market is a bar located in the Rideau Gardens neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Ottawa
55 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Bank of Canada Museum
Located in Centretown, the Bank of Canada Museum offers insights into the nation's financial history.
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Billings Estate Museum
The Billings Estate Museum serves as a local attraction in the Billings Bridge neighborhood.
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Bytown Museum
The Bytown Museum is an attraction located in the Byward Market neighborhood.
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Byward Market Building
Located in the Byward Market neighborhood, this attraction is known as the Byward Market Building.
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Located in the Civic Hospital neighborhood, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum serves as a local attraction.
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Located in the Civic Hospital neighborhood, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum offers a look into the nation's agricultural history.
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Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Located in Wateridge Village, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum showcases aircraft and space artifacts.
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Canadian War Museum
The Canadian War Museum is an attraction located in the LeBreton Flats neighborhood.
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Gallery 101
Gallery 101 is an attraction located in the Centretown neighborhood.
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Laurier House
Laurier House is an attraction located in the Sandy Hill neighborhood.
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Musée canadien de l'histoire
The Musée canadien de l'histoire is located in the Byward Market neighborhood.
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Musée canadien de l'histoire
The Musée canadien de l'histoire is located in the Byward Market neighborhood.
Best Shops in Ottawa
118 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Blandin & Delloye
Blandin & Delloye is a shop located in the Centretown neighborhood.
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Boogie + Birdie
Boogie + Birdie is a shop located in the Centretown neighborhood.
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Books on Beechwood
Books on Beechwood is a shop located in the New Edinburgh neighborhood.
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Fabric Collective
Fabric Collective is a shop located in the Rideau Gardens neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Ottawa
112 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Jack Purcell Park
Jack Purcell Park is a green space located in the Centretown neighborhood.
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Commissioners Park
Commissioners Park is a green space located in the Little Italy neighborhood.
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Kitigànensag
Kitigànensag is a park located in the Confederation Heights neighborhood.
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Alexander Park
Alexander Park is a green space located in the Laurentian View neighborhood.
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Annie Pootoogook Park
Annie Pootoogook Park is a green space located in the Sandy Hill neighborhood.
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Anthony Vincent Park
Anthony Vincent Park is a green space located in the Manor Park neighborhood.
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Billings Estate Museum
Located in the Billings Bridge neighborhood, the Billings Estate Museum is a park.
Nearby cities to explore
More guides within driving distance of Ottawa.
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