Discover Ottawa
Canal Ritz
A longtime Italian restaurant on the Rideau Canal in the Glebe with panoramic waterfront views, indoor and outdoor seating, and free parking.
Thr33's Co. Snack Bar
A globally inspired snack bar and cocktail lounge on Bank Street, known for creative small plates and craft cocktails until 2am.
Aventure Outaouais
Guided wine and cider tours in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. 7-hour tours with minibus, 3 vineyard stops, 11+ tastings, and food. $160 per person with hotel pickup.
Pubwells on Preston
Traditional British pub on Preston Street since 1991 with live rock, jazz, and bluegrass on Thursday and Saturday nights.
Carmelito Café
A Barrhaven café with Alice in Wonderland vintage decor serving Italian-inspired afternoon tea with scones, finger sandwiches, and a tiered dessert platter.
Clocktower Brew Pub Westboro
Ottawa's longest-running craft brewery since 1996, with a large dog-friendly patio in Westboro that provides water bowls for four-legged guests.
Mad Radish
A healthy fast-casual restaurant founded in Ottawa in 2017, serving fresh salads, warm bowls, burritos, and soups with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Locally sourced ingredients in plant-based packaging.
Harmons Steakhouse
Ottawa's most luxurious contemporary steakhouse. Located in a restored 130-year-old building, featuring USA Wagyu Gold Grade and on-site butchery.
Rideau Hall
The official residence of the Governor General of Canada, set on 32 hectares of gardens, forests, and grounds in Rockcliffe. Free guided tours of the state rooms are available, and the grounds are open daily from 8 AM to sunset. Features a greenhouse, picnic area, playground, and winter skating rink.
The Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa's legendary blues bar (locally known as the "Rainbow Bar") since 1984, with live music Thursday through Saturday and a Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam in ByWard Market.
Zoe's Lounge
Elegant cocktail lounge inside the Fairmont Chateau Laurier with classic martinis, afternoon tea, and Yousuf Karsh's famous Churchill portrait.
C'est Bon Ottawa
Cooking classes and food tours in the ByWard Market since 2009. Private group events for up to 30 people with customizable menus.