Guidebook for Ottawa

Hannah
Guidebook for Ottawa

Food Scene

You must order the authentic spring rolls. Use the provided lettuce to wrap the spring rolls and dip it into the sauce. You will be asking for more! Also, try the Papaya Salad with the homemade beef jerky, the beef takaki, and the bún chả Hà Nội. If you like fish, order the chả cá lá vọng (tilapia).
SEN Asian Cuisine
200 Marché Way
You must order the authentic spring rolls. Use the provided lettuce to wrap the spring rolls and dip it into the sauce. You will be asking for more! Also, try the Papaya Salad with the homemade beef jerky, the beef takaki, and the bún chả Hà Nội. If you like fish, order the chả cá lá vọng (tilapia).
The rolls are excellent here like the Tomo Rolls. If you are coming for some Sashimi (Raw Fish), Thursday is when they get there fresh shipment of fish for the week. This place is "happening" after dinner with standing room only as it turns into a social bar/nightclub.
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Tomo Restaurant
109 Clarence St.
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The rolls are excellent here like the Tomo Rolls. If you are coming for some Sashimi (Raw Fish), Thursday is when they get there fresh shipment of fish for the week. This place is "happening" after dinner with standing room only as it turns into a social bar/nightclub.
For the most authentic Chinese food in Ottawa, this is the place that all locals go to. Price is great and food is the closest thing to the Toronto Chinese Food scene!
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Ng's Cuisine
1499 Merivale Rd
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For the most authentic Chinese food in Ottawa, this is the place that all locals go to. Price is great and food is the closest thing to the Toronto Chinese Food scene!
Authentic Middle Eastern food can be found here.
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Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.
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Authentic Middle Eastern food can be found here.
A safe bet for Canadian food can be found here.
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Chez Lucien
137 Murray St
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A safe bet for Canadian food can be found here.
Know in Ottawa for their bagels! Come here for the best in town bagels.
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Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank St
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Know in Ottawa for their bagels! Come here for the best in town bagels.
This is located in the heart of Westboro. A unique dinning experience you must check out while in Ottawa.
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Supply and Demand
1335 Wellington St. W
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This is located in the heart of Westboro. A unique dinning experience you must check out while in Ottawa.
Fine dinning at it's best in Ottawa. Take a special someone here for a romantic dinner. This place has an amazing decor. Do not forgot to bring your wallet!
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Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.
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Fine dinning at it's best in Ottawa. Take a special someone here for a romantic dinner. This place has an amazing decor. Do not forgot to bring your wallet!
Mexican food with great prices on things like Fish Taco. Great drinks can be found here as well. This place can get very busy so come early.
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El Camino
380 Elgin St
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Mexican food with great prices on things like Fish Taco. Great drinks can be found here as well. This place can get very busy so come early.
If you are looking for Vegetarian, then this place is for you!
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Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin St
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If you are looking for Vegetarian, then this place is for you!
Situated next to El Camino, Come here if the lineups are long next door. The same owner runs both restuarant. This place is very unique with some interested cocktails and Asian influence food.
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Datsun
380 Elgin St
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Situated next to El Camino, Come here if the lineups are long next door. The same owner runs both restuarant. This place is very unique with some interested cocktails and Asian influence food.
One of the top chef's in Ottawa owns this restaurant. $$$ = Fine Dining
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Gezellig
337 Richmond Rd
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One of the top chef's in Ottawa owns this restaurant. $$$ = Fine Dining

Drinks & Nightlife

Amazing view from this Rooftop Bar and Lounge.
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Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie St
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Amazing view from this Rooftop Bar and Lounge.

Shopping

Come here for all your high-end shopping needs from Tiffany, , Club Monaco, Nordstrom, to family friendly chains like The Gap, Old Navy and others.
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Rideau Centre
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Come here for all your high-end shopping needs from Tiffany, , Club Monaco, Nordstrom, to family friendly chains like The Gap, Old Navy and others.
This is your active lifestyle destination in the heart of Westboro. Biking, Running, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Casual, Active and Adventure Clothing, Footwear, and Triathlon, your active lifestyle destination
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Bushtukah - Westboro
203 Richmond Rd
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This is your active lifestyle destination in the heart of Westboro. Biking, Running, Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Casual, Active and Adventure Clothing, Footwear, and Triathlon, your active lifestyle destination
If you love trails, snow, water or fresh air, this is your store. Visit MEC Ottawa for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration.
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MEC Ottawa
366 Richmond Rd
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If you love trails, snow, water or fresh air, this is your store. Visit MEC Ottawa for outdoor gear, know-how and inspiration.
A newly renovated shopping centre with all the popular retailers you would find. Come here if you want to avoid all the downtown crowds and free parking.
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Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore Dr
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A newly renovated shopping centre with all the popular retailers you would find. Come here if you want to avoid all the downtown crowds and free parking.
Come here on Sunday's for the Farmers Market. Fresh produce grown locally in Ottawa/Quebec can be found here.
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Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
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Come here on Sunday's for the Farmers Market. Fresh produce grown locally in Ottawa/Quebec can be found here.

Entertainment & Activities

A beautiful Casino located across the river in Gatineau. Great shows and events happen often as well as all the usually Table Games and Slots.
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du Casino
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A beautiful Casino located across the river in Gatineau. Great shows and events happen often as well as all the usually Table Games and Slots.
Comedy Club in Ottawa.
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Absolute Comedy Ottawa
412 Preston St
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Comedy Club in Ottawa.

Arts & Culture

Come on Thursday after 4:00pm as most museums in Ottawa are free at this date/time.
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Канадский музей природы
240 McLeod St
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Come on Thursday after 4:00pm as most museums in Ottawa are free at this date/time.
This museum is great for kids with a large area made specifically for them to play. Small replicas of different countries around the world can be found here for kids to enjoy. Come on Thursday after 4:00pm as the museum entrance is free.
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Канадский музей истории
100 Rue Laurier
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This museum is great for kids with a large area made specifically for them to play. Small replicas of different countries around the world can be found here for kids to enjoy. Come on Thursday after 4:00pm as the museum entrance is free.

Essentials

Less than a 2 minute drive from our home. This is the closest grocery store for all your needs as it carries everything and anything you would need!
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Real Canadian Superstore
190 Richmond Rd
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Less than a 2 minute drive from our home. This is the closest grocery store for all your needs as it carries everything and anything you would need!
This is one of Ottawa's / Gatineau best kept secret. This Spa/Resort is amazing and is a "Must". You will need to book well in advance for any massage however access to their pools can be last minute. https://chelsea.lenordik.com/en/
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
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This is one of Ottawa's / Gatineau best kept secret. This Spa/Resort is amazing and is a "Must". You will need to book well in advance for any massage however access to their pools can be last minute. https://chelsea.lenordik.com/en/
Purchase all your wine and spirits here. Check out the "Reserve" section for the best wine. Do not know what wine to pick, many of the wines have been reviewed and the sticker will show what rating it got. I usually go with something Italian or French with a review rating of at least 95+
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LCBO
160 Elgin St
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Purchase all your wine and spirits here. Check out the "Reserve" section for the best wine. Do not know what wine to pick, many of the wines have been reviewed and the sticker will show what rating it got. I usually go with something Italian or French with a review rating of at least 95+

Getting Around

This is the closest transit station to our home.
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Westboro 3A station
1997 Scott St
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This is the closest transit station to our home.