Guidebook for Gatineau

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Guidebook for Gatineau

Drinks & Nightlife

A two minute walk from the house, this is a local brewery and is a great place to meet friends for a beer or a meal. The food is just ok but the ambiance is nice and it has a great patio.
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BDT
170 Rue Montcalm
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A two minute walk from the house, this is a local brewery and is a great place to meet friends for a beer or a meal. The food is just ok but the ambiance is nice and it has a great patio.
Locals of all ages hang out here for drinks and sometimes music. Younger crowd on weekends. It's a cozy space. (Small)
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Ou Quoi
48 Rue Laval
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Locals of all ages hang out here for drinks and sometimes music. Younger crowd on weekends. It's a cozy space. (Small)
This street is hopping on weekends and some weeknights. Many restaurants and bars located within this 2 block radius. Farmer`s market on Thursdays from 11 am to 2 pm during the summer months.
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Rue Laval
Rue Laval
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This street is hopping on weekends and some weeknights. Many restaurants and bars located within this 2 block radius. Farmer`s market on Thursdays from 11 am to 2 pm during the summer months.

Food Scene

Wine bar owned by award winning Sommelier Véronique Rivest.
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Soif Bar à vin
88 Rue Montcalm
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Wine bar owned by award winning Sommelier Véronique Rivest.
Intimate and lively. Great patio. Good food and drink. The owners, a group of locals, are on site working most days with Isabelle serving clients and Manu in the kitchen.
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Le Bistro
59 Rue Laval
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Intimate and lively. Great patio. Good food and drink. The owners, a group of locals, are on site working most days with Isabelle serving clients and Manu in the kitchen.
Wine and gourmet pizza on Laval St. A little touch of Europe in Hull.
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Piz'za-za – restau bar à vin
36 Rue Laval
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Wine and gourmet pizza on Laval St. A little touch of Europe in Hull.
After work drinks on the patio are very popular, especially on Thursdays. Small bar menu. Rotating art shows monthly. Monthly movies screened outside.
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Aux quatre jeudis – Café Bar
44 Rue Laval
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After work drinks on the patio are very popular, especially on Thursdays. Small bar menu. Rotating art shows monthly. Monthly movies screened outside.
Close by greasy spoon breakfast.
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Cafe Cognac
10 Allée de Hambourg
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Close by greasy spoon breakfast.
My favourite brunch spot because the food is so good and owners Geoff and his dad Bob are welcoming hosts. Worth the wait if there is a line up.
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Del Piacere
416 Preston St
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My favourite brunch spot because the food is so good and owners Geoff and his dad Bob are welcoming hosts. Worth the wait if there is a line up.
Located in the basement of a building the Manx is hard to find but worth it. The food is very good. I love breakfast here (Huevos Rancheros are yum!) and many talented local bands play here. Cozy spot
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The Manx Pub
370 Elgin St
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Located in the basement of a building the Manx is hard to find but worth it. The food is very good. I love breakfast here (Huevos Rancheros are yum!) and many talented local bands play here. Cozy spot
Yum yum! Contemporary Mexican plates pair with assorted tequilas Hip spot with a take-out window. Usually very busy. Acoustics, talking & music make it a bit loud but great vibe. They play vinyl!!
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El Camino
380 Elgin St
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Yum yum! Contemporary Mexican plates pair with assorted tequilas Hip spot with a take-out window. Usually very busy. Acoustics, talking & music make it a bit loud but great vibe. They play vinyl!!
Delish! Fresh! Owned & served up by a couple from Mexico City there is love in this food. Located in the Byward Market building. Limited table seating. Great stop for lunch when exploring the market!
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Corazon De Maiz
55 Byward Market Square
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Delish! Fresh! Owned & served up by a couple from Mexico City there is love in this food. Located in the Byward Market building. Limited table seating. Great stop for lunch when exploring the market!
Delish food. View of the river. The service is on the slower side but you are in Wakefield so chill out and enjoy. In summer go for a swim in the river by the bridge (the local spot).
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Le Hibou
757 Chem. Riverside
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Delish food. View of the river. The service is on the slower side but you are in Wakefield so chill out and enjoy. In summer go for a swim in the river by the bridge (the local spot).
Local french fry take out. Greasy and good :) Small fries for just over $2. Just up the road.
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La Patate Doree
157 Rue Eddy
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Local french fry take out. Greasy and good :) Small fries for just over $2. Just up the road.
Fresh homemade. Eat in or take out. I love the green curry and pad thai. A bit on the pricer side but I always enjoy it. 5 minute walk from the house along the stream.
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Épicerie Poukham Traiteur Thai Cuisine
34 Rue Leduc
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Fresh homemade. Eat in or take out. I love the green curry and pad thai. A bit on the pricer side but I always enjoy it. 5 minute walk from the house along the stream.
Vegetarian's delight! Incredibly delicious and fresh food sold by weight. Mostly organic and local where possible. An Institution.
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The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main St
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Vegetarian's delight! Incredibly delicious and fresh food sold by weight. Mostly organic and local where possible. An Institution.
Located in the Hintonburg/Wellington West area this is a vegetarian resto with food sold by weight. I love the chocolate cheesecake for dessert!
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The Table Vegetarian Restaurant
1230 Wellington St. W
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Located in the Hintonburg/Wellington West area this is a vegetarian resto with food sold by weight. I love the chocolate cheesecake for dessert!
Coffee. Food. Groceries. Gourmet Food. Close by. Locally owned.
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Cafe La Brulerie
69 Bd Saint-Joseph
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Coffee. Food. Groceries. Gourmet Food. Close by. Locally owned.
A locally run co-op where we buy our coffee. Also serving sandwiches and snacks. Good people. Great coffee.
Café La Tierra Coop
75 Rue Eddy
A locally run co-op where we buy our coffee. Also serving sandwiches and snacks. Good people. Great coffee.
Rebecca is the sweetest! And he food is home cooked style. The coconut cream pie is YUM! Every day she makes different food. Check her hours as she is open days only.
Café Eddy
83 Rue Eddy
Rebecca is the sweetest! And he food is home cooked style. The coconut cream pie is YUM! Every day she makes different food. Check her hours as she is open days only.
My fav Chinese resto in town. Try the spicy eggplant or General Tao chicken. The hot and sour soup is good too. And deep fried banana with ice cream.
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Mekong
637 Somerset St W
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My fav Chinese resto in town. Try the spicy eggplant or General Tao chicken. The hot and sour soup is good too. And deep fried banana with ice cream.
Vegetarian. I have yet to go but I hear it is amazing!
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Pure Kitchen Westboro
357 Richmond Rd
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Vegetarian. I have yet to go but I hear it is amazing!
Food (great breakfast at Stone Face Dolly's), gelato, coffee, Nicastro's food market and strolling around. Close to Dow's Lake.
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Little Italy
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Food (great breakfast at Stone Face Dolly's), gelato, coffee, Nicastro's food market and strolling around. Close to Dow's Lake.
Bakery, restaurant and my favourite bread! Everything here is yum yum! Just across the Chaudiere bridge this place is hopping on weekends so expcet a line up.
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Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre Ave
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Bakery, restaurant and my favourite bread! Everything here is yum yum! Just across the Chaudiere bridge this place is hopping on weekends so expcet a line up.
My preferred pizza in Hull and they deliver. Can request thin crust and are known for their special sesame crust (which you have to request) - it's yummy!
Petit Dakar
188 Bd Saint-Joseph
My preferred pizza in Hull and they deliver. Can request thin crust and are known for their special sesame crust (which you have to request) - it's yummy!

Shopping

Local wares (clothing, pottery, jewellery +), shoes, treasures and more ca be found at this locally owned shop. Beautiful wares, excellent customer service and reasonable prices for handmade items.
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Boutique Le Local
144 Rue Eddy
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Local wares (clothing, pottery, jewellery +), shoes, treasures and more ca be found at this locally owned shop. Beautiful wares, excellent customer service and reasonable prices for handmade items.
Big shopping centre downtown. Walkable from house but perhaps best to take car or taxi if you plan to shop :) Parking downtown is about $12 to $18 per day. Less on weekends and evenings.
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Rideau Centre
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Big shopping centre downtown. Walkable from house but perhaps best to take car or taxi if you plan to shop :) Parking downtown is about $12 to $18 per day. Less on weekends and evenings.
Shopping centre close by.
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Les Galeries de Hull
320 Bd Saint-Joseph
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Shopping centre close by.
Pharmacy close by.
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PJC Jean Coutu
15 Bd Montclair
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Pharmacy close by.
A co-op, this is an excellent outdoor and sport store. I believe you can also rent outdoor equipment here.
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MEC Ottawa
366 Richmond Rd
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A co-op, this is an excellent outdoor and sport store. I believe you can also rent outdoor equipment here.
Another outdoor shop with kayak and canoe rentals.
Trailhead Paddle Shack
2148 Carling Ave
Another outdoor shop with kayak and canoe rentals.

Everything Else

Beautiful architecture, designed by Douglas Cardinal. Wonderful exhibits. Lovely location. Within walking distance.
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加拿大歷史博物館
100 Rue Laurier
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Beautiful architecture, designed by Douglas Cardinal. Wonderful exhibits. Lovely location. Within walking distance.
Tasty dessert or snack. Deep fried pastry. Classic thing to try when in Ottawa. My fav is the Kilaloe Sunrise (sugar, lemon and cinamon).
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BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George St
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Tasty dessert or snack. Deep fried pastry. Classic thing to try when in Ottawa. My fav is the Kilaloe Sunrise (sugar, lemon and cinamon).
In the summer go for a swim in the river. (the local spot). Walk in off the little beach. There is a current so be mindful. Swim up river and then let it float you back down. Get out & do it again.
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Wakefield Covered Bridge
45 Chem. de Wakefield Heights
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In the summer go for a swim in the river. (the local spot). Walk in off the little beach. There is a current so be mindful. Swim up river and then let it float you back down. Get out & do it again.
Short walk from the house en route to Byward Market. Winterlude and Canada Day events take place here. Across street from Museum of History.
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雅嘉蒂公園
285 Rue Laurier
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Short walk from the house en route to Byward Market. Winterlude and Canada Day events take place here. Across street from Museum of History.
Aside from it being the seat of government in Canada, there is free yoga on the Hill every Wednesday from noon to 1 pm during the summer. Sponsored by Lululemon. Limited yoga mats available for use.
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國會山
Wellington Street
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Aside from it being the seat of government in Canada, there is free yoga on the Hill every Wednesday from noon to 1 pm during the summer. Sponsored by Lululemon. Limited yoga mats available for use.
This is the provincial wine store. There are many locations, one of which is walking distance on Portage St. You can also buy (cheap) wine and beer at corner stores. There is one one block away .
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SAQ Sélection
31 Boul du Plateau
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This is the provincial wine store. There are many locations, one of which is walking distance on Portage St. You can also buy (cheap) wine and beer at corner stores. There is one one block away .
This is a neighbourhood just across the Chaudiere bridge. Funky boutiques and restaurants. Great to walk the street and browse.
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Hintonburg
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This is a neighbourhood just across the Chaudiere bridge. Funky boutiques and restaurants. Great to walk the street and browse.
There is a pool and yoga, pilates and sports classes at the fitness centre of the University.
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University of Quebec Outaouais
283 Boul Alexandre-Taché
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There is a pool and yoga, pilates and sports classes at the fitness centre of the University.
Just over the Chaudiere Bridge then up Preston to Somerset. Bright natural lit pool, steam room, hot tub, fitness classes and more.
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Plant Recreation Centre
930 Somerset St W
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Just over the Chaudiere Bridge then up Preston to Somerset. Bright natural lit pool, steam room, hot tub, fitness classes and more.
This place is amazing! Go during week days for quietest time. Busy on weekends but always a treat! Just 3 or 4 hours does so good for mind, body, spirit. Go alone or with a friend. 15 minute drive.
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
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This place is amazing! Go during week days for quietest time. Busy on weekends but always a treat! Just 3 or 4 hours does so good for mind, body, spirit. Go alone or with a friend. 15 minute drive.
Great restaurants. Mekong is my fav. Shanghai is fun - karaoke and more.
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Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St W
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Great restaurants. Mekong is my fav. Shanghai is fun - karaoke and more.
Chocolate, vanilla, maple cinnamon...and much more! Just the perfect amount of icing for the cupcake - enough for each bite! Buttercream icing is rich but not too sweet. Second location: Richmond Rd.
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The Cupcake Lounge
6 Byward Market Square
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Chocolate, vanilla, maple cinnamon...and much more! Just the perfect amount of icing for the cupcake - enough for each bite! Buttercream icing is rich but not too sweet. Second location: Richmond Rd.
Just across the Chaudiere Bridge is a local yoga studio with a variety of classes for all levels. Devinder has created a lovely spa like feeling at her studio.
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PranaShanti Yoga Centre
950 Gladstone Ave
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Just across the Chaudiere Bridge is a local yoga studio with a variety of classes for all levels. Devinder has created a lovely spa like feeling at her studio.
Within walking distance you can swim here in summer, picnic or relax.
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Lac Leamy
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Within walking distance you can swim here in summer, picnic or relax.
OC Transpo bus station and access to Ottawa transit system. One bus to airport and train stations as well as to West and East ends of Ottawa.
Lebreton Station
OC Transpo bus station and access to Ottawa transit system. One bus to airport and train stations as well as to West and East ends of Ottawa.
Great neighbourhood near the Canal, Carleton and Ottawa Universities. Walk down the street while browsing the local shops and restaurants.
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The Glebe
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Great neighbourhood near the Canal, Carleton and Ottawa Universities. Walk down the street while browsing the local shops and restaurants.

Arts & Culture

For art lovers. Within walking distance or a short taxi ride.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
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For art lovers. Within walking distance or a short taxi ride.
World class performances - theatre, dance, music.
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
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World class performances - theatre, dance, music.
The best place to see local music in the area. Just up the highway from our place. The seating is restaurant seating...but it is the bands which are booked here which make it so amazing.
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The Blacksheep Inn / Auberge Le Mouton Noir
753 Chem. Riverside
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The best place to see local music in the area. Just up the highway from our place. The seating is restaurant seating...but it is the bands which are booked here which make it so amazing.
Movies in English and French.
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Cinema Starcite Gatineau
115 Boul du Plateau
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Movies in English and French.
Local French theatre. Plays change regularly. Short walk from house. Beautiful quite spot in behind for picnics, reading or be in nature.
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Théâtre de l'Île
1 Rue Wellington
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Local French theatre. Plays change regularly. Short walk from house. Beautiful quite spot in behind for picnics, reading or be in nature.
I don`t go to the Casino but for those who do, it is very close by. They also have entertainment and a couple of restaurants.
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du Casino
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I don`t go to the Casino but for those who do, it is very close by. They also have entertainment and a couple of restaurants.
Local site for seasonal festivals such as Bluesfest, Children`s Festival and more. 20 minute walk from house.
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LeBreton Flats
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Local site for seasonal festivals such as Bluesfest, Children`s Festival and more. 20 minute walk from house.
Home of the Sens and venue for many arena concerts.
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Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium Dr
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Home of the Sens and venue for many arena concerts.
This French theatre is currently under renos but I am listing as it is a great place to see French Theatre. Re-opening in January 2016.
La Nouvelle Scene Gilles Desjardins
333 King Edward Ave
This French theatre is currently under renos but I am listing as it is a great place to see French Theatre. Re-opening in January 2016.
Art galleries, dance studios and more this is an art hub in Ottawa. Soon to undergo expansion it is a lovely discovery.
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Arts Court
2 Daly Ave
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Art galleries, dance studios and more this is an art hub in Ottawa. Soon to undergo expansion it is a lovely discovery.
Local art gallery within walking distance from the house. Just across the stream and Montcalm.
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AXENÉO7
80 Rue Hanson
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Local art gallery within walking distance from the house. Just across the stream and Montcalm.

Essentials

A 10 minute drive up Allumetieres, you can find all kids of stores around here - Winners, Bouclair, Super C and a movie theatre.
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Provigo
1 Boul du Plateau
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A 10 minute drive up Allumetieres, you can find all kids of stores around here - Winners, Bouclair, Super C and a movie theatre.
Local bakery also carries some cheeses, homous and quiches etc. Love the lasagna!
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Le pain d'alain
53 Bd Saint-Joseph
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Local bakery also carries some cheeses, homous and quiches etc. Love the lasagna!

Sightseeing

Take a walk in nature. Ride a bike. Rent a canoe or a kayak. Skate on the Rideal Canal Skateway in winter. Sit on a bench and relax. Have a picnic. Enjoy the beauty.
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Dows Lake
1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway
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Take a walk in nature. Ride a bike. Rent a canoe or a kayak. Skate on the Rideal Canal Skateway in winter. Sit on a bench and relax. Have a picnic. Enjoy the beauty.
Take a walk in nature. Ride a bike. Cross country ski. Hike. Have a picnic. Enjoy the beauty. The entrance to the park is minutes away from the house.
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Gatineau Park Pathway
Sentier du Parc de la Gatineau
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Take a walk in nature. Ride a bike. Cross country ski. Hike. Have a picnic. Enjoy the beauty. The entrance to the park is minutes away from the house.
Located in the Glebe and situated between the Canal and Bank St., this recently re-developed location features a Whole Foods, Winners, movie theatre, sports store, banks and much more.
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Lansdowne Park
Marché Way
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Located in the Glebe and situated between the Canal and Bank St., this recently re-developed location features a Whole Foods, Winners, movie theatre, sports store, banks and much more.
A beautiful location for a picnic or afternoon in the park.
Britannia
A beautiful location for a picnic or afternoon in the park.
A gorgeous location along the Ottawa River featuring Inukshuks created by local artist John Ceprano.
Remic Rapids
A gorgeous location along the Ottawa River featuring Inukshuks created by local artist John Ceprano.