Discover Ottawa
Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen
Wellington West artisan ice cream shop featuring unique Asian-inspired flavors like black sesame, ginger vanilla, and red bean in small batches.
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
A working farm in the heart of Ottawa, part of the Central Experimental Farm. Home to cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, and rabbits. Especially popular in spring when baby animals are born. Free daily admission 4-5 PM.
Bruce Pit
Ottawa's most popular off-leash dog park — a large, fenced area with wooded trails, open grasslands, and a community atmosphere. Part of the NCC Greenbelt trail system.
CRAFT Beer Market
100+ tap craft beer hall with Ottawa's best Sunday deal — all-day happy hour — plus weekday afternoon and late-night happy hours.
Chelsea Pub
Gastropub in the heart of Old Chelsea village at the entrance to Gatineau Park. Local craft beer, burgers, poutine, and a relaxed post-hike atmosphere.
Strathcona Park
A 6-hectare riverside park in Sandy Hill on the banks of the Rideau River. Features the Lord Strathcona Fountain (1909), a popular playground, summer wading pool, Odyssey Theatre performances, and the Adàwe Crossing bridge connecting to Overbrook. Free year-round.
Taki Ramen
One of the most elegant ramen spots in Ottawa with sleek cement walls, dim lighting, and wooden furniture. Located near Lees LRT station with free parking.
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
A self-described 'not so greasy spoon' on Wellington West. Serves brunch every day with a twist on diner classics — think Jamaican benny and chicken and waffles. Walk-in only.
Pili Pili Wood Charcoal Grill
ByWard Market African charcoal-grill serving pili pili chicken, grilled meats, and authentic Congolese flavours — quick-service spicy comfort food on Dalhousie Street.
Wilf & Ada's
Beloved Centretown diner serving scratch-made breakfast with fresh-squeezed juices, house-smoked bacon, and warm atmosphere since opening.
Stella Luna Gelato Café
Award-winning Old Ottawa South gelato cafe serving authentic Italian gelato by master gelato maker trained in Italy since 2011.
Altitude Gym Gatineau
Eastern Canada's largest climbing gym in Gatineau with 35,000 sq ft, top rope and lead routes up to 45ft, and a summer outdoor bouldering park.