Guidebook for Ottawa

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Guidebook for Ottawa

Drinks & Nightlife

El Camino has amazing tacos and drinks on their menu.
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El Camino
380 Elgin St
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El Camino has amazing tacos and drinks on their menu.
This is a trendy spot that will be filled with locals. Great place for drinks date (food is a little over-priced, but still quite good). Ask to go down into the speak-easy!
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Union Local 613
315 Somerset St W
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This is a trendy spot that will be filled with locals. Great place for drinks date (food is a little over-priced, but still quite good). Ask to go down into the speak-easy!
Frequently hosts great live bands!
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Irene's Pub
885 Bank St
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Frequently hosts great live bands!
Great brews, amazing food, and rad vibe.
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Lowertown Brewery
73 York St
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Great brews, amazing food, and rad vibe.

Food Scene

This restaurant is perfect for weekend brunch - a must in Ottawa.
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Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank St
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This restaurant is perfect for weekend brunch - a must in Ottawa.
Centertown is the only delivery/take-out spot where you can get East Coast style garlic fingers and donairs!
Centertown Donair & Pizza
422 Bronson Ave
Centertown is the only delivery/take-out spot where you can get East Coast style garlic fingers and donairs!
This is a local Hill staffer bar. Eat here and you'll be surrounded by Staffers, Lobbyists, and other change-makers here in Ottawa.
South Block Whiskey Bar
148 Sparks St.
This is a local Hill staffer bar. Eat here and you'll be surrounded by Staffers, Lobbyists, and other change-makers here in Ottawa.
Locals will tell you that this is one of the best brunch spots in the city. They're known for their Huevos Rancheros! Go early to avoid the line on weekends.
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The Manx Pub
370 Elgin St
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Locals will tell you that this is one of the best brunch spots in the city. They're known for their Huevos Rancheros! Go early to avoid the line on weekends.
Slightly more expensive, but offers a seasonal menu filled with local, delicious food.
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two six {ate}
268 Preston St
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Slightly more expensive, but offers a seasonal menu filled with local, delicious food.
My favourite spot for coffee dates and doing work at a cafe!
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Arlington Five
5 Arlington Ave
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My favourite spot for coffee dates and doing work at a cafe!
The staff know their wine and the menu is guaranteed to impress. If you don't know what it is, ask - sometimes my best meals at this restaurant have been plates I couldn't understand without explanation.
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North & Navy
226 Nepean St
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The staff know their wine and the menu is guaranteed to impress. If you don't know what it is, ask - sometimes my best meals at this restaurant have been plates I couldn't understand without explanation.
Want to take home some local coffee? This is where you need to go!
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Equator Coffee Westboro
412 Churchill Ave N
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Want to take home some local coffee? This is where you need to go!
One of my favourite spots to celebrate with friends. Great staff, amazing menu, and beautiful decor. Perfect date night spot!
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Social
537 Sussex Dr
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One of my favourite spots to celebrate with friends. Great staff, amazing menu, and beautiful decor. Perfect date night spot!
This trendy bar has some of the best locally sourced food Ottawa has to offer!
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Supply and Demand
1335 Wellington St. W
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This trendy bar has some of the best locally sourced food Ottawa has to offer!
Trendy late night cocktails from an award winning bartender. I would not recommend their food, however.
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COMMON - Gitanes Burger Pop Up
380 Elgin St
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Trendy late night cocktails from an award winning bartender. I would not recommend their food, however.

Arts & Culture

The Hill is a must when visiting the National Capital Region. The front lawn is great for a picnic, bocce ball, or cartwheels. Tours are available hourly, and if you're visiting during the week and the Parliament is sitting, I would be happy to get you into Question Period, House proceedings, or Senate proceedings.
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Parliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington St
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The Hill is a must when visiting the National Capital Region. The front lawn is great for a picnic, bocce ball, or cartwheels. Tours are available hourly, and if you're visiting during the week and the Parliament is sitting, I would be happy to get you into Question Period, House proceedings, or Senate proceedings.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex Dr
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You can't come to Ottawa and not visit Parliament Hill. The front grass is accessible to the public and tours run most days of the year. Please ask me as many questions about the Hill as you'd like. I've been working there over three years and am very happy to share some tips/insights!
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Parlementsheuvel
Wellington Street
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You can't come to Ottawa and not visit Parliament Hill. The front grass is accessible to the public and tours run most days of the year. Please ask me as many questions about the Hill as you'd like. I've been working there over three years and am very happy to share some tips/insights!

Parks & Nature

One of my favourite places for a picnic and reading!
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Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie Avenue
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One of my favourite places for a picnic and reading!
The canal is gorgeous for walks, runs, skating, and bike rides. You can access the canal from the end of my block and it can take you north towards Parliament Hill, or south towards Dows Lake!
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Canal Rideau
1 Second Avenue
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The canal is gorgeous for walks, runs, skating, and bike rides. You can access the canal from the end of my block and it can take you north towards Parliament Hill, or south towards Dows Lake!

Essentials

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LCBO
160 Elgin St
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Shopping

All the groceries you might need are here.
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Loblaws
64 Isabella St
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All the groceries you might need are here.
This little boutique is full of lovely trinkets and gifts.
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The Gifted Type
253 Elgin St
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This little boutique is full of lovely trinkets and gifts.
Fantastic, locally-made goods.
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boogie + birdie
256 Elgin St
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Fantastic, locally-made goods.

Everything Else

If you are here in the winter, you have to take some time to rent some skates and go skating on the Canal. Don't forget some $ for hot chocolate and a Beaver Tail!
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Rideau Canal (ice conditions)
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If you are here in the winter, you have to take some time to rent some skates and go skating on the Canal. Don't forget some $ for hot chocolate and a Beaver Tail!
My favourite flower shop!
Bloomfields Flowers
783 Bank St
My favourite flower shop!