Ottawa Hidden Gems to Check Out

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Ottawa Hidden Gems to Check Out

Food scene

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El Furniture Warehouse Ottawa
77 Clarence St.
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The Art House Café
555 Somerset St W
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Fancy brunch spot with gorgeous interior - make sure to get a reservation in advance!
The Vanitea Room
551 Somerset St W
Fancy brunch spot with gorgeous interior - make sure to get a reservation in advance!

Live Music

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Atomic Rooster
303 Bank St
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Bars/ Clubs

Great Beyonce nights and all-around dancing. Laid-back atmosphere.
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Babylon
317 Bank St
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Great Beyonce nights and all-around dancing. Laid-back atmosphere.

Sightseeing

Gorgeous interior and you can walk around the lobby and quite a bit inside for free!
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Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau St
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Gorgeous interior and you can walk around the lobby and quite a bit inside for free!

Nature

Great spot for those looking for a long walk that's not too crowded. It is pretty off the beaten path, though and will require an Uber, taxi or very long bus ride.
Stony Swamp Trail
NCC 26
Great spot for those looking for a long walk that's not too crowded. It is pretty off the beaten path, though and will require an Uber, taxi or very long bus ride.

Izeluleko zedolobha

Ungaphuthelwa

Bank street is packed with cool murals :)

Some spots to check out in particular: - the corner of Lisgar (this street) and Bank has a beautiful fish mural - between Third and Fourth avenue has the Russian nesting doll mural shown as the guidebook picture
Izindlela zokonga

Many museums permanent collections are free Thursday nights

- Check specific websites to confirm which
Ukuzulazula

Bus tickets are $3.50, day pass is $10.75

Buses accept cash-only as payment - or a ticket purchased at a machine.