Discover Ottawa
The Barley Mow – Kanata
The Barley Mow Kanata (March Road) branch — part of the popular 8-location Ottawa-area pub chain. Live music, Tuesday Trivia, and standard pub menu.
Westboro Farmers' Market
The Ottawa Farmers' Market organization's second-largest location, with 60+ producer-only vendors in the tree-shaded Byron Linear Park every Saturday.
UPPLIVA Nordic Spa
Urban Nordic spa in Hintonburg with cedar sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, and holistic treatments — no need to drive to Chelsea.
Perch
Intimate fine dining restaurant on Preston Street offering a 9-course tasting menu built around sustainable Canadian ingredients. Recognized on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list in 2023 and 2025.
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.
Restaurant Laspézia
Gatineau restaurant on Boulevard d'Europe mixing Italian classics with Lebanese and Middle Eastern plates — pizza, sandwiches, and generous portions at moderate prices.
Unlocked Ottawa
Kanata's family-focused escape room with 4 difficulty levels including a Kids Level (ages 8-12) — no jump scares, no dark rooms, all family-friendly themes.
Arts Court
A historic downtown arts hub at Daly and Nicholas housing Club SAW, Ottawa Dance Directive, the Ottawa Fringe Festival, ArtEngine, and more under one roof.
The Vanitea Room
Ottawa's first opulent salon de thé on Somerset West, serving 3-tiered afternoon tea with Sloane Tea, finger sandwiches, and pastries in an elegant setting.
Ember
Japanese-inspired cocktail bar and live-fire restaurant in ByWard Market with fat-washed spirits, infused cocktails, and charcoal-grilled cuisine.
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.