Discover Ottawa
Zak's Diner
Iconic ByWard Market diner serving classic comfort food including poutine, all-day breakfast, and burgers since 1986.
Commissioners Park
The home of the Canadian Tulip Festival, with over 300,000 tulips across 26 flower beds along the shore of Dow's Lake. Free to visit year-round.
Landmark Cinemas 10 Orleans
A 10-screen multiplex in Orleans featuring all-digital auditoriums, reclining seats, and ScreenX format. The first Landmark Cinemas location to offer 100% digital projection.
Mer Bleue Bog
A 3,500-hectare conservation area in Ottawa's Greenbelt featuring a boreal bog ecosystem normally found much farther north. The 1.2 km boardwalk trail crosses a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, home to carnivorous plants, orchids, and spotted turtles. Free admission and parking.
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP
A 10-screen Cineplex theatre at Lansdowne featuring VIP 19+ auditoriums with in-seat dining, UltraAVX with Dolby Atmos, and D-BOX motion seats. Ottawa's premier cinema for a luxury moviegoing experience.
Shawarma Palace
Ottawa's most popular shawarma destination with multiple locations, serving authentic Lebanese shawarma late into the night at budget-friendly prices.
LaserMaxx Ottawa
Ottawa's pro-level laser tag arena on St. Laurent Boulevard. Multi-level arena, multiple birthday packages, and private game options for teens.
Pelican Seafood Market & Grill
Family-owned seafood market and restaurant serving Ottawa for over 40 years. Famous for incredibly fresh fish and the Centurion oyster happy hour deal.
Dominion Arboretum
A 26-hectare arboretum on the Central Experimental Farm, home to over 1,700 species of trees and shrubs. Free to visit, with scenic lookouts over Dow's Lake and the Rideau Canal. Connected to the canal pathway network.
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
A 24/7 wood-fired Montreal-style bagel bakery on Bank Street, baking fresh bagels around the clock since 1993.
House of TARG
Retro arcade and pinball bar on Bank Street with $0.25 classic games, 17+ pinball machines, and famous handmade pierogies. Family-friendly until 8pm on weekends.
Britannia Beach
A sandy Ottawa River beach with supervised swimming, connected to the 60-hectare Mud Lake Conservation Area — one of Canada's premier birding sites with 248+ species recorded. Free admission and parking.