Maximus’s guidebook -Ottawa

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Maximus’s guidebook -Ottawa

Neighborhoods

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Vibrant urban village with nearly 200 shops, restaurants and services
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Westboro
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Vibrant urban village with nearly 200 shops, restaurants and services
Preston Street is the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood, it offers tree-lined streets, award-winning Italian and international cuisine and independent boutiques
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Little Italy
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Preston Street is the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy neighbourhood, it offers tree-lined streets, award-winning Italian and international cuisine and independent boutiques
Asian business and many good restaurants. It is next to Little Italy
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Chinatown Ottawa
675 Somerset St W
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Asian business and many good restaurants. It is next to Little Italy
Stroll from downtown along Bank Street where a lot of boutiques and restaurants are located. It's hip, artistic, and fun. At the South end of Glebe is TD Place with lots of restaurants and a Cineplex VIP cinema.
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The Glebe
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Stroll from downtown along Bank Street where a lot of boutiques and restaurants are located. It's hip, artistic, and fun. At the South end of Glebe is TD Place with lots of restaurants and a Cineplex VIP cinema.

Food scene

Nearby restaurants & other good local restaurants. You can find many more great restaurants through www.ottawafoodies. Also check out the 2022 best Ottawa restaurant list on www.ottawamagazine
975 Bank St, Ottawa $$
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CRAFT Beer Market - Ottawa
975 Bank St
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975 Bank St, Ottawa $$
1500 Bank St, $$
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Pelican Seafood Market and Grill
1500 Bank St
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1500 Bank St, $$
Fairouz restaurant Middle East cuisine- 343 Somerset Street West, Somerset Village. $$-$$$
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Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.
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Fairouz restaurant Middle East cuisine- 343 Somerset Street West, Somerset Village. $$-$$$
European fare & cocktails $$$ 1208 Wellington St W, Ottawa
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Absinthe
1208 Wellington St. W
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European fare & cocktails $$$ 1208 Wellington St W, Ottawa
Taco - 380 Elgin St, Ottawa $$
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El Camino
380 Elgin St
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Taco - 380 Elgin St, Ottawa $$
2525 Bank St - $$
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The Works
580 Bank St
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2525 Bank St - $$
14 Byward Market Square, $$
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Zak's Diner
14 Byward Market Square
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14 Byward Market Square, $$
1 John St, Ottawa, $$- Outdoor with nice view
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Tavern on the Falls
1 John St
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1 John St, Ottawa, $$- Outdoor with nice view
2660 Alta Vista Dr, $$
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Gabriel Pizza
277 Bank St
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2660 Alta Vista Dr, $$
Coconut Lagoon (East Indian cuisine) 853 St Laurent Blvd, $$ Award winner chef
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Coconut Lagoon
853 St. Laurent Blvd
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Coconut Lagoon (East Indian cuisine) 853 St Laurent Blvd, $$ Award winner chef
Oh So Good Dessert 25 York St, Desserts only
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Oh So Good Desserts
54 York St
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Oh So Good Dessert 25 York St, Desserts only
bakery & pastry $$ - 2211 Arch St
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3 Sisters Bakeshop
2211 Arch St
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bakery & pastry $$ - 2211 Arch St
Chinese cuisine - 1499 Merivale Rd $$
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Ng's Cuisine
1499 Merivale Rd
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Chinese cuisine - 1499 Merivale Rd $$
825 Exhibition Way #103 - TD Place $$
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JOEY Lansdowne
825 Exhibition Way
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825 Exhibition Way #103 - TD Place $$
Vegetarian - 198 Main St, Ottawa $$
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The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main St
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Vegetarian - 198 Main St, Ottawa $$
453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa $$$-$$$$. Operate by Le Cordon Bleu school in Ottawa.
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Signatures Restaurant
453 Laurier Ave. E
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453 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa $$$-$$$$. Operate by Le Cordon Bleu school in Ottawa.
500 Hazeldean road. Near Tanger Outlets
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Kanata Noodle House
500 Hazeldean Rd
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500 Hazeldean road. Near Tanger Outlets
64 George street (near Byward market). Excellent place for sandwich, cheese , prosciutto and other Italian delicatessens
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La Bottega Nicastro, ByWard Market
64 George St
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64 George street (near Byward market). Excellent place for sandwich, cheese , prosciutto and other Italian delicatessens
325 Dalhousie st. This premium lounge boasts the title of city's tallest rooftop bar. It is on the 16th floor of the hotel. Overlook copper-topped buildings while sipping a cocktail and experience Ottawa, elevated.
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Copper Spirits and Sights
325 Dalhousie St
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325 Dalhousie st. This premium lounge boasts the title of city's tallest rooftop bar. It is on the 16th floor of the hotel. Overlook copper-topped buildings while sipping a cocktail and experience Ottawa, elevated.
260 Bd Saint-Raymond, Gatineau, QC J9A 3G7
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Maison Oddo
260 Bd Saint-Raymond
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260 Bd Saint-Raymond, Gatineau, QC J9A 3G7
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Art-Is-In Bakery
250 City Centre Ave
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Activities & Entertainment

Family fun time - 36 minutes from Alta Vista - 2015 Calypso St, Limoges
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Calypso Theme Waterpark
2015 Calypso St
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Family fun time - 36 minutes from Alta Vista - 2015 Calypso St, Limoges
Gatineau Park, 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea. Zip line & skiing
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Camp Fortune
300 Chem. Dunlop
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Gatineau Park, 300 Chemin Dunlop, Chelsea. Zip line & skiing
910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa - Independent theatre
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The Gladstone Theatre
910 Gladstone Ave
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910 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa - Independent theatre
300-1227 Wellington St W
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Great Canadian Theatre Company
1233 Wellington St. W
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300-1227 Wellington St W
412 Preston St (Little Italy)
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Absolute Comedy Ottawa
412 Preston St
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412 Preston St (Little Italy)
1 Elgin St
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National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St
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1 Elgin St
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Rideau Carleton Raceway & Casino
4837 Albion Rd S
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du Casino
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Nordik Spa-Nature | Chelsea
16 Chemin Nordik
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Sightseeing

The home of the Parliament of Canada Check schedule for tours. Summer schedule for Changing of the Guard Northern Light and Sound evening shows from July to Sept (outdoor-free)
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Parlementsheuvel
Wellington Street
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The home of the Parliament of Canada Check schedule for tours. Summer schedule for Changing of the Guard Northern Light and Sound evening shows from July to Sept (outdoor-free)
A hub of outdoor farmers’ market stalls and specialty food shops selling Canadian cheese and maple-infused chocolate. It’s also known for its colorful street art and hip stores filled with crafts and clothes by local designers. Many eateries and outdoor restaurants in the area.
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Byward Market Square
Byward Market Square
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A hub of outdoor farmers’ market stalls and specialty food shops selling Canadian cheese and maple-infused chocolate. It’s also known for its colorful street art and hip stores filled with crafts and clothes by local designers. Many eateries and outdoor restaurants in the area.
The Capital's conservation and outdoor recreation park, just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau. Beautiful scenery for hiking, camping, cycling. Visit Pink Lake, Champlain Lookout and McKenzie King estate.
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Gatineau Park
33 Chem. Scott
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The Capital's conservation and outdoor recreation park, just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa–Gatineau. Beautiful scenery for hiking, camping, cycling. Visit Pink Lake, Champlain Lookout and McKenzie King estate.
The Basilica is the oldest and largest church in Ottawa and the seat of the city's Roman Catholic archbishop.
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Notre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex Dr
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The Basilica is the oldest and largest church in Ottawa and the seat of the city's Roman Catholic archbishop.
Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
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Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St
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Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
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Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
Large collection on exhibits. Children museum is located inside and kids love it. Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
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Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue Laurier
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Large collection on exhibits. Children museum is located inside and kids love it. Free entry every Thursday between 5-8pm
Visit the residence and workplace of the governor general and the grounds year-round. Check website for schedule
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Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Dr
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Visit the residence and workplace of the governor general and the grounds year-round. Check website for schedule
Find out how coins are made, see more than one million dollars’ worth of pure gold and hold a solid gold bar in your hands! It’s free to visit the fun boutique and guided tours of the facility are very affordable
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Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex Dr
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Find out how coins are made, see more than one million dollars’ worth of pure gold and hold a solid gold bar in your hands! It’s free to visit the fun boutique and guided tours of the facility are very affordable
Canada's national museum of military history. Free every Thursday between 5-8 pm
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Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Pl
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Canada's national museum of military history. Free every Thursday between 5-8 pm
Canadian science, technology, and innovation are showcased through 11 interactive exhibitions. Free every day between 4-5pm
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Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Blvd
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Canadian science, technology, and innovation are showcased through 11 interactive exhibitions. Free every day between 4-5pm
Canada's national aviation history museum
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Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation Pkwy
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Canada's national aviation history museum
Visit Rideau Canal lock 1 -8 next to Parliament Hills and see how they work to let boats go up the canal.
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Rideau Canal, Sluizen 1-8 - Ottawa
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Visit Rideau Canal lock 1 -8 next to Parliament Hills and see how they work to let boats go up the canal.

Parks & Beach

Nearby for family picnic
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Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.
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Nearby for family picnic
Ottawa beach within city's limit (20 minutes drive). Family picnic
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Britannia Park and Beach
2805 Carling Ave
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Ottawa beach within city's limit (20 minutes drive). Family picnic
Largest bogs in southern Ontario (30 minutes drive). 12.4 miles) of trails for hiking or cross-country skiing, as well as 1.2 kilometres (0.7 miles) of scenic interpretive boardwalks which lead into the heart of the bog
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Mer Bleue Bog Trail
Ridge Road
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Largest bogs in southern Ontario (30 minutes drive). 12.4 miles) of trails for hiking or cross-country skiing, as well as 1.2 kilometres (0.7 miles) of scenic interpretive boardwalks which lead into the heart of the bog
Lusk Cave is in the Philippe Lake area, about five kilometres from Parent Beach. It is an easy hike on trails that feature interpretation panels along the way. The 10-kilometre round trip takes about four hours. n the cave itself, water levels can be as high as a metre or more. It is recommended that cave explorers bring an extra pair of shoes, flashlight and safety helmet. Sandals and rubber boots are not recommended footwear.
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Lusk Cave
Trail 54
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Lusk Cave is in the Philippe Lake area, about five kilometres from Parent Beach. It is an easy hike on trails that feature interpretation panels along the way. The 10-kilometre round trip takes about four hours. n the cave itself, water levels can be as high as a metre or more. It is recommended that cave explorers bring an extra pair of shoes, flashlight and safety helmet. Sandals and rubber boots are not recommended footwear.

Local transportation

OC Transpo is the public transit agency of the City of Ottawa and will get you anywhere in Ottawa. To plan your trip, search for "OC Tranpo Trip Planner" or go to https://plan.octranspo.com/plan. Check website for best fare option where to buy bus/train ticket or pass.
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OC Transpo
1500 St. Laurent Blvd
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OC Transpo is the public transit agency of the City of Ottawa and will get you anywhere in Ottawa. To plan your trip, search for "OC Tranpo Trip Planner" or go to https://plan.octranspo.com/plan. Check website for best fare option where to buy bus/train ticket or pass.

Shopping

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Trainyard Mall / Road to Belfast station
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Rideau Centre
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Tanger Outlets Ottawa
8555 Campeau Dr
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St Laurent
1200 St. Laurent Blvd
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Bayshore Shopping Centre
100 Bayshore Dr
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1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa (TD Place). Year-round Sunday open-air market featuring local produce, artisan foods, arts & crafts.
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Ottawa Farmers' Market
1000 Exhibition Way
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1000 Exhibition Way, Ottawa (TD Place). Year-round Sunday open-air market featuring local produce, artisan foods, arts & crafts.