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Food Scene

Ottawa has become an amazing foodie destination. These recommendations cover the neighbourhoods that are walkable from McLeod House: Centretown, Downtown, ByWard Market, Chinatown, The Glebe and Old Ottawa East.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-8569 www.thewhalesbone.com Awesome sustainable seafood and fresh oyster bar. Reservations recommended
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The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-8569 www.thewhalesbone.com Awesome sustainable seafood and fresh oyster bar. Reservations recommended
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-569-5600 www.bridgehead.ca Local cafe using only fair-traded coffee which is roasted in-house. Excellent ginger and peanut butter cookies, sandwiches and salads.
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Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-569-5600 www.bridgehead.ca Local cafe using only fair-traded coffee which is roasted in-house. Excellent ginger and peanut butter cookies, sandwiches and salads.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-1282 www.shawarmaking.com Great Lebanese fast food and baklava. Eat-in or take-out. Order one of their huge dinners to share and you won't be disappointed.
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Shawarma King
395 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-1282 www.shawarmaking.com Great Lebanese fast food and baklava. Eat-in or take-out. Order one of their huge dinners to share and you won't be disappointed.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-680-4178 www.trueloaf.ca Fresh baked bread and croissants in the traditional french style. Not to be missed.
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True Loaf Bread Company
573 Gladstone Ave
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-680-4178 www.trueloaf.ca Fresh baked bread and croissants in the traditional french style. Not to be missed.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-235-4740 Another excellent local cafe in the Glebe area. Offers salads, sandwiches and delightful Argentinian treats.
Morala Specialty Coffee
734 Bank St
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-235-4740 Another excellent local cafe in the Glebe area. Offers salads, sandwiches and delightful Argentinian treats.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-237-3209 www.ilnegozionicastro.ca A great place to find anything Italian. If you’re looking for local or Quebec cheeses then this is your stop.
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Il Negozio Nicastro
792 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-237-3209 www.ilnegozionicastro.ca A great place to find anything Italian. If you’re looking for local or Quebec cheeses then this is your stop.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-2529 www.talaythai.ca Very authentic delicious Thai dishes and speedy service.
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Talay Thai
511 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-2529 www.talaythai.ca Very authentic delicious Thai dishes and speedy service.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-2010 Looking for a little Tex Mex then try here. One of the best outdoor patio in the summer.
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Feleenas
742 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-2010 Looking for a little Tex Mex then try here. One of the best outdoor patio in the summer.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-567-7100 Open 24/7 this is the place to get Montreal Style bagels. Sweet, chewy and oh so good.
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Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-567-7100 Open 24/7 this is the place to get Montreal Style bagels. Sweet, chewy and oh so good.
Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa East 613-234-9597 www.thegreendoor.ca If you don’t mind a stroll over the canal, this vegetarian eatery does not disappoint. Cafeteria style service with food sold by weight. Grab a copy of their excellent cookbook while there.
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The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main St
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Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa East 613-234-9597 www.thegreendoor.ca If you don’t mind a stroll over the canal, this vegetarian eatery does not disappoint. Cafeteria style service with food sold by weight. Grab a copy of their excellent cookbook while there.
Neighbourhood: Centretown wwwelginstreetdiner.com Open 24/7. Best known for its heart attack poutine of fries, gravy, cheese curds and smoked meat or with bacon and fried onions.
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Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown wwwelginstreetdiner.com Open 24/7. Best known for its heart attack poutine of fries, gravy, cheese curds and smoked meat or with bacon and fried onions.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-3799 A little bit of Italy in Canada. All made from scratch, no powder mixes here.
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Pure Gelato
350 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-3799 A little bit of Italy in Canada. All made from scratch, no powder mixes here.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-8696 www.townlovesyou.ca One of Ottawa’s best restaurants. Offers eclectic seasonal dishes made for sharing. Reservations recommended. If you can't get in, try their sister restaurant Citizen around the corner.
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Town
296 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-8696 www.townlovesyou.ca One of Ottawa’s best restaurants. Offers eclectic seasonal dishes made for sharing. Reservations recommended. If you can't get in, try their sister restaurant Citizen around the corner.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-2173 The best scones ever! Vanilla rocks with clotted cream and jam. Great for lunch during the week or brunch on weekends.
The Scone Witch
150 Elgin Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-2173 The best scones ever! Vanilla rocks with clotted cream and jam. Great for lunch during the week or brunch on weekends.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-233-4001 www.shanghaiottawa.com Decent Chinese food but on Saturday nights the chef transforms into “China Doll”, drag queen extraordinaire, and hosts karaoke or bingo. Check website for dates and times
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Shanghai Restaurant
651 Somerset St W
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Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-233-4001 www.shanghaiottawa.com Decent Chinese food but on Saturday nights the chef transforms into “China Doll”, drag queen extraordinaire, and hosts karaoke or bingo. Check website for dates and times
Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-233-8818 www.orientalchushing.com Want dim sum or late night “little dishes”? Then this is the place.
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Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant
691 Somerset St W
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Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-233-8818 www.orientalchushing.com Want dim sum or late night “little dishes”? Then this is the place.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-567-8228 www.newmeefung.com Ottawa has a large Vietnamese community and therefore wonderful pho noodle soup. For something different order #125 pork dry (Tossed noodles with BBQ pork and soup on the side. Yum yum.)
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New Mee Fung Restaurant
350 Booth St
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Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-567-8228 www.newmeefung.com Ottawa has a large Vietnamese community and therefore wonderful pho noodle soup. For something different order #125 pork dry (Tossed noodles with BBQ pork and soup on the side. Yum yum.)
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-667-9207 www.playfood.ca Small plates that will make your taste buds soar. Order a little or a lot you won’t be disappointed.
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Play Food & Wine
1 York St
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-667-9207 www.playfood.ca Small plates that will make your taste buds soar. Order a little or a lot you won’t be disappointed.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-9331 www.sidedoorrestaurant.com Voted second best tacos in town. Awesome interior compliments Asian inspired food. Very popular and trendy.
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Sidedoor
18b York St
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-9331 www.sidedoorrestaurant.com Voted second best tacos in town. Awesome interior compliments Asian inspired food. Very popular and trendy.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-244-1188 www.restaurant18.com Known for serving cutting-edge French cuisine this place has great atmosphere along with food.
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Restaurant e18hteen
18 York St
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-244-1188 www.restaurant18.com Known for serving cutting-edge French cuisine this place has great atmosphere along with food.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-7355 www.social.ca Serves progressive Canadian cuisine with a diverse and innovative wine and cocktail menus. Live music and DJs morphs SOCIAL into one of Ottawa’s most exciting vibrant and creative restaurants.
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Social
537 Sussex Dr
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-7355 www.social.ca Serves progressive Canadian cuisine with a diverse and innovative wine and cocktail menus. Live music and DJs morphs SOCIAL into one of Ottawa’s most exciting vibrant and creative restaurants.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-1160 www.metropolitainbrasserie.com A little bit of Paris in Ottawa. Classic French menu with focus on seafood. Largest fresh oyster bar in town.
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Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
700 Sussex Dr
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-1160 www.metropolitainbrasserie.com A little bit of Paris in Ottawa. Classic French menu with focus on seafood. Largest fresh oyster bar in town.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-6797 www.bennysbistro.ca Tucked in the back of The French Baker it serves the best croissants in town. Also has an excellent brunch on weekends starting at 10:30 AM.
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Benny's Bistro
119 Murray St
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-6797 www.bennysbistro.ca Tucked in the back of The French Baker it serves the best croissants in town. Also has an excellent brunch on weekends starting at 10:30 AM.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-563-2862 www.faunaottawa.ca Named one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. Serves seasonal small plates with local ingredients so try more than one dish. Reservations recommended.
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Fauna
425 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-563-2862 www.faunaottawa.ca Named one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. Serves seasonal small plates with local ingredients so try more than one dish. Reservations recommended.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-7873 www.purekitchenottawa.com Excellent vegetarian cuisine and juice bar. Mushroom walnut burger is not to be missed!
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Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-7873 www.purekitchenottawa.com Excellent vegetarian cuisine and juice bar. Mushroom walnut burger is not to be missed!
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-7959 Awesome scratch diner with all day breakfast until 3PM. Opens at 7AM on weekdays and 8AM on weekends. Put your name on waitlist and they will text you when your table is ready.
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Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-7959 Awesome scratch diner with all day breakfast until 3PM. Opens at 7AM on weekdays and 8AM on weekends. Put your name on waitlist and they will text you when your table is ready.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-729-9832 www.threetarts.ca Need a cake or tart? Then this local bakery won't fail you. All made in-house and chelsea buns are not to be missed!
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Three Tarts
464 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-729-9832 www.threetarts.ca Need a cake or tart? Then this local bakery won't fail you. All made in-house and chelsea buns are not to be missed!
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-565-1524 www.mooshuicecream.com Awesome flavours of ice cream inspired from around the world, but mostly Asia. Not to be missed is Bubble Waffle Wednesdays! Also serves light lunches.
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Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen
477 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-565-1524 www.mooshuicecream.com Awesome flavours of ice cream inspired from around the world, but mostly Asia. Not to be missed is Bubble Waffle Wednesdays! Also serves light lunches.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-1010 www.union613.ca Probably THE coolest restaurant in Ottawa where local chefs hangout after their day is done. Known for its Southern Fried Chicken and great cocktails. Don't forget to check out the Speak Easy in the basement and Jabberwocky upstairs.
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Union Local 613
315 Somerset St W
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-1010 www.union613.ca Probably THE coolest restaurant in Ottawa where local chefs hangout after their day is done. Known for its Southern Fried Chicken and great cocktails. Don't forget to check out the Speak Easy in the basement and Jabberwocky upstairs.
Neighbourhood: Downtown 613-233-6262 www.dineriviera.com One of Canada's top restaurants! Best bartender in town if you're looking for classic cocktails. Posh and popular! Reservations recommended or sit at the bar.
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Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.
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Neighbourhood: Downtown 613-233-6262 www.dineriviera.com One of Canada's top restaurants! Best bartender in town if you're looking for classic cocktails. Posh and popular! Reservations recommended or sit at the bar.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-780-9292 Serves modern British/European food with great flavour combinations.
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The Rowan
915 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-780-9292 Serves modern British/European food with great flavour combinations.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-422-2800 www.eatelcamino.com Best Tacos in town on fresh home-made tortillas. Superb corn-on-the-cob and cocktails too.
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El Camino
380 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-422-2800 www.eatelcamino.com Best Tacos in town on fresh home-made tortillas. Superb corn-on-the-cob and cocktails too.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-7063 www.beckta.com Refined Canadian dining at it's best! Known for it's wine selection and food never disappoints. Also has a fantastic bar!
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Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-7063 www.beckta.com Refined Canadian dining at it's best! Known for it's wine selection and food never disappoints. Also has a fantastic bar!
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-6289 www.northandnavy.com Serves excellent Northern Italian cuisine including Cichèti from Venice!
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North & Navy
226 Nepean St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-6289 www.northandnavy.com Serves excellent Northern Italian cuisine including Cichèti from Venice!
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-7959 www.arlingtonfive.com Excellent joe with great sandwiches and treats. Great place to wait for your table at Wilf & Ada's.
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Arlington Five
5 Arlington Ave
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-7959 www.arlingtonfive.com Excellent joe with great sandwiches and treats. Great place to wait for your table at Wilf & Ada's.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-695-1969 www.thanjairestaurant.com Authentic Indian dosa served fresh and crispy with many different fillings. Recommend the deconstructed Samosa appetizer and the Mumbai street-style dosa if you like things spicy.
Thanjai Restaurant
108 Third Avenue
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-695-1969 www.thanjairestaurant.com Authentic Indian dosa served fresh and crispy with many different fillings. Recommend the deconstructed Samosa appetizer and the Mumbai street-style dosa if you like things spicy.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-422-7700 www.fairouz.ca Stunning middle eastern food. Go on a Sunday or Monday to try their chef's tasting menu. More food than you can imagine for a great price.
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Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-422-7700 www.fairouz.ca Stunning middle eastern food. Go on a Sunday or Monday to try their chef's tasting menu. More food than you can imagine for a great price.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-699-5008 www.subitosandwich.com This Italian cafe has the best Chicken Parmigiana sandwich in town. Get it with swiss cheese and pickled eggplant. Don't forget a cannoli for a sweet treat.
Subito Sandwich
389 Gladstone Ave
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-699-5008 www.subitosandwich.com This Italian cafe has the best Chicken Parmigiana sandwich in town. Get it with swiss cheese and pickled eggplant. Don't forget a cannoli for a sweet treat.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-454-5963 www.gongfu.ca Taking bao to the next level! Started as a food cart and has blossomed into a full restaurant. Not to be missed.
Gongfu Bao
365 Bank St
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-454-5963 www.gongfu.ca Taking bao to the next level! Started as a food cart and has blossomed into a full restaurant. Not to be missed.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-422-2800 www.eatdatsun.com Over-the-top Asian street food! Gotta have their Tonkatsu Ramen and Chili Chicken Wings. Great cocktails too!
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Datsun
380 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-422-2800 www.eatdatsun.com Over-the-top Asian street food! Gotta have their Tonkatsu Ramen and Chili Chicken Wings. Great cocktails too!
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-1718 www.sansotei.com The best ramen in town other than at Datsun.
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Sansotei Ramen
153 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-1718 www.sansotei.com The best ramen in town other than at Datsun.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-4628 www.happygoatcoffee.com Local roaster and great patio to people watch.
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Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Elgin)
326 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-4628 www.happygoatcoffee.com Local roaster and great patio to people watch.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-234-8877 Awesome Vancouver-style sushi with a little torched flavour! Must try the Big Boss Roll and Godzilla Bites. Great lunch sets and ramen too! Reservations recommended.
J:unique kitchen
381 Cooper Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-234-8877 Awesome Vancouver-style sushi with a little torched flavour! Must try the Big Boss Roll and Godzilla Bites. Great lunch sets and ramen too! Reservations recommended.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-421-4054 www.wolfdown.com Berlin Street food simply served. Three fillings (beef donair, chicken, tofu), two sauces (secret or spicy) and one type of bread (golden flatbread). Perfect for late night snacking.
Wolf Down
380 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-421-4054 www.wolfdown.com Berlin Street food simply served. Three fillings (beef donair, chicken, tofu), two sauces (secret or spicy) and one type of bread (golden flatbread). Perfect for late night snacking.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-567-7550 www.tamiscafe.ca International dishes with a Filipino twist. Try the Fresh Lumpia or the Sizzling Sisig. Whole Calamari is good too!
Tamis Cafe
374 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-567-7550 www.tamiscafe.ca International dishes with a Filipino twist. Try the Fresh Lumpia or the Sizzling Sisig. Whole Calamari is good too!
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-231-8484 www.erlingsvariety.com A hidden gem with delectable small plates to share. Great Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
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Erling's Variety
225 Strathcona Ave
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-231-8484 www.erlingsvariety.com A hidden gem with delectable small plates to share. Great Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-241-1230 www.beavertailsinc.com An Ottawa institution and not to be missed! Fried dough covered in cinnamon, sugar and lemon! Yum!
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BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George St
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-241-1230 www.beavertailsinc.com An Ottawa institution and not to be missed! Fried dough covered in cinnamon, sugar and lemon! Yum!

Essentials

Where to get groceries near McLeod House
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-0417 www.redapron.ca The best gourmet take-home in Ottawa. Get it fresh or frozen and don't forget their wonderful home-baked treats.
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The Red Apron
410 Gladstone Ave
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-0417 www.redapron.ca The best gourmet take-home in Ottawa. Get it fresh or frozen and don't forget their wonderful home-baked treats.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-4087 www.herbandspiceshop.ca For those who want to eat organic and/or gluten-free, H&S is the best spot for bulk food, spices, organic fresh fruits and veggies, and more.
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Herb & Spice Food Shop
375 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-4087 www.herbandspiceshop.ca For those who want to eat organic and/or gluten-free, H&S is the best spot for bulk food, spices, organic fresh fruits and veggies, and more.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-9041 More than just a pharmacy, they also sell groceries, cleaning supplies, make-up and electronics.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-9041 More than just a pharmacy, they also sell groceries, cleaning supplies, make-up and electronics.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-234-8692 Full service grocery store and pharmacy.
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Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-234-8692 Full service grocery store and pharmacy.

Everything Else

Local services, spas and gyms within walking distance of McLeod House.
Neighbourhood: Centertown 613-236-1356 Your one stop laundromat with dry cleaning, wash & fold service, coin-operated washers and dryers and alterations.
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Majestic Cleaners & Laundry
553 Gladstone Ave
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Neighbourhood: Centertown 613-236-1356 Your one stop laundromat with dry cleaning, wash & fold service, coin-operated washers and dryers and alterations.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-222-0465 (Ottawa Location) www.relaxmassagegroup.com Have a few kinks to work out? Body Poets offers many styles of massage from their registered massage therapists. Great online booking service.
relax. Ottawa Massage Therapy
504 Kent Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-222-0465 (Ottawa Location) www.relaxmassagegroup.com Have a few kinks to work out? Body Poets offers many styles of massage from their registered massage therapists. Great online booking service.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-235-7222 www.saabsalonspa.com Need a lot pampering? Full service Aveda hair salon with esthetics and massage.
Saab Salon Spa
376 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-235-7222 www.saabsalonspa.com Need a lot pampering? Full service Aveda hair salon with esthetics and massage.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-688-1984 www.rionailsottawa.ca Need just a little pampering? Rio Nails delivers with manicures and pedicures.
Rio Nails
342 Elgin Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-688-1984 www.rionailsottawa.ca Need just a little pampering? Rio Nails delivers with manicures and pedicures.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-1320 www.ymcaywca.ca Offers a great gym and swimming pool for those who'd like to keep in shape.
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Taggart Family YMCA-YWCA
180 Argyle Ave
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-1320 www.ymcaywca.ca Offers a great gym and swimming pool for those who'd like to keep in shape.
For those who like to keep limber while they travel.
Pure Yoga Centretown
359 Bank St
For those who like to keep limber while they travel.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-1320 www.wheelhousecycle.ca Spin studio to get your cycle fit on!
Wheelhouse Cycle CT
455 Bank St
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-1320 www.wheelhousecycle.ca Spin studio to get your cycle fit on!
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-617-2826 www.ottawafightfitness.com Looking to do a few rounds then this is your place.
Ottawa Fight and Fitness
464 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-617-2826 www.ottawafightfitness.com Looking to do a few rounds then this is your place.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-4589 www.trueformfitness.ca Need some one on one personal training? Then go here.
Trueform Health and Fitness
384 Bank St
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-237-4589 www.trueformfitness.ca Need some one on one personal training? Then go here.
Neighbourhood: Downtown 613-237-4589 www.goodlifefitness.com Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.
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GoodLife Fitness Ottawa Queen and Bank
199 Queen St
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Neighbourhood: Downtown 613-237-4589 www.goodlifefitness.com Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-238-9668 www.goodlifefitness.com Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.
GoodLife Fitness Ottawa Lansdowne Park
900 Exhibition Way
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-238-9668 www.goodlifefitness.com Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.

Shopping

Looking for the perfect souvenir or gift? Then check out these local stores all within walking distance of McLeod House.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-6940 If your a dedicated vintage shopper then this is the place for you. Unbelievable stock and they do costume rentals as well.
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Ragtime Vintage Clothing
43 Flora St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-6940 If your a dedicated vintage shopper then this is the place for you. Unbelievable stock and they do costume rentals as well.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-594-5323 www.spacemanmusic.com Never missed by any visiting band or musician this store literally rocks. Specializing in buying and selling new, used and vintage instruments.
Spaceman Music
388 Gladstone Ave
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-594-5323 www.spacemanmusic.com Never missed by any visiting band or musician this store literally rocks. Specializing in buying and selling new, used and vintage instruments.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-321-4678 www.vintageretrofurnitureottawa.com Home of the grooviest collection of used vintage retro furniture and home accessories.
The White Monkey
395-a Gladstone Avenue
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-321-4678 www.vintageretrofurnitureottawa.com Home of the grooviest collection of used vintage retro furniture and home accessories.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-695-4200 www.knifewear.com Your destination for high performance Japanese Chef knives. You can even try before you buy.
Knifewear Ottawa
800 Bank St
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-695-4200 www.knifewear.com Your destination for high performance Japanese Chef knives. You can even try before you buy.
Neghbourhood: Glebe 613-695-8688 www.redisetgo.ca Great little travel store selling not only travel gear but food containers and all sorts of water bottles.
Readi Set Go
136 Bank Street
Neghbourhood: Glebe 613-695-8688 www.redisetgo.ca Great little travel store selling not only travel gear but food containers and all sorts of water bottles.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-3676 www.kaliyanna.com Canadian contemporary and avant-garde designs for the modern woman. Also sells shoes and accessories.
Kaliyana
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-3676 www.kaliyanna.com Canadian contemporary and avant-garde designs for the modern woman. Also sells shoes and accessories.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-5534 www.workshopboutique.ca Has a wide selection of items including handbags, accessories, clothing, home accessories, giftware and so much more. Made by designers and artist local and beyond.
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Workshop Studio & Boutique
242 Dalhousie St
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-5534 www.workshopboutique.ca Has a wide selection of items including handbags, accessories, clothing, home accessories, giftware and so much more. Made by designers and artist local and beyond.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-422-7867 www.stompingground.ca Men's store but women would love the clothes too. Excellent selection of affordable Japanese denim from Naked & Famous' no name brand and other cool lines.
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Stomping Ground
728 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-422-7867 www.stompingground.ca Men's store but women would love the clothes too. Excellent selection of affordable Japanese denim from Naked & Famous' no name brand and other cool lines.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-680-1500 www.BGGO.ca Really cool Canadian designs for women. Great selection of shoes and fabulous winter boots by Pajar.
BGGO Boutique
751 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-680-1500 www.BGGO.ca Really cool Canadian designs for women. Great selection of shoes and fabulous winter boots by Pajar.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-238-2051 Carries an array of unique, fashion forward quality women's clothing with funky shoes to boot!
Delilah Glebe
72 Chemin Mill
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-238-2051 Carries an array of unique, fashion forward quality women's clothing with funky shoes to boot!
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-231-6331 www.glebetrotters.com Looking for a comfy yet styling pair of walking shoes? Then this is your store. Also carries stunning leather bags by James Brooks from Chelsea, Quebec.
Glebe Trotters
860 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-231-6331 www.glebetrotters.com Looking for a comfy yet styling pair of walking shoes? Then this is your store. Also carries stunning leather bags by James Brooks from Chelsea, Quebec.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-567-3989 Great selection of women's clothing for every occasion especially travelling.
Escape Women's Store
703 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-567-3989 Great selection of women's clothing for every occasion especially travelling.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-234-3836 www.mrstiggywinkles.ca The ultimate toys shop for kids big and small.
Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's
809 Bank St
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-234-3836 www.mrstiggywinkles.ca The ultimate toys shop for kids big and small.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-680-6889 www.purpleurchinsoap.com Locally made natural soaps and other body products for men and women.
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Purple Urchin
1094 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-680-6889 www.purpleurchinsoap.com Locally made natural soaps and other body products for men and women.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-864-3007 www.saaboon.com Handmade Vegan Soap, all-natural, plant-based, cruelty-free. Made in Ottawa Canada, body care and skincare.
SAABOON
595 Gladstone Ave
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-864-3007 www.saaboon.com Handmade Vegan Soap, all-natural, plant-based, cruelty-free. Made in Ottawa Canada, body care and skincare.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-230-4586 www.turningpointmusic.ca Awesome prices for used vinyl, cds and DVDs. They buy as well.
Turning Point
411 Cooper Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-230-4586 www.turningpointmusic.ca Awesome prices for used vinyl, cds and DVDs. They buy as well.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-8922 www.compactmusic.ca Need a vinyl fix then look no further for used and new spins!
Compact Music
785 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-8922 www.compactmusic.ca Need a vinyl fix then look no further for used and new spins!
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-0999 Specializes in heavy metal and rock vinyl! New and used.
Birdman Sound
593 Bank Street
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-0999 Specializes in heavy metal and rock vinyl! New and used.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-9651 www.thegiftedtype.com Passionate about print and a nerd? Fun products with cool designs and a great sense of humour.
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The Gifted Type
253 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-233-9651 www.thegiftedtype.com Passionate about print and a nerd? Fun products with cool designs and a great sense of humour.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-2473 www.boogieandbirdie.ca This charming boutique run by twin sisters offers Canadian-made housewares, jewelry & bath products.
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boogie + birdie
256 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-2473 www.boogieandbirdie.ca This charming boutique run by twin sisters offers Canadian-made housewares, jewelry & bath products.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-230-0118 www.redvelvetclothing.ca Offers a wide range of collections from both Canadian and international designers.
Red Velvet
253 Elgin St
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-230-0118 www.redvelvetclothing.ca Offers a wide range of collections from both Canadian and international designers.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-565-1212 www.potandpantry.ca Kitchenware boutique featuring Canadian-made housewares, gourmet grocery and your favourite high-quality brands.
Pot & Pantry
254 Elgin Street
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-565-1212 www.potandpantry.ca Kitchenware boutique featuring Canadian-made housewares, gourmet grocery and your favourite high-quality brands.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-2828 www.cavadesoi.com A luxury knitwear boutique based out of Montreal, Canada.
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519 Sussex Dr
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-789-2828 www.cavadesoi.com A luxury knitwear boutique based out of Montreal, Canada.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-244-1970 www.fluevog.com John Fluevog is a Canadian shoe designer noted for his progressive art inspired shoes. Based in Vancouver, Canada.
John Fluevog Shoes
61 William St
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-244-1970 www.fluevog.com John Fluevog is a Canadian shoe designer noted for his progressive art inspired shoes. Based in Vancouver, Canada.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-4581 A world of artsy fashion made by Canadian designers.
Frou Frou
159 York St
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-4581 A world of artsy fashion made by Canadian designers.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-230-1313 www.papery.ca For all your card, wrapping paper and writing needs. Great souvenirs and gift items as well.
The Papery
858 Bank St
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-230-1313 www.papery.ca For all your card, wrapping paper and writing needs. Great souvenirs and gift items as well.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-2755 www.zonemaison.com Decorative home accessories, furniture and lighting.
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Zone Maison
471 Sussex Dr
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-2755 www.zonemaison.com Decorative home accessories, furniture and lighting.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-1320 www.schad.ca Designer boutique store.
schad, Women's Clothing, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON
459 Sussex Dr
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-1320 www.schad.ca Designer boutique store.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-0999 trustfundboutique.com Great designer clothing for the young at heart.
Trustfund
493 Sussex Dr
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-562-0999 trustfundboutique.com Great designer clothing for the young at heart.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great places to hangout and socialize near McLeod House.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-7849 www.clocktower.ca In-house microbrewery. Craft beers go well with their excellent selection of chicken wings.
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Clocktower Brew Pub Regulars
575 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-233-7849 www.clocktower.ca In-house microbrewery. Craft beers go well with their excellent selection of chicken wings.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-2070 www.manxpub.com One of the best selections of scotch and craft beers in town. Also has awesome food especially brunch on weekends.
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The Manx Pub
370 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-2070 www.manxpub.com One of the best selections of scotch and craft beers in town. Also has awesome food especially brunch on weekends.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-567-2746 www.sirjohna.ca A very popular place to grab a bite and a pint. Boasts the largest selection of draft beers in Ottawa.
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Sir John A Pub
284 Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-567-2746 www.sirjohna.ca A very popular place to grab a bite and a pint. Boasts the largest selection of draft beers in Ottawa.
Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-422-7238 www.craftbeermarket.ca 130 beers on tap and many local craft beers. Food is pretty good too using local producers.
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CRAFT Beer Market - Ottawa
975 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Glebe 613-422-7238 www.craftbeermarket.ca 130 beers on tap and many local craft beers. Food is pretty good too using local producers.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-321-1234 ottawa.andaz.hyatt.com/Ottawa/BywardMarket‎ Best view of downtown and Ottawa River from roof-top bar and terrace. Only drinks and appetizers served.
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Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie St
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Neighbourhood: ByWard Market 613-321-1234 ottawa.andaz.hyatt.com/Ottawa/BywardMarket‎ Best view of downtown and Ottawa River from roof-top bar and terrace. Only drinks and appetizers served.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-2339 www.florahallbrewing.ca Awesome local food and their English Ordinary Bitters and American Oat Pale Ale won gold and silver at the Canadian Brewing Awards for 2018.
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Flora Hall Brewing
37 Flora St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-695-2339 www.florahallbrewing.ca Awesome local food and their English Ordinary Bitters and American Oat Pale Ale won gold and silver at the Canadian Brewing Awards for 2018.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-421-0669 www.charlotteottawa.com Upstairs of Pure Kitchen this hangout has great bartenders making unique and tasty cocktails. All vegan snack menu as well as funky retro decor.
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Charlotte
340b Elgin St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-421-0669 www.charlotteottawa.com Upstairs of Pure Kitchen this hangout has great bartenders making unique and tasty cocktails. All vegan snack menu as well as funky retro decor.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-569-1000 www.atomicrooster.ca Relaxed, art-lined watering hole with a lineup of live music & menu of burgers, sandwiches & pizza.
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Atomic Rooster
303 Bank St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-569-1000 www.atomicrooster.ca Relaxed, art-lined watering hole with a lineup of live music & menu of burgers, sandwiches & pizza.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-518-4782 www.thearthousecafe.ca A hub for Ottawa artists and makers, offering resources and services for the creation, sharing, and selling of all things art. Great live music too!
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The Art House Café
555 Somerset St W
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Neighbourhood: Chinatown 613-518-4782 www.thearthousecafe.ca A hub for Ottawa artists and makers, offering resources and services for the creation, sharing, and selling of all things art. Great live music too!
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-1010 www.union613.ca Amazing cocktails and food! Upstairs of Union613.
Jabberwocky
315 Somerset St W
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-231-1010 www.union613.ca Amazing cocktails and food! Upstairs of Union613.

Parks & Nature

www.rideau-info.com www.ottawatourism.ca Great path for walking, cycling, running, and in the winter, skating.
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second Avenue
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www.rideau-info.com www.ottawatourism.ca Great path for walking, cycling, running, and in the winter, skating.
www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park Kilometres of hiking and biking trails which become cross-country skiing trails in the winter.
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Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la Gatineau
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www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park Kilometres of hiking and biking trails which become cross-country skiing trails in the winter.
www.ncc.ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/greenbelt This area encircling Ottawa has over 150 Km of cross-country ski trails for free and suitable for beginner and family outings.
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Greenbelt
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www.ncc.ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/greenbelt This area encircling Ottawa has over 150 Km of cross-country ski trails for free and suitable for beginner and family outings.
www.westborobeach.ca/sjam-winter-trail 16 Km trail connects the Canadian War Museum along the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to Westboro Beach. Great for walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and biking.
SJAM Winter Trail
Ottawa River Pathway
www.westborobeach.ca/sjam-winter-trail 16 Km trail connects the Canadian War Museum along the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to Westboro Beach. Great for walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and biking.
Located at Ottawa City Hall, this rink is open for skating even when the canal isn't.
Sens Rink of Dreams
110 Laurier Ave W
Located at Ottawa City Hall, this rink is open for skating even when the canal isn't.

Getting Around

Where to rent a car, bike, skates or take a bus or train.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-1527 www.budget.ca 443 Somerset St W
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Budget Car Rental
345 Slater St.
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-232-1527 www.budget.ca 443 Somerset St W
Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa South 613-567-8180 www.cycosport.ca Bike rentals in summer and skate rentals in winter.
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Cyco's
25 Hawthorne Ave
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Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa South 613-567-8180 www.cycosport.ca Bike rentals in summer and skate rentals in winter.
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-566-3277 www.enterprise.ca 280 Catherine St
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1615 Laperriere Ave
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-566-3277 www.enterprise.ca 280 Catherine St
Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-6668 www.greyhound.ca 265 Catherine St.
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Greyhound Canada
265 Catherine St
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Neighbourhood: Centretown 613-238-6668 www.greyhound.ca 265 Catherine St.
1 888-842-7245 www.viarail.ca 200 Tremblay Rd.
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Ottawa station
200 Tremblay Rd
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1 888-842-7245 www.viarail.ca 200 Tremblay Rd.
www.octranspo.com
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OC Transpo
1500 St. Laurent Blvd
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www.octranspo.com