Discover Ottawa
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.
Den Den Claw
Japanese-style claw machine arcade in Chinatown with UFO catchers, gachapon, photo booth, and an artist alley. All ages welcome.
Mayfair Theatre
Ottawa's oldest continuously operating movie theatre, open since 1932. This single-screen heritage cinema on Bank Street features stunning Spanish Revival architecture and shows second-run and repertory films at affordable prices.
Crazy Horse Saloon
A Kanata country music saloon and AAA Angus steakhouse with a mechanical bull, dance floor, and live touring country/rock acts — open since 2009.
Giovanni's Ristorante
A Little Italy landmark for over 30 years. Giovanni's offers classic Italian fine dining with Ottawa's largest wine cellar and complimentary valet parking on Preston Street.
The Brig Pub
A popular ByWard Market pub on York Street with fusion pub food and drinks until 2am every night.
Beachconers Microcreamery
Hidden gem microcreamery near Britannia Beach serving homemade small-batch ice cream with unique flavors.
Black Squirrel Books & Espresso Bar
A beloved independent bookstore and espresso bar on Bank Street in Old Ottawa South. Offers a curated mix of new and used books alongside coffee and tea, with regular live music, open mic nights, and author events.
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.
Escape Manor (Hintonburg)
Escape Manor's Hintonburg location with 5 themed rooms from $24/person — Carnival, The Apothecary, Hooked, The Recruit, The Final Viewing.