Discover Ottawa
The Albion Rooms
Contemporary wine bar and gastropub attached to Doubletree Hilton, featuring extensive wine list, craft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare.
Dominion Tavern
Ottawa's punk and metal live music hub in ByWard Market for 25+ years — cash only, pool table, dive bar atmosphere.
Central Experimental Farm
A 427-hectare National Historic Site in the heart of Ottawa, home to ornamental gardens, a free tropical greenhouse, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Active agricultural research farm since 1886 with year-round free access to grounds.
Claudette Cain Park
A riverside park in Gloucester with a covered BBQ gazebo, splash pad, basketball court, playground, soccer fields, and a viewing deck overlooking the Rideau River. Free admission and two parking lots.
Holtz Spa
Ottawa's largest full-service day spa in a 1870s Victorian mansion in ByWard Market — 10,000 sq ft with massages, facials, salon, and restaurant.
Strawberry Blonde Bakery
Ottawa's premier 100% vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, and kosher bakery serving cupcakes, cakes, and cookies with two locations.
Benny's Bistro
A hidden gem inside The French Baker in the ByWard Market. Known for one of the best brunches in Ottawa with French-inspired dishes and fresh pastries steps away. Saturday brunch draws lines out the door.
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.
Top Karting
Ottawa's only year-round go-kart track with a 440-metre indoor/outdoor circuit. Sodi RT8 gas karts reach up to 70 km/h. Open to ages 8 and up.
Golden Palace
Ottawa's oldest Chinese restaurant, family-owned for three generations. Famous for their legendary egg rolls since the 1960s.
Umbrella Bar
A waterfront bar and patio at the Dow's Lake Pavilion with lake views, house cocktails, tiki drinks, and comfort food.
Ottawa City Hall
Ottawa's municipal government headquarters featuring impressive architecture, public art, and the scenic Jean Pigott Place public square.