Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Sightseeing

The Gothic-style Parliament buildings have beautiful grounds, sound and light displays, and free concerts. Don't miss the view from behind Parliament or the free tour inside.
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Þinghóll
Wellington Street
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The Gothic-style Parliament buildings have beautiful grounds, sound and light displays, and free concerts. Don't miss the view from behind Parliament or the free tour inside.
You don't need to stay at the Chateau to see the Chateau. Be sure to take a tour inside of this famous hotel.
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Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau St
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You don't need to stay at the Chateau to see the Chateau. Be sure to take a tour inside of this famous hotel.
Take the pedestrian bridge for a pretty walk over the canal to the University.
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University Of Ottawa
75 Laurier Ave. E
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Take the pedestrian bridge for a pretty walk over the canal to the University.
Such a pretty walk from either side of the canal. This is where lovers put padlocks on the bridge. Count the hundreds.
Corktown Footbridge
Corktown Footbridge
Such a pretty walk from either side of the canal. This is where lovers put padlocks on the bridge. Count the hundreds.
Take the little water ferry from Ontario to Quebec and jump off at this wonderful museum or take in one of its Imax presentations.
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Kanadískt sögufræðimúseum
100 Rue Laurier
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Take the little water ferry from Ontario to Quebec and jump off at this wonderful museum or take in one of its Imax presentations.
This giant fortress once housed parliament and is now a giant museum with glass front. Gorgeous!
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Kanadískt náttúrufræðistofnun
240 McLeod St
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This giant fortress once housed parliament and is now a giant museum with glass front. Gorgeous!
See priceless works of art by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Klimt, and so many more in Canada's national collection.
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Þjóðlistasafn Kanada
380 Sussex Dr
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See priceless works of art by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Klimt, and so many more in Canada's national collection.
Ottawa's best view of the Ottawa river, Parliament, the museum of civilization, and Quebec.
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Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie Avenue
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Ottawa's best view of the Ottawa river, Parliament, the museum of civilization, and Quebec.
Come to skate on Ottawa's rink of dreams, visit the free art galleries, or enjoy the lovely light displays, or tour city hall.
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Ottawa City hall
110 Laurier Ave W
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Come to skate on Ottawa's rink of dreams, visit the free art galleries, or enjoy the lovely light displays, or tour city hall.
The fantastic view of two provinces that no one seems to know about. Come experience it for yourself.
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Nepean Point
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The fantastic view of two provinces that no one seems to know about. Come experience it for yourself.
They don't make banks like this anymore.
Bank of Nova Scotia
They don't make banks like this anymore.
Lovely architecture, grounds, and river walk behind the university.
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Saint Paul University
223 Main St
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Lovely architecture, grounds, and river walk behind the university.
This is the park to visit for all of the festivals, including Winterlude and the Tulip Festival, and for a lovely place to walk, throw a coin in the fountain, and enjoy the pretty surroundings.
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Samveldisborgarhliðar
Elgin Street
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This is the park to visit for all of the festivals, including Winterlude and the Tulip Festival, and for a lovely place to walk, throw a coin in the fountain, and enjoy the pretty surroundings.
Cool yourself down by putting your feet into the cooling pool at St. Luke's park or watch others heat it up with outdoor tennis and basketball.
St. Luke’s Park
166 Frank St
Cool yourself down by putting your feet into the cooling pool at St. Luke's park or watch others heat it up with outdoor tennis and basketball.
Visit the war museum
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Kanadísk stríðsmúseum
1 Vimy Pl
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Visit the war museum
Learn about Canadian money.
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Kanadískt Konunglega Myntstofan
320 Sussex Dr
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Learn about Canadian money.
Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, restaurants on the lake, the Arboretum, and lots of flowers
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Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
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Canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, restaurants on the lake, the Arboretum, and lots of flowers

Shopping

All the best shopping Ottawa has to offer is at Rideau Centre, just a 20 minute walk or $10 taxi away.
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Rideau Centre
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All the best shopping Ottawa has to offer is at Rideau Centre, just a 20 minute walk or $10 taxi away.
Cute little independent shops are placed along these 10 blocks of Bank street in the Glebe.
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The Glebe
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Cute little independent shops are placed along these 10 blocks of Bank street in the Glebe.
Shops, restaurants, and sightseeing, all in the Byward market.
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Byward Market Square
Byward Market Square
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Shops, restaurants, and sightseeing, all in the Byward market.
Ottawa's best magazine and cigarette collection. You will find what you're looking for here.
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The Gifted Type
253 Elgin St
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Ottawa's best magazine and cigarette collection. You will find what you're looking for here.

Food Scene

Ottawa's best local coffee house
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Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.
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Ottawa's best local coffee house
Ottawa's loveliest canal view restaurant for a quiet glass of wine.
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Canal Ritz
375 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
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Ottawa's loveliest canal view restaurant for a quiet glass of wine.
Have a beer and some tasty eats beside the Rideau canal and watch the boats go by.
8 Locks' Flat Canal Bistro
Have a beer and some tasty eats beside the Rideau canal and watch the boats go by.
Gelato, crepes, and desserts....
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Pure Gelato
350 Elgin St
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Gelato, crepes, and desserts....
I dare you to tell me you have ever had better tacos.
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El Camino
380 Elgin St
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I dare you to tell me you have ever had better tacos.
GREAT RESTAURANT!
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Town
296 Elgin St
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GREAT RESTAURANT!
Fresh warm croissants every morning, and the funniest collection of cookies.
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Boko Bakery
280 Elgin St
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Fresh warm croissants every morning, and the funniest collection of cookies.
The place to cheer your favourite team.
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St. Louis Bar & Grill
399 Elgin St
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The place to cheer your favourite team.
Coffee and Tea
Second Cup
399 Elgin Street
Coffee and Tea
Great vegetarian!
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The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main St
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Great vegetarian!
This classic diner is open 24 hours a day, and every day of the year.
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Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin St
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This classic diner is open 24 hours a day, and every day of the year.
Fresh local coffee and fresh made eats.
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The Ministry of Coffee
274 Elgin St
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Fresh local coffee and fresh made eats.
Is it a coffee shop or a photography studio? Come in to see photos of all the world leaders in candid moments they spent in Ottawa.
Carisse Studio Café & Photography Gallery
274 Elgin St
Is it a coffee shop or a photography studio? Come in to see photos of all the world leaders in candid moments they spent in Ottawa.
Coffee and chef-made food.
Prinzo Café Pâtisserie
326 Bank St
Coffee and chef-made food.
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
331 Elgin St
Thai close by.
Frappuchinos.
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Starbucks
100 Elgin St
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Frappuchinos.
Great bakery and vegetarian small meals.
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Wild Oat Bakery, Cafe & Farm
819 Bank St
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Great bakery and vegetarian small meals.

Essentials

Fabulous new grocery store, built in December 2013 is 3 blocks from home.
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Loblaws
64 Isabella St
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Fabulous new grocery store, built in December 2013 is 3 blocks from home.

Arts & Culture

Canada's National Arts Centre is the home of theatre, live music, and formal dining.
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
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Canada's National Arts Centre is the home of theatre, live music, and formal dining.
Stop in to warm up by the fire or have a delicious meal at Ottawa's historic and beautiful Lord Elgin Hotel.
Lord Elgin Hotel
100 Elgin St
Stop in to warm up by the fire or have a delicious meal at Ottawa's historic and beautiful Lord Elgin Hotel.
Comedy club.
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Yuk Yuk's
1394 Richmond Road
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Comedy club.
Movie theatres, professional football stadium, farmers' market and outdoor adventure stores.
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Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
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Movie theatres, professional football stadium, farmers' market and outdoor adventure stores.

Everything Else

Wine, beer and spirits
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LCBO
160 Elgin St
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Wine, beer and spirits
Ottawa Police Station
Ottawa Police Services
474 Elgin St
Ottawa Police Station
Byblos Hair Salon
Great hair.
World Heritage Site stretches from Ottawa to Kingston
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Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second Avenue
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World Heritage Site stretches from Ottawa to Kingston
Elgin Street is a favourite neighbourhood in Ottawa because it has a huge selection of delis, bakeries, coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, clubs and pubs. There is a lot going on here.
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Elgin Street
Elgin Street
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Elgin Street is a favourite neighbourhood in Ottawa because it has a huge selection of delis, bakeries, coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, clubs and pubs. There is a lot going on here.
Everything you will need in a hurry can be found at this corner store.
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Circle K
1023 Wellington St. W
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Everything you will need in a hurry can be found at this corner store.
Bicycle rentals! Great price, super close location. Rent by the day or get a super great price for the week.
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Cyco's
25 Hawthorne Ave
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Bicycle rentals! Great price, super close location. Rent by the day or get a super great price for the week.
For all of your banking needs.
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TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
5 Pretoria Ave
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For all of your banking needs.
Trains to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto
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Ottawa station
200 Tremblay Rd
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Trains to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto
Busses to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto.
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Ottawa Central Station - Greyhound Bus Terminal
265 Catherine Street
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Busses to Montreal, Kingston and Toronto.
Canadian bank for currency exchange.
Royal Bank - Elgin & Lisgar
200 Elgin St
Canadian bank for currency exchange.
Rideau Canal boat rides.
Ottawa Boat Cruises
1 Rideau St
Rideau Canal boat rides.
Sports stadium
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Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
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Sports stadium

Drinks & Nightlife

Located in the basement of an older apartment building, the Manx is a tiny British-style pub, with local artwork on the walls, shelves stocked with books, manuscripts, and board games, and great food.
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The Manx Pub
370 Elgin St
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Located in the basement of an older apartment building, the Manx is a tiny British-style pub, with local artwork on the walls, shelves stocked with books, manuscripts, and board games, and great food.
DJ and live music, dancing, and great sangria.
Hooley's Pub
292 Elgin St
DJ and live music, dancing, and great sangria.
Is the Standard a pub or restaurant? It can long be debated.
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The Standard
360 Elgin St
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Is the Standard a pub or restaurant? It can long be debated.
Great 2nd floor balcony and patio for beer, appetizers, and conversation.
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Fox & Feather Pub and Grill
283 Elgin St
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Great 2nd floor balcony and patio for beer, appetizers, and conversation.