Places in Orleans, Ottawa
Explore places in Orleans, Ottawa. Discover local businesses, restaurants, cafes, parks, and attractions.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada's national science and technology museum, part of the Ingenium network. Features interactive galleries, a children's innovation zone, transportation exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations. Free daily admission 4-5 PM.
BATL Grounds Ottawa
IATF-affiliated axe throwing venue on Lancaster Road with digital scoring, archery, knife throwing, a licensed bar, and league play.
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
A 16-screen Cineplex theatre in Ottawa's east end featuring IMAX, 4DX, UltraAVX, D-BOX, and ScreenX. One of Ottawa's most feature-rich cinemas with a wide range of premium viewing formats.
Landmark Cinemas 10 Orleans
A 10-screen multiplex in Orleans featuring all-digital auditoriums, reclining seats, and ScreenX format. The first Landmark Cinemas location to offer 100% digital projection.
Mer Bleue Bog
A 3,500-hectare conservation area in Ottawa's Greenbelt featuring a boreal bog ecosystem normally found much farther north. The 1.2 km boardwalk trail crosses a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, home to carnivorous plants, orchids, and spotted turtles. Free admission and parking.
LaserMaxx Ottawa
Ottawa's pro-level laser tag arena on St. Laurent Boulevard. Multi-level arena, multiple birthday packages, and private game options for teens.
Bad Axe Throwing Ottawa
Ottawa axe throwing venue that hosts birthday parties for all ages with adult supervision. Groups of 6-70, coached sessions, and teen-friendly.
Petrie Island
A 291-hectare island with two Ottawa River beaches, over 7 km of nature trails, and Class 1 wetlands with 450+ plant species and 130+ bird species. Kayak rentals available in summer, ice fishing and cross-country skiing in winter.
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
Ottawa's biggest indoor trampoline and adventure park in the east end. Birthday party packages include 2.5 hours of jumping, pizza, and a private party room.
Nectar Flowers
Floral design studio offering in-studio and mobile workshops. Build your own bouquet or arrangement in 1.5–2.5 hour sessions with all materials provided.
Hard Rock LIVE
A 1,900-seat (2,200 standing) concert theatre inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa — the newest major mid-large venue in the city, booking Live Nation touring acts.
The Joint (Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
A flexible 25–400 capacity performance space inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa — live music, comedy, sports viewing parties, and private events. Expanding to ~500 capacity.
Cosmic Adventures
Ottawa's largest indoor playground on Ogilvie Road in the east end. Massive multi-level play structure, games room, private party rooms, and a toddler-friendly area.
Black Walnut Bakery
Artisanal bakery in Cumberland's village center baking from the heart with traditional techniques and gluten-free options.
Shinka Sushi Bar
A hidden gem on Sheffield Road with some of the freshest fish in Ottawa. Small, intimate dining room with premium-quality sushi. Reservations strongly recommended. Open Wed-Sun only.
Orleans Bowling Centre
A 32-lane five-pin bowling centre in Orleans with billiards, darts, a full bar, and Friday karaoke — open since 1989.
Golden Fries
Six-time award winner for Ottawa's Best Food Truck and Best Poutine, serving fresh-cut fries and gourmet poutine from Orleans since 2009.
Dominion City Brewing Co.
One of Ottawa's most acclaimed craft breweries, known for its hazy IPAs and community-minded beer garden with a vegetable garden that donates to the food bank.
Meatings Barbecue
Award-winning BBQ restaurant and catering service on Canotek Road, Official BBQ Partner of Ottawa Senators, serving mouthwatering smoked ribs and brisket.
Ciné-Starz St. Laurent Centre
A 5-screen discount cinema inside St. Laurent Shopping Centre, showing second-run films at budget-friendly prices. Originally opened in 1968, the location has a long history as one of Ottawa's neighbourhood cinemas.
Coyote Rock Gym
Ottawa's long-running indoor rock climbing gym with top rope, lead, bouldering, auto belays, and youth climbing programs. Family drop-in climbing welcome.
Falafel On Wheels
Ottawa's first fresh homemade falafel food truck with a perfect Google 5.0 rating, serving generous portions on Montreal Road.
Nagi Sushi
Traditional Japanese sushi in Orléans by Chef Moriyuki Hiroha, who spent 30+ years at C'est Japon à Suisha. Fresh, authentic sushi crafted with decades of experience. Open Tue-Sat.
The Barley Mow – Orleans
The Barley Mow Orleans (Tenth Line) branch — part of the popular 8-location Ottawa-area pub chain. Live music, Tuesday Trivia, and standard pub menu.
Stray Dog Brewing Company
Orleans' first microbrewery, known for its award-winning Jagged Little Pilsner, BBQ menu, and welcoming dog-friendly policy both indoors and on the fenced patio.
Taproom260
A modern Canadiana gastropub in Orleans with 24 taps (local craft + domestic + international), weekly live music, comedy nights, and a wine and cocktail program.
Lockdown Ottawa
Per-room priced escape rooms in Gloucester — $89-$129 per room (not per person), making it the best value for large groups at ~$16/person for 8 players.
Orleans Brewing Company
Orleans' homegrown craft brewery (OBC) on Innes Road — Tuesday trivia, Thursday beer cask + oyster night, weekend live music and DJs, plus karaoke and musical bingo.
Broadhead Brewing Company
An Orleans community brewery that started in a basement in 2011, now featuring 12 taps, Meatings BBQ, trivia nights, and live music on weekends.
Condor Lounge & Golf Bar
An Orleans indoor golf bar with TrackMan and Uneekor simulators, a full restaurant, and late-night DJ events.
Moose McGuire''s – Orleans
The Orleans branch of the family-owned Moose McGuire's pub chain — scratch kitchen, Friday/Saturday live music, and Sunday brunch from 9am.
Blackburn Arms
A classic east-end neighbourhood pub on Innes Road in Gloucester with live jazz, blues, and rock, wing nights, and a cozy local atmosphere.
Claw World
Japanese-style claw machine arcade inside St. Laurent Shopping Centre with token-based play and VIP membership options.
Billings Estate Tea on the Lawn
A seasonal outdoor afternoon tea (May–August) on the lawn of Ottawa's oldest wooden mansion, with Victorian-costumed servers and museum admission included at $21.95.
Bicycle Craft Brewery
A welcoming, family- and dog-friendly craft brewery on Industrial Ave known for approachable, balanced beers and a relaxed BYO-food taproom.
Shenkman Arts Centre
Orleans' flagship performing arts centre with the 500-seat Harold Shenkman Hall — purpose-built proscenium theatre with state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting, and fly system.
The Wreck Room
Ottawa's original smash room with glow-in-the-dark axe throwing, Nerf gun battles, and a Vengeance Van mobile service for car smashing and flamethrower experiences.
Carta Magica Ottawa
Long-running TCG and board game store on St. Laurent Boulevard with a 48-seat game room, coffee bar, and regular tournaments.
Divisoria Resto Bar
Family-run Filipino resto bar on Innes Road and the only major Filipino restaurant in Ottawa's East End. Known for Filipino Fried Chicken, Pork Sisig, Kare-Kare, and generous silog breakfast plates at budget-friendly prices.
Ottawa Public Library — Cumberland
Cumberland branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
Ottawa Public Library — Orléans
Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
TARGET Indoor Golf Ottawa
A 24/7 unmanned indoor golf facility with 8 bays on Queensdale Ave, featuring flat hourly rates and self-service access.
Ottawa Family Cinema
A volunteer-run, not-for-profit cinema at the Rideau Community Hub showing family-friendly second-run films on Saturday afternoons. All proceeds are donated back to the community through the Family Movie Trust Fund.
Tumblers Gymnastics Centre
Orleans gymnastics centre with hosted kids birthday parties and Saturday Night Teen Parties — a rare teen-specific birthday option in Ottawa.
Koyman Galleries
Canada's largest private art gallery since 1965 — 13,000+ sq ft, 175+ Canadian artists, 5,000+ works, with personal curator consultations.
Ciné-Starz Orleans
A 6-screen second-run cinema in Orleans offering recent films at discount prices, with reclining seats, a full bar, and dine-in menu options.
Aladdin Bakery
Popular Lebanese bakery on St Laurent Blvd serving fresh manakeesh, meat pies, and Lebanese bread at wallet-friendly prices.
AMPED Golf Zone
A 3-bay GolfIn simulator facility at Amped Sports Lab in Gloucester, five minutes from the Ottawa airport.
Cherry Blossom Aerial Dance Studio
Pole dance, aerial, and chair dance party studio running since 2009. Bachelorette packages for up to 18 guests with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and 9 poles.