Discover Ottawa
Coconut Lagoon
Award-winning South Indian restaurant featuring Chef Joe Thottungal's authentic Kerala cuisine. Known for dosas, fish curry, and a popular lunch buffet. One of Ottawa's most celebrated Indian restaurants.
Colonnade Pizza
The original Ottawa-style pizzeria, established in 1967. Thin-crust pizza with diverse toppings and a loyal local following. Five locations across the city.
Kōena Spa
50,000 sq ft Nordic thermal spa just 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Aylmer with thermal baths, polar pool, 4 saunas, and massages starting at $115.
National Arts Centre
Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
Koichi Ramen
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Koichi Ramen offers fully customizable bowls where you choose your broth, protein, and spice level. Two locations.
The Greek Souvlaki Shack
A small, no-frills Greek restaurant on Bank Street in Centretown known for traditional, genuine souvlaki, gyros, and Greek salad at affordable prices.
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
Ottawa's oldest bar since 1849 with live music or DJ almost every night, Tuesday open mic, and no cover charge — a ByWard Market institution.
Wakefield Covered Bridge
The iconic 1915 red covered bridge in Wakefield — pedestrian-only, rebuilt by volunteers after a 1984 fire. The most photographed landmark in the Outaouais.
The Black Dog Pub
A Manotick village bistro (also known as Black Dog Bistro) ranked #1 of 27 Manotick restaurants — casual dining with a pub side and summer live music. Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm.
Ottawa Art Gallery
Ottawa's municipal art gallery, always free to visit. Features rotating exhibitions of Canadian, local, and international contemporary art. Open late Wednesday through Saturday until 9 PM. Located downtown near the Rideau Centre.
Supply and Demand
Award-winning family-owned restaurant on Wellington West. Ranked 75th on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants, specializing in vibrant raw bar and vegetable-focused plates.
Shawarma Garlic & Onion
A family-run West End spot on Richmond Road known for chicken, beef, and donair shawarma. Freshly baked pies, generous garlic sauce, and quality meat carved from the spit.