Guidebook for Ottawa
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Department of National Defence
101 Colonel By DrPerhaps you are doing some work here while in Ottawa.
The Byward Market Square is a historic building with an international feel in the centre of the neighbourhood where you will find souvenirs, amazing food and other local treasures.
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Byward Market Square
Byward Market SquareThe Byward Market Square is a historic building with an international feel in the centre of the neighbourhood where you will find souvenirs, amazing food and other local treasures.
This convention centre is not only a great place for conferences, the building is an architectural marvel that has added stunning beauty to this part of this city. Go inside!
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Shaw Centre
55 Colonel By DrThis convention centre is not only a great place for conferences, the building is an architectural marvel that has added stunning beauty to this part of this city. Go inside!
Sightseeing
I-National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrCanada's most comprehensive collection of art.
Ottawa boasts the longest skating rink in the world for those visiting in winter. It is walking distance from the condo.
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I-Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1 Second AvenueOttawa boasts the longest skating rink in the world for those visiting in winter. It is walking distance from the condo.
If you are coming to renew your VISA in Ottawa, my place is two blocks away from the US embassy.
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Embassy of the United States of America
490 Sussex DrIf you are coming to renew your VISA in Ottawa, my place is two blocks away from the US embassy.
Walk through the park then stand on the hilltop at one of the lookouts and feast your eyes on the Ottawa River, parliament buildings and some beautiful sites on the other side of the river.
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Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueWalk through the park then stand on the hilltop at one of the lookouts and feast your eyes on the Ottawa River, parliament buildings and some beautiful sites on the other side of the river.
Food Scene
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Ottawa's local fair-trade organic coffee house is steps away.
Play Food & Wine
1 York StOne of Ottawa's best restaurants
This is a cozy alternative pub with a free jukebox featuring roots music and the best of Canadian, including french music and oldies. They also have killer burgers and lots of local beer on tap.
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Chez Lucien
137 Murray StThis is a cozy alternative pub with a free jukebox featuring roots music and the best of Canadian, including french music and oldies. They also have killer burgers and lots of local beer on tap.
Another great independent coffee house just around the corner from the condo. No fuss...just amazing fair trade, organic beans roasted and ground in house.
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I Deal Coffee
176 Dalhousie StAnother great independent coffee house just around the corner from the condo. No fuss...just amazing fair trade, organic beans roasted and ground in house.
Great cocktails and charcuterie, this restaurant is great for dates and gastronomic brunch.
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Murray Street
Murray StreetGreat cocktails and charcuterie, this restaurant is great for dates and gastronomic brunch.
Arts & Culture
The NAC hosts an international renowned orchestra and regularly shows great entertainment including plays, concerts and dance performances.
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StThe NAC hosts an international renowned orchestra and regularly shows great entertainment including plays, concerts and dance performances.
Keep an eye out for popular yet unique events at this old church that has been converted into an event space.
St Brigid's Centre for the Arts
310 St. Patrick StKeep an eye out for popular yet unique events at this old church that has been converted into an event space.
La Petite Mort Gallery
306 Cumberland StThis small art gallery has a lot to offer the alternative art lover.
Frequently holds concerts, exhibitions and other events for a variety of ages and tastes.
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Arts Court
2 Daly AveFrequently holds concerts, exhibitions and other events for a variety of ages and tastes.
Did you know Ottawa has a youth hostel in an old jail? Stay at my place instead but check out their bar, Mugshots.
HI Ottawa Jail Hostel
75 Nicholas StDid you know Ottawa has a youth hostel in an old jail? Stay at my place instead but check out their bar, Mugshots.
Shopping
This clothing store boasts the best selection of hip, handmade clothing in Ottawa.
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Victoire
1282 Wellington St. WThis clothing store boasts the best selection of hip, handmade clothing in Ottawa.
This boutique offers stylish local handmade clothing and accessories at reasonable prices.
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Workshop Studio & Boutique
242 Dalhousie StThis boutique offers stylish local handmade clothing and accessories at reasonable prices.
This charming boutique has a curated collection of vintage and second-hand clothing for men and women.
Young Janes
This charming boutique has a curated collection of vintage and second-hand clothing for men and women.
Roadtrip
Great clothes for the 20 and 30 somethings.
Ottawa may not have a Gravity Pope but Wolf & Zed has the go-to shop for the shoe savvy in the city.
WOLF& Zed
519 Sussex DrOttawa may not have a Gravity Pope but Wolf & Zed has the go-to shop for the shoe savvy in the city.
Essentials
Organic and vegetarian groceries galore, and at good prices too. This shop also has an enormous natural pharmacy, hot food bar, and a great bulk section.
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Market Organics
126 York StOrganic and vegetarian groceries galore, and at good prices too. This shop also has an enormous natural pharmacy, hot food bar, and a great bulk section.
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.This is a great grocery store for the every day. It's open 24 hours!