Time Away's Guidebook to Ottawa
City/town information
Gatineau is a quick hop, skip & a jump from downtown Ottawa and crosses you over in to the province of Quebec. The best place to visit in Gatineau is the Gatineau Park which is filled with hiking trails throughout and all at different levels of difficulty and all have their own special feature. Whether you are looking for all forest, rock climbing or some water sights Gatineau Park has it all!
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Gatineau
Gatineau is a quick hop, skip & a jump from downtown Ottawa and crosses you over in to the province of Quebec. The best place to visit in Gatineau is the Gatineau Park which is filled with hiking trails throughout and all at different levels of difficulty and all have their own special feature. Whether you are looking for all forest, rock climbing or some water sights Gatineau Park has it all!
Wakefield is a quaint area not too far outside of Ottawa on the Quebec side. Its charming eateries and bakeries make it a great place for brunch. There are a few local antique stores located here and it is situated right along a small body of water in which you can kayak, canoe or paddle board on while visiting.
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Wakefield
Wakefield is a quaint area not too far outside of Ottawa on the Quebec side. Its charming eateries and bakeries make it a great place for brunch. There are a few local antique stores located here and it is situated right along a small body of water in which you can kayak, canoe or paddle board on while visiting.
Food scene
Lansdowne has a multitude of restaurants and shopping. It is also where you can go to catch the Redblacks play some CFL, soccer tournaments, concerts and music festivals. Great vibes and there is usually a Farmer's Market during the summer to fall months!
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Lansdowne Park
Marché WayLansdowne has a multitude of restaurants and shopping. It is also where you can go to catch the Redblacks play some CFL, soccer tournaments, concerts and music festivals. Great vibes and there is usually a Farmer's Market during the summer to fall months!
Tavern on the Falls is only open in the summer months and during good weather as it is all outdoors. It is located right in the heart of downtown and overlooks the Ottawa River. The views are stunning and the vibe is fantastic. They only serve beverages.
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Tavern on the Falls
1 John StTavern on the Falls is only open in the summer months and during good weather as it is all outdoors. It is located right in the heart of downtown and overlooks the Ottawa River. The views are stunning and the vibe is fantastic. They only serve beverages.
Best margaritas in town! This location is located right in the heart of the Byward Market (Ottawa's downtown core). Laid back vibes and delicious tacos.
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El Camino
380 Elgin StBest margaritas in town! This location is located right in the heart of the Byward Market (Ottawa's downtown core). Laid back vibes and delicious tacos.
Little Italy in Ottawa is located on Preston Street. There are a ton of really great restaurants along this strip and fun pubs. Some of our favourite places include Mati, Evoo, Heart & Crown and the Absolute Comedy Club!
Литтл Итали
Little Italy in Ottawa is located on Preston Street. There are a ton of really great restaurants along this strip and fun pubs. Some of our favourite places include Mati, Evoo, Heart & Crown and the Absolute Comedy Club!
Neighbourhoods
The Glebe is a well-known area in Ottawa which features tons of historic homes and the well-established Glebe Collegiate Institute - a high school known for great academics and keeping its historic charm. A large section of Bank Street is captured within The Glebe neighborhood and features shopping and good eats throughout.
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The Glebe
The Glebe is a well-known area in Ottawa which features tons of historic homes and the well-established Glebe Collegiate Institute - a high school known for great academics and keeping its historic charm. A large section of Bank Street is captured within The Glebe neighborhood and features shopping and good eats throughout.
Westboro is a popular area of Ottawa packed with good food and local shopping. It is also the home of Westboro beach which is situated on the Ottawa River and right off of the Parkway.
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Westboro
Westboro is a popular area of Ottawa packed with good food and local shopping. It is also the home of Westboro beach which is situated on the Ottawa River and right off of the Parkway.
Mall Shopping
Bayshore is the largest mall in Ottawa aside from the Rideau Centre. It has recently been renovated and includes a ton of stores if you're looking for some shopping fun when its raining. Parking is much easier to get at Bayshore than downtown at the Rideau Centre.
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Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore DrBayshore is the largest mall in Ottawa aside from the Rideau Centre. It has recently been renovated and includes a ton of stores if you're looking for some shopping fun when its raining. Parking is much easier to get at Bayshore than downtown at the Rideau Centre.
Beach Therapy
Britannia Beach is one of the city's largest beaches. It has great views and walking trails around. It also features a little snack & drink bar.
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Britannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling AveBritannia Beach is one of the city's largest beaches. It has great views and walking trails around. It also features a little snack & drink bar.
Mooney's Bay is another large beach in Ottawa. It also features a snack & drink bar and is also home to Ottawa's favourite summer event, Hope Beach Volleyball Tournament.
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Mooney's Bay
Mooney's Bay is another large beach in Ottawa. It also features a snack & drink bar and is also home to Ottawa's favourite summer event, Hope Beach Volleyball Tournament.
Sightseeing
Parliament Hill is a must-see in Ottawa. Located right downtown and is a beautiful example of architecture from Canada's routes.
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Холм парламента
Wellington StreetParliament Hill is a must-see in Ottawa. Located right downtown and is a beautiful example of architecture from Canada's routes.
Beautiful views all along the Rideau Canal in all seasons. Highly recommended for walking along, biking by or skating on in the winter. The Rideau Canal is the largest human-made waterway and tourists all around the world come to Ottawa to see it. Especially in the winter during Winterlude!
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Канал Ридо
Beautiful views all along the Rideau Canal in all seasons. Highly recommended for walking along, biking by or skating on in the winter. The Rideau Canal is the largest human-made waterway and tourists all around the world come to Ottawa to see it. Especially in the winter during Winterlude!
Things to Do
Gorgeous spa located just over the bridge in Chelsea, Quebec.
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The Nordic Spa & Relaxation
747 Rue Jacques Cartier NGorgeous spa located just over the bridge in Chelsea, Quebec.
Head to Dow's Lake for canoe & kayak rentals during the spring to fall months. You can also start your skating journey here in the winter or simply watch boats go by and have a nice picnic by the water! This is also a favourite spot for the Canadian Tulip Festival during the month of May.
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Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth DrivewayHead to Dow's Lake for canoe & kayak rentals during the spring to fall months. You can also start your skating journey here in the winter or simply watch boats go by and have a nice picnic by the water! This is also a favourite spot for the Canadian Tulip Festival during the month of May.
If you enjoy casinos, live music, good food and a fun atmosphere, this is a great place to check out!
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoIf you enjoy casinos, live music, good food and a fun atmosphere, this is a great place to check out!
Feed chickadees right from the palm of your hand!
Open all year long.
https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/mer-bleue
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Тропа по торфянику Мер-Блю
Ridge RoadFeed chickadees right from the palm of your hand!
Open all year long.
https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/mer-bleue