Discover Ottawa
Ottawa Public Library — Blackburn Hamlet
Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Free programs, events, and resources for all ages.
Lois 'N' Frima's Ice Cream
ByWard Market ice cream institution serving homemade ice cream with over 60 rotating flavors since 1984.
Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG)
University art gallery at Carleton with a 27,000+ piece collection, free admission, and academic exhibition programming.
L.A. Pai Gallery
Contemporary art jewellery and sculpture gallery in ByWard Market since 2000 — ceramics, glass, metal, textile, and mixed media by Canadian artists.
Galerie St-Laurent + Hill
Canadian contemporary art gallery in ByWard Market since 1997 with paintings, photography, sculpture, and 40+ years of collection advisory.
The Other Room
Weekend-only Elgin Street bar (Fri-Sat 10 PM – 2 AM) with beer, wine, cocktails, live music, sports TV, and outdoor seating — popular group spot.
City Gridwrks
Underground electronic music venue opened March 2026 on Rideau Street, run by the City at Night team in the former Mavericks space.
The Palace Restaurant & Lounge
Two-storey upscale nightclub and African cuisine restaurant on Dalhousie Street with ~500 capacity, state-of-the-art production, and VIP service.
The Palace Restaurant & Lounge
A two-storey upscale ByWard Market nightclub (~500 capacity) combining authentic African cuisine (Suya, Jollof Rice, Egwusi) with touring DJ sets, pop-up concerts, and comedy.
Sky Lounge
ByWard Market's only convertible rooftop nightclub with sliding windows, York Street views, and electronic, hip-hop, and pop music.
Ottawa Gymnastics Centre
Long-running gymnastics facility in Westboro offering recreational and competitive programs, plus drop-off PD Day camps for ages 4-12 with gymnastics, trampoline, and games.
Hummingbird Hall
A brand-new licensed live music venue (opened 2024) in the lower level of the Nepean School of Music, programming jazz, blues, rock, and singer-songwriter acts.