SHossaini's Ottawa/Gatineau Guidebook

SHossaini
SHossaini's Ottawa/Gatineau Guidebook

Sightseeing & Activities

It’s cliche and everyone says to see the Parliament buildings, but Canada really does have beautiful government buildings. You could simply walk around the grounds of the Parliament and take in the views of the river below, but a tour is highly recommended.
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國會山
Wellington Street
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It’s cliche and everyone says to see the Parliament buildings, but Canada really does have beautiful government buildings. You could simply walk around the grounds of the Parliament and take in the views of the river below, but a tour is highly recommended.
This is where all the action happens! Full of bars, Beaver Tails, entertainment and life! Especially amazing on the weekend in the summer. About 5 minutes away from the home.
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ByWard Market
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This is where all the action happens! Full of bars, Beaver Tails, entertainment and life! Especially amazing on the weekend in the summer. About 5 minutes away from the home.
Looking for a biking or running trail? Looking to skate during the winter? The Rideau Canal is famous in Ottawa for the beautiful body of water flowing to the Ottawa River. About 10 minutes from the home.
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Rideau Canal
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Looking for a biking or running trail? Looking to skate during the winter? The Rideau Canal is famous in Ottawa for the beautiful body of water flowing to the Ottawa River. About 10 minutes from the home.
An entertaining way to learn about the history of the Rideau Canal is to take a Canal Cruise from Chateau Laurier to Dow’s Lake. The tours last about an hour and a half and pass landmarks such as City Hall, National Arts Centre, Canadian Museum of Nature, the TD Centre and Lansdowne Park.
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Rideau Canal Cruises / Croisières Canal Rideau
2 Rideau St
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An entertaining way to learn about the history of the Rideau Canal is to take a Canal Cruise from Chateau Laurier to Dow’s Lake. The tours last about an hour and a half and pass landmarks such as City Hall, National Arts Centre, Canadian Museum of Nature, the TD Centre and Lansdowne Park.
The Ottawa River is considered to have some of the best whitewater rafting on earth. It attracts professional rafters and kayakers to run its class 5 rapids. Located just one hour outside downtown Ottawa, there are three rafting companies that will take people on the rafting excursions of your choice. If you are a family, there are even smaller rapid trips to suit everyone.
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OWL Rafting
40 owl Ln
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The Ottawa River is considered to have some of the best whitewater rafting on earth. It attracts professional rafters and kayakers to run its class 5 rapids. Located just one hour outside downtown Ottawa, there are three rafting companies that will take people on the rafting excursions of your choice. If you are a family, there are even smaller rapid trips to suit everyone.
From the First People’s Hall celebrating the history of the First Nation’s to The Canadian History Hall showcasing important moments in Canadian history and famous Canadian personalities. The architecture is unique represents the Canadian landscape and it a beautiful sight. From here, you’ll find gorgeous views of the Ottawa Skyline and the Alexandra Bridge lit up at night.
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加拿大歷史博物館
100 Rue Laurier
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From the First People’s Hall celebrating the history of the First Nation’s to The Canadian History Hall showcasing important moments in Canadian history and famous Canadian personalities. The architecture is unique represents the Canadian landscape and it a beautiful sight. From here, you’ll find gorgeous views of the Ottawa Skyline and the Alexandra Bridge lit up at night.
This park on the river houses Muskoka Chairs overlooking the water to view the unique and picturesque John Ceprano Rocks.
John Felice Ceprano
Kichi Zībī Mīkan
This park on the river houses Muskoka Chairs overlooking the water to view the unique and picturesque John Ceprano Rocks.
This park is famous for its gorgeous view of the Ottawa Skyline and the Alexandra Bridge reaching over the Ottawa River. We highly recommend walking across the Alexandra Bridge to Gatineau. It offers beautiful views of the Ottawa Parliament Buildings, the river and it is a pleasant stroll. The bridge takes you from Ottawa to the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. You can then hop on the ferry to take it back to Ottawa.
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Nepean Point
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This park is famous for its gorgeous view of the Ottawa Skyline and the Alexandra Bridge reaching over the Ottawa River. We highly recommend walking across the Alexandra Bridge to Gatineau. It offers beautiful views of the Ottawa Parliament Buildings, the river and it is a pleasant stroll. The bridge takes you from Ottawa to the grounds of the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. You can then hop on the ferry to take it back to Ottawa.
An entertaining way to learn about the history of the Rideau Canal is to take a Canal Cruise from Chateau Laurier to Dow’s Lake. The tours last about an hour and a half and pass landmarks such as City Hall, National Arts Centre, Canadian Museum of Nature, the TD Centre and Lansdowne Park.
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Rideau Canal Cruises / Croisières Canal Rideau
2 Rideau St
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An entertaining way to learn about the history of the Rideau Canal is to take a Canal Cruise from Chateau Laurier to Dow’s Lake. The tours last about an hour and a half and pass landmarks such as City Hall, National Arts Centre, Canadian Museum of Nature, the TD Centre and Lansdowne Park.

Food & Drinks

Fine dining and amazing drinks. If you like steak, this is the place to go.
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Mati
428 Preston St
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Fine dining and amazing drinks. If you like steak, this is the place to go.
Located in the WestIn hotel. If you have a meeting and you want to impress a client this is the place to take them. Especially known for their steaks.
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The Shore Club
11 Colonel By Dr
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Located in the WestIn hotel. If you have a meeting and you want to impress a client this is the place to take them. Especially known for their steaks.
Like Italian? So do we! Ottawa's fine Italian restaurant.
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Giovanni's Restaurant
362 Preston St
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Like Italian? So do we! Ottawa's fine Italian restaurant.
Casual night for some food and drinks! About 10 minutes from the home.
Browns Socialhouse Centretown
160 Elgin Street
Casual night for some food and drinks! About 10 minutes from the home.
Hipster-ish joint in the Byward Market. Brunch, mimosas and charcuterie boards. Definitely a must go especially in the summer. About 5 minutes away from the home.
HeadQuarters
115 Clarence St.
Hipster-ish joint in the Byward Market. Brunch, mimosas and charcuterie boards. Definitely a must go especially in the summer. About 5 minutes away from the home.
People are always looking for the best views when visiting a city and the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market has one of the best sunset views in Ottawa. Out of all the hotels in Ottawa, this one got its sunset terrace right. Try one of their signature cocktails and enjoy the view over the ByWard Market from their floor to ceiling windows indoors or from the outdoor patio.
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Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie St
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People are always looking for the best views when visiting a city and the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market has one of the best sunset views in Ottawa. Out of all the hotels in Ottawa, this one got its sunset terrace right. Try one of their signature cocktails and enjoy the view over the ByWard Market from their floor to ceiling windows indoors or from the outdoor patio.
Looking for a sushi spot with drinks? This sushi bar is the place to be located in the Byward Market.
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Tomo Restaurant
109 Clarence St.
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Looking for a sushi spot with drinks? This sushi bar is the place to be located in the Byward Market.
People are always looking for the best views when visiting a city and the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market has one of the best sunset views in Ottawa. Out of all the hotels in Ottawa, this one got its sunset terrace right. Try one of their signature cocktails and enjoy the view over the ByWard Market from their floor to ceiling windows indoors or from the outdoor patio.
La Terrasse
1 Rideau Street
People are always looking for the best views when visiting a city and the Andaz Hotel in the ByWard Market has one of the best sunset views in Ottawa. Out of all the hotels in Ottawa, this one got its sunset terrace right. Try one of their signature cocktails and enjoy the view over the ByWard Market from their floor to ceiling windows indoors or from the outdoor patio.
Voted as one of the best restaurants in Canada by enRoute Magazine, the Riviera Restaurant is the place to eat! A popular eatery for politicians, it is located on Sparks Street, Ottawa’s pedestrian street across from Parliament Hill. It’s known for its signature cocktails and we all made sure to have a round of these works of art. From Mint Juleps to Manhattan, they’ve got it all.
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Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.
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Voted as one of the best restaurants in Canada by enRoute Magazine, the Riviera Restaurant is the place to eat! A popular eatery for politicians, it is located on Sparks Street, Ottawa’s pedestrian street across from Parliament Hill. It’s known for its signature cocktails and we all made sure to have a round of these works of art. From Mint Juleps to Manhattan, they’ve got it all.
Owned and operated by my college roommate’s brother, Whales Bone has made quite a name for itself in Ottawa. With two locations, it’s a popular spot for locals. Known for its oysters, it didn’t disappoint.
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The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank St
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Owned and operated by my college roommate’s brother, Whales Bone has made quite a name for itself in Ottawa. With two locations, it’s a popular spot for locals. Known for its oysters, it didn’t disappoint.
Vivaan is a modern Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian dishes from all over India and specializes in Indian street food and Hyderabad Biryani.
Vivaan
225 Preston Street
Vivaan is a modern Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian dishes from all over India and specializes in Indian street food and Hyderabad Biryani.
A French restaurant with natural wine and colourful cocktails. Seafood on the cold bar is fresh and sustainably sourced.
Gitanes
361 Elgin Street
A French restaurant with natural wine and colourful cocktails. Seafood on the cold bar is fresh and sustainably sourced.
Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR’S authentic Asian inspired restaurant menu offering guests a delightful family-style dining experience, with tapas, food comes continuously throughout the meal and is placed at the center of table for all to share.
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Sidedoor
18b York St
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Inspired by the street food of Southeast Asia, SIDEDOOR’S authentic Asian inspired restaurant menu offering guests a delightful family-style dining experience, with tapas, food comes continuously throughout the meal and is placed at the center of table for all to share.
Critically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, e18hteens unique location in the ByWard Market along with our team of professionals, award wining wine list, and innovative Canadian cuisine make for the ideal event venue.
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Restaurant e18hteen
18 York St
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Critically acclaimed to be among Canada’s best restaurants, e18hteens unique location in the ByWard Market along with our team of professionals, award wining wine list, and innovative Canadian cuisine make for the ideal event venue.
Our favorite South Asian/Indian restaurant! Their coconut curry mixes are absolutely to die for.
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Coconut Lagoon
853 St. Laurent Blvd
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Our favorite South Asian/Indian restaurant! Their coconut curry mixes are absolutely to die for.
Our favorite burger joint! Combined with their die cut chips and milkshakes and you got yourself the perfect combo! Our recommendation for a family restaurant.
The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer
Our favorite burger joint! Combined with their die cut chips and milkshakes and you got yourself the perfect combo! Our recommendation for a family restaurant.

Shopping

Enjoy a premier shopping mall experience at CF Rideau Centre. Mall offerings include hundreds of brand name stores, restaurants, and entertainment. About a 10 minute drive from the home.
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Rideau Centre
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Enjoy a premier shopping mall experience at CF Rideau Centre. Mall offerings include hundreds of brand name stores, restaurants, and entertainment. About a 10 minute drive from the home.
Closest big chain grocery store 7 minutes away from the home!
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Loblaws
64 Isabella St
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Closest big chain grocery store 7 minutes away from the home!

Museums

130 aircrafts propellers and engines are on display including military jets, WWII fighter biplanes, helicopters, one of the first planes invented and much more. You can even take part in flight simulations or book helicopter tours and your own biplane flight like we did above. It is considered one of the finest aviation museums on earth and highly worth a visit. About 15 minutes away from the home.
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加拿大航空航天博物館
11 Aviation Pkwy
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130 aircrafts propellers and engines are on display including military jets, WWII fighter biplanes, helicopters, one of the first planes invented and much more. You can even take part in flight simulations or book helicopter tours and your own biplane flight like we did above. It is considered one of the finest aviation museums on earth and highly worth a visit. About 15 minutes away from the home.
Mysteries of the ice ages. Step back in time to learn how ice and cold have shaped our world. About 10 minutes away from the home.
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加拿大自然博物館
240 McLeod St
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Mysteries of the ice ages. Step back in time to learn how ice and cold have shaped our world. About 10 minutes away from the home.
The National Gallery of Canada is a striking structure housing an extensive collection of Canadian art. It is the giant spider out front that attracts people’s attention. Maman is a famous sculpture designed by Louise Bourgeois and Ottawa isn’t the only city to have one. If you travel a lot, you might have seen it at the Tate Modern Art Museum in London England in Missouri, USA, St. Petersburg, Bilboa, Tokyo, Seoul, Doha and Des Moines.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
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The National Gallery of Canada is a striking structure housing an extensive collection of Canadian art. It is the giant spider out front that attracts people’s attention. Maman is a famous sculpture designed by Louise Bourgeois and Ottawa isn’t the only city to have one. If you travel a lot, you might have seen it at the Tate Modern Art Museum in London England in Missouri, USA, St. Petersburg, Bilboa, Tokyo, Seoul, Doha and Des Moines.

Spa and Recreation

When visiting Ottawa, take some time to get out of town and spend a day at the quiet retreat of the Nordik Spa-Nature. Located 20 minutes from Ottawa, in Gatineau Quebec, Nordik Spa tops the things to do near Ottawa. It is a unique spa experience surrounded by nature.
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
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When visiting Ottawa, take some time to get out of town and spend a day at the quiet retreat of the Nordik Spa-Nature. Located 20 minutes from Ottawa, in Gatineau Quebec, Nordik Spa tops the things to do near Ottawa. It is a unique spa experience surrounded by nature.

城市觀光建議

周邊交通資訊

Taxis are the easiest way to get around

Taxis are more accessible in Gatineau than Uber as their wait times are longer.
周邊交通資訊

Uber is available but less than Ottawa

Just across the bridge Uber is a lot more accessible so if you go across the bridge you will be able to catch an Uber a lot easier. In Gatineau the wait times are longer.