Tara & Roger's Guidebook
Culture
The museum of nature is a beautiful piece of architecture & always has interesting exhibits, one of our favourite spots to check out!
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Muzeul Canadian al Naturii
240 McLeod StThe museum of nature is a beautiful piece of architecture & always has interesting exhibits, one of our favourite spots to check out!
A must see while you’re in Ottawa, this beautiful architectural venue is sure to please.
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Galeria Națională din Canada
380 Sussex DrA must see while you’re in Ottawa, this beautiful architectural venue is sure to please.
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin StIf you enjoy live performances, plays, dance, orchestra
Neighbourhoods
Offering a rich cultural experience filled with some of our favourite restaurants just a short walk down Somerset to the West.
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Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St WOffering a rich cultural experience filled with some of our favourite restaurants just a short walk down Somerset to the West.
Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood offers a wonderful variety of restaurants. You will want to grab a quick Uber then walk the strip as parking can be a challenge!
Preston Street
Preston StreetOttawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood offers a wonderful variety of restaurants. You will want to grab a quick Uber then walk the strip as parking can be a challenge!
Sightseeing
Directly across from the Penthouse, offers a great view, park for the little ones & beautiful mature trees.
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Dundonald Park
516 Somerset St WDirectly across from the Penthouse, offers a great view, park for the little ones & beautiful mature trees.
Whether you want to enjoy the renowned tulip festival in the spring, check out a boat tour in the summer, take a stroll & take in the fall colours, or enjoy a winter skate on this famous canal & indulge in a delicious beaver tail, it makes a for a great outing!
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Rideau Canal
Whether you want to enjoy the renowned tulip festival in the spring, check out a boat tour in the summer, take a stroll & take in the fall colours, or enjoy a winter skate on this famous canal & indulge in a delicious beaver tail, it makes a for a great outing!
Take a tour of Canada’s parliament buildings for an architectural treat. Learn about the history of Canadian politics & see where the Prime minister conducts business.
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Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetTake a tour of Canada’s parliament buildings for an architectural treat. Learn about the history of Canadian politics & see where the Prime minister conducts business.
Food scene
The Vanitea Room
551 Somerset St WConveniently located next door offering a lovely brunch, teas, sweets & cocktails.
An Ottawa staple that remains a favourite and a must visit for delicious Asian cuisine!
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Mekong
637 Somerset St WAn Ottawa staple that remains a favourite and a must visit for delicious Asian cuisine!
A local fave offering traditional Italian, their lasagna is absolutely to die for!
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Trattoria Caffè Italia
254 Preston StA local fave offering traditional Italian, their lasagna is absolutely to die for!
Another Italian fave just a short walk away! Amazing service & food!
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Mamma Teresa Ristorante
300 Somerset St WAnother Italian fave just a short walk away! Amazing service & food!
This fabulous delicatessen offers a wonderful selection of take home options, a truly authentic Italian experience!
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Luciano Foods Ltd
114 Preston StThis fabulous delicatessen offers a wonderful selection of take home options, a truly authentic Italian experience!
The Red Apron is a gourmet grocery & offers a delicious selection of take home food/beverages.
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The Red Apron
410 Gladstone AveThe Red Apron is a gourmet grocery & offers a delicious selection of take home food/beverages.
Don’t let the location in the middle of little Italy fool you, Kiko offers delicious & fresh sushi!!!
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Kiko Sushi Bar
349 Preston StDon’t let the location in the middle of little Italy fool you, Kiko offers delicious & fresh sushi!!!
Farm Boy
193 Metcalfe StGrocery store
This is an amazing restaurant, great patio, they also have live music!! The food is delicious & the service is outstanding…cannot say enough good things. Sunday brunch is fantastic!
Marzitelli
360 Elgin StreetThis is an amazing restaurant, great patio, they also have live music!! The food is delicious & the service is outstanding…cannot say enough good things. Sunday brunch is fantastic!
Boutique dessert spot with lots of delicious offerings, and just a quick walk across the street from us!
Dessert First
350 Bay StreetBoutique dessert spot with lots of delicious offerings, and just a quick walk across the street from us!
Displaying works from local artists & offering up coffee, liquor & tasty treats!
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The Art House Café
555 Somerset St WDisplaying works from local artists & offering up coffee, liquor & tasty treats!
Boutique grocery, take out / eat in options available. Gourmet selection of imported goods from Italy, including beautiful selection of wines!
Mercato Zacconi
215 Preston StreetBoutique grocery, take out / eat in options available. Gourmet selection of imported goods from Italy, including beautiful selection of wines!
Yang Sheng Chinese Restaurant
Fantastic Asian food, local favourite!
Now named "Massines" but it won't come up on this search with the new name for some reason. This is a grocery store.
A short walk a couple of blocks East, at the corner of Somerset & Bank street, offers anything you need, as well as a Starbucks & wine store.
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Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StNow named "Massines" but it won't come up on this search with the new name for some reason. This is a grocery store.
A short walk a couple of blocks East, at the corner of Somerset & Bank street, offers anything you need, as well as a Starbucks & wine store.
Grocery store, offering a nice selection of organic and vegetarian options, take home and specialty foods.
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Whole Foods Market
951 Bank StGrocery store, offering a nice selection of organic and vegetarian options, take home and specialty foods.
LCBO Ottawa
465 Sparks St.Wine, Liquor and beer, short walk from our unit.
Highly recommend this chique Bistro for a lovely breakfast or brunch. Beautiful space with delicious food & great service!
Cocotte Bistro
Highly recommend this chique Bistro for a lovely breakfast or brunch. Beautiful space with delicious food & great service!
A fantastic boutique grocery located about 5 blocks south, a nice little walk to delicious in house pastries & treats! You will find fresh produce, as well as a variety of fresh & frozen take away meals, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, as well as a large assortment of pantry items!
MargoFresh
A fantastic boutique grocery located about 5 blocks south, a nice little walk to delicious in house pastries & treats! You will find fresh produce, as well as a variety of fresh & frozen take away meals, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, as well as a large assortment of pantry items!
Amazing cocktails and super cozy ambience, the chef comes up with some creative and delicious offerings!
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Prohibition Public House
337 Somerset St WAmazing cocktails and super cozy ambience, the chef comes up with some creative and delicious offerings!
Bramasole Diner
428 Bank StGreat local breakfast spot!
Activities
Winter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal isn't open, or you just want to check out a different spot, skating at Landsdowne Park is a great spot! Surrounded by shops & restaurants it offers a variety of options.
Lansdowne Park Skating Rink
Winter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal isn't open, or you just want to check out a different spot, skating at Landsdowne Park is a great spot! Surrounded by shops & restaurants it offers a variety of options.
Canada's longest skating rink! A must see for winter guests! Go for a skate or walk & sample our famous beaver tails!
In the summer check out a boat tour, or go for a stroll along the pathways that line the Canal.
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Rideau Canal
Canada's longest skating rink! A must see for winter guests! Go for a skate or walk & sample our famous beaver tails!
In the summer check out a boat tour, or go for a stroll along the pathways that line the Canal.
Winter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal is not open, check out the Rink of Dreams! Located on Laurier Avenue, make sure to check the City of Ottawa website for hours of operation.
Sens Rink of Dreams
110 Laurier Ave WWinter guests, if you enjoy skating and the Rideau Canal is not open, check out the Rink of Dreams! Located on Laurier Avenue, make sure to check the City of Ottawa website for hours of operation.
Different activities throughout the year.
Christmas Market on weekends starting November 24-December 23rd
Lots of restaurants and shops in the area, as well as a Cineplex for movie lovers
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Lansdowne Park
Marché WayDifferent activities throughout the year.
Christmas Market on weekends starting November 24-December 23rd
Lots of restaurants and shops in the area, as well as a Cineplex for movie lovers
Sugestii despre oraș
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Ottawa Blues Fest
Amazing live entertainment in July, a must for music lovers ! Walk to the shows, or a super quick UBER!
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Ottawa's Winterlude!
Held every year in February, Super fun activities for the whole family, have a skate on the longest outdoor rink in Canada and take in the beautiful ice sculptures! Our famous tasty beaver tails make for a yummy treat and cannot be missed!!
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The Ottawa Tulip Festival
Held every Spring in May, For gardening enthusiasts and flower lovers check out the beautiful winding gardens along the Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Rideau Canal). Local artists and artisans also display their talent in local parks and around the City.
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The Ottawa Jazz Festival
Held in June, a great chance to check out Jazz music!