Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
SHLG is a great place for a beer or to go for brunch - I love their Eggs Benedict with slow roasted ham. It's also nice and close.
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Sandy Hill Lounge & Grill
321 Rue Somerset St ESHLG is a great place for a beer or to go for brunch - I love their Eggs Benedict with slow roasted ham. It's also nice and close.
Great place to sit back and relax or work with a nice coffee or tea. Food available as well!
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Fleur Tea House
287 Rue Somerset St EGreat place to sit back and relax or work with a nice coffee or tea. Food available as well!
Drinks & Nightlife
I love the atmosphere and feel of Social. They have a great outdoor patio nestled in a quaint courtyard - and they make great martinis!
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Social
537 Sussex DrI love the atmosphere and feel of Social. They have a great outdoor patio nestled in a quaint courtyard - and they make great martinis!
Sightseeing
You can't come to Ottawa and not see Parliament Hill! Make sure to walk behind the building and down by the locks to really see the whole space.
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Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StYou can't come to Ottawa and not see Parliament Hill! Make sure to walk behind the building and down by the locks to really see the whole space.
I really like the drive past the Prime Minister's house along Sussex Drive as you also pass the Governor General's Residence, the Department of Foreign Affairs and quite a few beautiful embassies.
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24 Sussex DriveI really like the drive past the Prime Minister's house along Sussex Drive as you also pass the Governor General's Residence, the Department of Foreign Affairs and quite a few beautiful embassies.
Rideau Hall is home to the Governor General, the Queen's representative in Canada. The grounds are a great place to walk and enjoy the outdoors.
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Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DrRideau Hall is home to the Governor General, the Queen's representative in Canada. The grounds are a great place to walk and enjoy the outdoors.
Shopping
Great spot to spend the afternoon shopping - or kill time on a rainy day. The mall recently underwent a face-lift which has made all the difference.
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Rideau Centre
Great spot to spend the afternoon shopping - or kill time on a rainy day. The mall recently underwent a face-lift which has made all the difference.
Parks & Nature
Great place for kids to play on the play structure, shoot some hoops, go for a swim (in the summer) or run around the field. Pet owners are also welcome to walk their dogs off-leash - just don't forget to pick up after them!
Sandy Hill Park and Community Centre
250 Rue Somerset St EGreat place for kids to play on the play structure, shoot some hoops, go for a swim (in the summer) or run around the field. Pet owners are also welcome to walk their dogs off-leash - just don't forget to pick up after them!
The Rideau Canal is a waterway built from Kingston to Ottawa and in the winter becomes the longest skating rink in the world! Beautiful paths line both sides and provide great views of the city.
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I-Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueThe Rideau Canal is a waterway built from Kingston to Ottawa and in the winter becomes the longest skating rink in the world! Beautiful paths line both sides and provide great views of the city.
Arts & Culture
Even if you don't like art, make sure you walk by the outside of the gallery to get a photo by the giant spider!
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I-National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrEven if you don't like art, make sure you walk by the outside of the gallery to get a photo by the giant spider!
Essentials
For when you run out of laundry soap or milk! Open from 8 am to 11 pm every day.
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Quickie
255 Parkdale AveFor when you run out of laundry soap or milk! Open from 8 am to 11 pm every day.