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OTTAWA 2014-2015
VISITOR
GUIDE
WWW.OTTAWATOURISM.CA
Ottawa’s premier
shopping destination
located one block east
of Parliament Hill.
DISCOVER
Ottawa
W
elcome to Ottawa, where
urban delights intertwine
with capital decadence.
Landmarks, such as Parliament
Hill just steps away from the Ottawa River, and
the Rideau Canal — a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, which flows through the heart of the city
— are permanent highlights for their history,
importance, and beauty. And they serve as great
starting points before exploring the surrounding
neighbourhoods that tie Ottawa together.
These diverse areas, from the iconic ByWard
Market district to the burgeoning enclave of
Westboro just minutes from downtown, are
shining examples of Ottawa’s rapidly growing
shopping scene that features a score of boutiques,
unique clothing experiences, and major expansions of shopping centres. And, of course, all have
their own unique feel when it comes to dining
out — from high-end restaurants to pubs to
quaint coffee shops.
There are plenty of family-friendly outings throughout the nation’s capital. Ottawa’s
world-class museums — from the Canadian War
Museum to the Canadian Museum of Nature and
the newly renamed Canadian Museum of History
— and the National Gallery of Canada all boast
exhibits and events that will entice all ages. Get
out into the sun at Calypso Theme Waterpark,
and enjoy the beautiful colours throughout
Ottawa during the Canadian Tulip Festival.
And there is plenty to enjoy when the sun
sets. Casino du Lac-Leamy, just minutes from
downtown Ottawa, has undergone an incredible
transformation to bring even more excitement to
your night out, and hotspots such as the National
Arts Centre are packed with incredible music,
theatre, and arts options.
Walk, run, bike, or blade your way through
Ottawa and see just how extraordinary Canada’s
capital is for yourself.
Book hotels and packages at WWW.OTTAWATOURISM.CA
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CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE
Who
glows
there?
CREATURES
OF LIGHT
NATURE’S
BIOLUMINESCENCE
May 3 – Nov 9 2014
Explore the magic
and science of the
phenomenon of natural
bioluminescence in
this visually stunning
special exhibition!
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa
1-800-263-4433
nature.ca
Photo: Pelagia noctiluca
– Nikki van Veelen
Creative: STCstorytellers.com
Photo: Canadian Tourism Commission
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Contents
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Discover Ottawa ............................... 3
Calendar of Events ........................... 6
Culture .......................................... 12
Neighbourhood Shopping ................. 16
Dining ........................................... 24
Entertainment and Nightlife ............. 32
Family Fun ..................................... 34
Nature .......................................... 36
Listings ........................................ 41
Practical Information ....................... 60
Locator Map ................................... 64
Eastern Ontario Map ........................ 65
Regional Map ................................. 66
Capital Sights Map .......................... 68
Back Page ..................................... 70
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For visitor information services please visit the Capital Information Kiosk
located at 111 Albert Street in the World Exchange Plaza.
Ottawa Tourism
www.ottawatourism.ca
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@Ottawa_Tourism
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General Visitor Inquiries
613-237-5150 1-800-363-4465
Packages and Hotel Bookings
1-888-OTTAWA-8 (1-888-688-2928)
PRODUCED BY
St. Joseph Media
43 Eccles Street,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1R 6S3
613-230-0333 FAX: 613-230-4441
PUBLISHER: Dianne Wing
EDITOR: Travis Persaud
ART DIRECTOR: Jeff Eustace
PARTNERS
Ottawa Tourism would
like to thank the following
partners for their continued
generous support of tourism
marketing programs.
While every effort has been made
to ensure accuracy, neither Ottawa
Tourism, nor the publisher, can be held
responsible for any errors or omissions
which may inadvertently occur.
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Tommy Emmanuel
Théâtre du Casino du Lac-Leamy
May 7, 2014
www.casino-du-lac-leamy.com
Calendar of
EVENTS
Ottawa ComicCon
Ernst & Young Centre
May 9-11, 2014
www.ottawacomiccon.com
Upcoming festivals, happenings, and events
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
Until April 20, 2014 (weekends only)
www.stanleysfarm.com
A Musical Taste of Our Canadian
Heritage
Algonquin College Commons Theatre
April 8-9, 2014
www.odysseyshowcase.org
The Beatles Story Band
April 11-12, 2014
www.casino-du-lac-leamy.com
PoutineFest
Sparks Street
April 24-27, 2014
www.sparkslive.com
Ottawa International Writers Festival,
Spring Edition
Various locations
April 24-29, 2014
www.writersfestival.org
Ottawa Train Expo
April 26-27, 2014
www.ottawatrainexpo.com
Photo: Neil Robertson
April
Ottawa International
Children’s Festival
LeBreton Flats
May 9-14, 2014
www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca
May
Ottawa Classic and Custom Car Show
May 3-4, 2014
www.ottawaclassiccustomcarshow.ca
Bon Appétit Ottawa
May 6, 2014
www.bonappetitottawa.ca
Canadian Tulip Festival
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MAY
Tamarack Ottawa
Race Weekend
Over 40,000 participants compete in
a variety of challenging races,
including Canada’s largest
marathon. www.runottawa.com
Throughout Ottawa/Gatineau
May 9-19, 2014
www.tulipfestival.ca
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend
May 24-25, 2014
www.runottawa.ca
Gatineau BeerFest
Jacques Cartier Park
May 30-June 1, 2014
www.festibieredegatineau.ca
Capital Vélo Fest
Ottawa City Hall and other locations
May 31-June 1, 2014
www.capitalvelofest.ca
June
This annual world-famous festival centres around Ottawa’s love affair
with the tulip, and includes a million tulips blooming in public areas.
Italian Week
Preston Street
June 5-15, 2014
www.italianweekottawa.org
For a list of Extended Run Events see sidebars on pages 7, 9 and 10 or view our calendar online at www.ottawatourism.ca/calendar
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PHOTO: MARTIN LIPMAN © CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE
Extended Run
Events
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JUNE
JULY
TD Ottawa
International Jazz Festival
From the avant-garde to big band and swing, this annual festival offers
musical styles to suit any jazz aficionado. www.ottawajazzfestival.com
Doors Open Ottawa
Various locations
June 7-8, 2014
www.ottawa.ca/doorsopen
Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour
Ottawa to Kingston
June 7-8, 2014
www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/rlct
Medieval and Ancient Civilization
Festival
Upper Canada Village
June 7-8, 2014
www.medievalfestival.ca
Tim Hortons Ottawa
Dragon Boat Festival
Don’t miss this celebration of the
historic Chinese tradition of boat
racing, featuring a children’s activity
area and multicultural performances.
www.dragonboat.net
Canada Dance Festival
National Arts Centre and other venues
June 9-15, 2014
www.canadadance.ca
A Musical Taste
of Our Canadian Heritage
Canadian Museum of History
June 11-13, 2014
Franco Ontarian Festival
Major’s Hill Park
June 12-14, 2014
www.ffo.ca
WESTfest
Richmond Road
June 13-15, 2014
613-729-3565
www.westfest.ca
Nature Nocturne
Canadian Museum of Nature
Once a month from September to May
www.nature.ca/en/plan-your-visit/
nature-nocturne
Snow
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Until September 28, 2014
www.civilization.ca
Pot Ash: Feeding the World
Canada Museum of Science and
Technology
Ongoing
sciencetech.technomuses.ca
Living in Space
Canada Aviation
and Space Museum
Ongoing
www.aviation.technomuses.ca
Engines the Power to Fly
Canada Aviation and Space
Museum
Ongoing
Ottawa Ribfest
Sparks Street
June 18-22, 2014
www.sparkslive.com
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat
Festival
Mooney’s Bay Park
June 19-22, 2014
www.dragonboat.net
Ottawa Fury FC
Ottawa Civic Centre,
Lansdowne Park
April-October, 2014
www.ottawafuryfc.com
Ottawa Fringe Festival
Various locations
June 19-29, 2014
www.ottawafringe.com
Transformations –
A.Y. Jackson and Otto Dix
Canadian War Museum
April 10, 201 -September 21, 2014
www.warmuseum.ca
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
Confederation Park
and other locations
June 20-July 1, 2014
www.ottawajazzfestival.com
Canadian Wildlife Photography
of the Year
May 16–September 1, 2014
www.nature.ca
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RCMP Musical Ride
Sunset Ceremonies
Rockcliffe Stables
June 25-29, 2014
www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
JULY
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Calabogie Country Music Festival
Calabogie Peaks Resort
June 27-29, 2014
www.calabogiecountry.com
July
Canada Day
Downtown Ottawa and Gatineau
July 1 every year
www.canadascapital.gc.ca
RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
LeBreton Flats
July 3-13, 2014
www.ottawabluesfest.ca
Music and Beyond
Downtown churches and concert
halls
July 5-17, 2014
www.musicandbeyond.ca
H.O.P.E. Volleyball SummerFest
Mooney’s Bay
July 12, 2014
www.hopehelps.com
Canada Day Street entertainment, ceremonies, and musical
performances all culminate in a breathtaking fireworks show to
celebrate the country’s birthday. www.canadaday.gc.ca
Ultimate Stand Up Paddle Challenge
OWL Rafting
July 18-20, 2014
www.theultimatesupchallenge.net
Ottawa Busker Festival
Sparks Street
August 1-4, 2014
www.sparkslive.com
Stewart Park Festival
Perth, Ontario
July 18-20, 2014
www.stewartparkfestival.com
Colonel By Day
Bytown Museum
August 4, 2014
www.bytownmuseum.ca
Ice Cream Festival
Canada Agriculture & Food Museum
July 20, 2014
www.agriculture.technomuses.ca
Perth Garlic Festival Perth, Ontario
August 9-10, 2014
www.perthgarlicfestival.com
Ottawa Chamberfest
Dominion-Chalmers United Church
July 24-August 7, 2014
www.ottawachamberfest.com
August
H.O.P.E. Volleyball
This is the world’s largest one-day
outdoor beach volleyball tournament, with more than 25,000 players
and spectators and a wide variety of
entertainment events featuring
prominent artists.
www.hopehelps.com
Glengarry Highland Games
Maxville, east of Ottawa
August 1-2, 2014
www.glengarryhighlandgames.com
Sound of Light / Les grands Feux
August 2-16, 2014
(Wednesdays and Saturdays)
www.feux.qc.ca
National Capital Craft Beer Week and
Festival
Ottawa City Hall and other locations
August 10-18, 2014
www.nationalcapitalbeerweek.com
North Lanark Highland Games
Almonte, Ontario
August 23, 2014
www.almontehighlandgames.com
Capital Pride Festival
Various locations
August 18-24, 2014
www.capitalpride.ca
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Gatineau, Québec
August 29-September 1, 2014
www.balloongatineau.com
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Reebok Spartan Race
Ottawa
June 28-29, 2014
www.spartanrace.com
September
Russell Agricultural Fair
Russell, Ontario
September 4-7, 2014
www.russellfair.com
Ottawa Folk Festival
Hog’s Back Park
September 10-14, 2014
www.ottawafolk.com
Wings Over Gatineau-Ottawa en vol
Executive Gatineau-Ottawa Airport
www.vintagewings.ca
Ottawa Turkish Festival
335 Michael Cowpland Drive
www.ottawaturkishfestival.com
Ottawa International Animation
Festival
Various locations
www.animationfestival.ca
Nuit Blanche Ottawa
Overnight-September 20-21, 2014
www.nuitblancheottawa.ca
Canada Army Run
Along the Rideau Canal
September 21, 2014
www.armyrun.ca
Carp Fair
Village of Carp, Ontario
www.carpfair.ca
Ottawa Fashion Week
Late September 2014
www.ottawafashionweek.ca
October
Extended Run Events
Free yoga sessions
Parliament Hill
Late May-September, 2014
(Wednesdays, weather permitting)
www.lululemon.com/ottawa/rideaucentre/
events
Creatures of Light Nature’s Bioluminescence
May 3–November 9, 2014
www.nature.ca
Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays
Various locations
Late May–September, 2014
(Sundays only)
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/biking
The Empress of Ireland
(Formally the Canadian Museum of
Civilization)
May 30, 2014-April 6, 2015
http://www.historymuseum.ca
Canadian Veterinarians
Caring for War Horses
Canada Agriculture and Food
Museum
June 2014-2015
www.agriculture.technomuses.ca
The Great War: The Persuasive Power
of Photography
National Gallery of Canada
June 6-September 1, 2014
www.gallery.ca
Calypso
Limoges, Ontario
June 9–September 1, 2014
www.calypsopark.com
Gustave Doré (1832-1883):
Master of Imagination
June 13-September 14, 2014
www.gallery.ca
Ottawa REDBLACKS CFL
TD Place at
Lansdowne
June 14–November 7, 2014
www.ottawaredblacks.com
YOGA ON
PARLIAMENT HILL
Changing the Guard
Parliament Hill
June 24-August 23, 2014
www.parl.gc.ca/vis
Mackenzie King Estate and Tearoom
Gatineau Park
July-September, 2014
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/king
Mosaika-Sound and Light Show
Parliament Hill
July 8-September 6, 2014
www.mosaika-sl.ca
Changing the Guard at Parliament Hill
Catch the thrilling spectacle of the Changing the Guard ceremony.
Come early (9:45 am) to learn about the symbolism, history and
proceedings of the ceremony.
Metcalfe Fair
October 2-5, 2014
www.metcalfefair.com
Beau’s Oktoberfest
Vankleek Hill, Ontario
October 3-4, 2014
www.beaus.ca/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest Ottawa
Clarke Fields Park, Barrhaven
October 3-5, 2014
www.oktoberfestottawa.com
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Haunting Season
Saunders Farm
Late September-October 31, 2013 (mainly
Friday through Sunday: check schedule)
www.saundersfarm.com
St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
Kinsmen Amphitheatre
July 12-August 16, 2014
(Tuesday through Sunday)
www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
Ottawa International Writers Festival,
Fall Edition
Mayfair Theatre, Ottawa
Late October 2014
www.writersfestival.org
Ottawa Answers the Call: The
Capital and the Great War
Bytown Museum
April 9, 2014-January 18, 2015
www.bytownmuseum.ca
November
World Press Photos 2014
Canadian War Museum
August 1-27, 2014 January
www.warmuseum.ca
Ottawa Senators
Canadian Tire Centre
October 2014-April 2015
(check schedule)
www.ottawasenators.com
Cross-Country Skiing and Other
Winter Activities
Gatineau Park
November 2014-March 2015
(weather permitting)
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/gatineau
Rink of Dreams
Ottawa City Hall
December 2014-March 2015
(weather permitting)
www.ottawa.ca/rinkofdreams
Gas, Mud and Memory
Canadian War Museum
November 6, 2014-March 29, 2015
www.warmuseum.ca
Remembrance Day Ceremony
National War Memorial
November 11, 2014
www.legion.ca
December
Christmas Lights Across Canada
Parliament Hill
Early December 2014-early January 2015
www.christmaslights.gc.ca
Alight at Night
Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg
Early December-early January
www.uppercanadavillage.com
Bell Capital Cup
Various locations
December 27, 2014–January 1, 2015
www.bellcapitalcup.ca
2015
January
Wine, Dine, Wintertime
Ottawa City Hall
January, 2015
http://dinewinewintertime.com
February
Winterlude
January 30–February 16, 2015
(weekends)
www.winterlude.ca
Canadian Ski Marathon
Between Lachute and Gatineau,
Québec
February 7-8, 2015
www.csm-mcs.com
Gatineau Loppet Gatineau Park
February, 2015
www.gatineauloppet.com
Winter Jazz Festival
National Arts Centre and other venues
February, 2015
March
Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Farm
March-April, 2015 (weekends only)
www.stanleysfarm.com
Maple Syrup Fun
Fulton’s Pancake House
and Sugar Bush
Early April, 2015
www.fultons.ca
June
FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada
(soccer) competition
June 7-26, 2015
www.fifa.com/womensworldcup
Outdoor Skating
Rideau Hall
January-March 2015 (Saturdays and
Sundays, weather permitting)
www.gg.ca
Rideau Canal Skateway
Downtown Ottawa
January-March 2014 (weather
permitting)
www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Winterlude
A unique winter festival featuring
snow and ice sculpture competitions,
snow playgrounds, and skating and
sporting events which transform
Ottawa into a winter wonderland.
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PHOTO: ONTARIO TOURISM MARKETING PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION
PHOTO: ONTARIO TOURISM MARKETING PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION
Rendez-vous des Saveurs
de l’Outaouais
Casino du Lac-Leamy
October 15-19, 2014
www.rendezvousdessaveurs.com
EXPLORE
CANADA’S
HISTORY
AND TRAVEL
THE WORLD
AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
AND AT THE IMAX THEATRE.
Official Partner
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC
819-776-7000 | 1-800-555-5621
historymuseum.ca
Culture
On Display
Welcome to the centre of culture in Canada.
Ottawa is blessed with national treasures and
places steeped in Canadian heritage. There’s truly
something for everyone — whether you’re in
Ottawa with the whole family, on a romantic
getaway with your significant other, or passing
through on business. Visit these icons of culture
for the first time, or rediscover the brilliance that
lies within.
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Take a tour of Parliament
Hill, considered the most
beautiful government centre
in the world, to see where all
of the country’s biggest decisions are made, and where the
decision-makers reside on a
daily basis. Referred to as “the
Hill,” it’s home to the House
of Commons, Senate, and
Library of Parliament. Scale
to the top of the impressive
Peace Tower for a magnificent
view of the entire city. And
every evening from July until
the beginning of September
the brilliant Mosaika - Sound
and Light Show transforms
Centre Block. Dazzling colours and intricate animations
are projected onto Parliament Hill, creating a visual
spectacle that tells Canada’s
story — the story of its land,
people, history, and culture.
A few blocks away, admire
some of the greatest art ever
produced in Canada, and
beyond, at the National
Gallery of Canada. The
renowned collection features
some of the best examples
of artwork made by seminal
Canadian artists from across
the country. Housed inside a
post-modern building, shaped
like a church and designed by
well-known architect Moshe
Safdie, new works are continually acquired and added to
the collection ensuring there’s
always something new to
catch your eye.
Stimulating enough for
your wee ones, sophisticated
enough to enchant the most
jaded teen, the Canadian
Museum of Nature places
you inside our fantastical
world. Permanent galleries span the Earth’s living
LEFT:
Parliament Hill
ABOVE: Canadian Museum of
Nature
TOP:
animals, bringing you into the
habitat of birds, mammals, and
sea creatures. While others allow you to touch, feel, and play
with the rocks that form our
very foundation. It’s a way to
get hands on with nature in the
most exhilarating way. In fact,
it’s so fun that you won’t even
know you’re learning!
The Canadian War Museum,
located along the Ottawa River,
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helps us understand Canada’s
military experience throughout the ages, including battles
between First Peoples,
the British, the Second World
War, Cold War, and up to the
recent conflict in Afghanistan.
The museum explores the human element of war through
impressive exhibits and
galleries — a collection that
boasts over 500,000 artifacts
including Adolf Hitler’s 1940
Daimler-Benz limousine, and
a number of aircrafts.
The Canadian Museum of
History (formally the Canadian Museum of Civilization)
takes you even deeper into
Canada’s history and people.
Major themes and events —
from the fur-trade, to Confederation, and including two
world wars — are explored
throughout its magnificent
building, which is the most
visited museum in the coun-
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try. Bonus: The Canadian
Children’s Museum is housed
within the Museum of History, providing some hands-on
fun for your younger children.
If you’ve ever dreamed
of flying or blasting off into
space, then the Canada
Aviation and Space Museum
is for you! A vast collection
of commercial and military
aircraft are on display — from
the dawn of flight to the pres-
ABOVE:
The Canadian War Museum
The Grand Hall at the
BELOW:
ent. The Museum’s Redbird
FMX Flight Simulator puts
you in the air! Ride a Cessna
150 or sit in the cockpit of a
CT-114 — all without leaving
the ground. For something
a little more grounded, head
to the Canada Science and
Technology Museum where
you can ride the rails on an
old, restored engine and take
part in mindboggling science
experiments. Or head underground. On the outskirts of
Ottawa, concealed under a
hill, lies the Diefenbunker:
Canada’s Cold War Museum.
Built during the Cold War,
the bunker was designed to
house the government in the
event of a nuclear attack. The
Prime Minister’s quarters, the
Bank of Canada vault, and
the cryptographic area are just
some of the highlights in this
unique museum.
ENRICH
EXPERIENCE
YOUR
OTTAWA
NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
LARGEST COLLECTION
OF CANADIAN ART
SPECIAL EXIBITIONS
AWARD-WINNING
ARCHITECTURE
BREATHTAKING VIEWS
A must-see destination
housing the world’s
most comprehensive
collection of Canadian Art
and rich collections of
European, Contemporary,
Aboriginal and Inuit Art.
Special exhibitions bring
the best from around
the world, making every
visit unique.
AN INSPIRED DESTINATION!
TOM THOMSON, THE JACK PINE (DETAIL), 1916-1917, NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
613-990-1985
You Are Here
Ottawa’s diverse neighbourhoods have undergone a tremendous
transformation in recent years, noticeably marked by its changing
storefronts. To say the nation’s capital has undergone a shopping
renaissance is quite an understatement. Numerous boutiques featuring
Canadian designers have opened their doors in recent years, and
shopping hubs such as the Rideau Centre are evolving by way of
major renovations. Enjoy these shops as you wander through Ottawa.
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BY WARD
MARKET
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The ByWard Market district sits just east of Parliament Hill.
Unlike its powerful neighbour that governs the land, the
Market is marked by the everyman — vendors selling fresh
produce, bakers producing tasty treats, designers treating us
with their collections. And it’s what makes this area of Ottawa
so extraordinary.
1 Magpie Jewellery
A perennial favourite in Ottawa for Canadian-made
pieces that fits nearly every budget and look.
Magpie’s stellar reputation makes it one of the mustvisit boutiques in the city.
2 Milk Shop
The sisters behind Milk Shop add a little bit of edge
to the Ottawa scene. They’ve committed to stocking
their store with attention-grabbing labels, creating the
place to find urban wear that’s playful and bold.
Walk away with a little bit of Ottawa. Workshop showcases the work of Canadian designers, with many of
the pieces made right here in Ottawa. Find everything
from clothing and jewellery to bags and home décor
pieces.
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4 Roadtrip
Update your wardrobe to current, without depleting
your vacation fund. Roadtrip covers fun and fashionable clothing, accessories, and jewellery for men and
women. Find the top labels you know, and discover
your new favourite indie brands.
Photo: Angela Gordon
3 Workshop Studio + Boutique
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5 Schad + Schad Blu
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Photo: Scott Adamson
Hip, trendy, and economical? You can thank us for
this suggestion on your way out. This family-owned
business has three distinct sides, making this a onestop shop for the fashion-forward family: a women’s
boutique on one side, a men’s store on the other, and
Wolf & Zed — a shoe store carrying a number of
popular brands.
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GLEBE
Just south of the downtown bustle, the Glebe is a tight-knit
community that makes you feel as if you walked into your new
home. Families stroll the streets that are filled with unique
shops, restaurants, and Victorian homes.
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1 Fab Baby Gear
Have your baby looking as fabulous as you do. Beyond
the array of fun clothing and accessory options, Fab
Baby Gear goes well outside-of-the-crib to provide
items that are eco-friendly, healthy, and stylish for your
little one.
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2 Third Avenue Spa
Say hello to your new best friend. After shopping, walking, dining, and more walking, you’ll be ready for a little
somethin’ somethin’ to get you relaxed and ready for
your evening. Third Avenue Spa covers everything from
stone massages and massage therapy to facials and
skin treatments.
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3 The Papery
Add some wow and pizazz the next time you’re giving
a gift. The Papery carries cards so gorgeous they are
works of art in their own right. From wedding invitations to Japanese art paper, there’s something new
and exceptional to discover here.
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4 Glebe Trotters
Kick things up a notch, and walk away in comfort, with
something from this well-established shoe store. Glebe
Trotters dabbles in everything from rugged Blundstones
to delicate heels.
5 Delilah
Originally from Wakefield, Quebec, Delilah in the Glebe
features Canadian and European women’s wear for
anytime throughout the year. Visit to find that certain
je ne sais quoi for your wardrobe.
Looking for some dining and entertainment options
while exploring Ottawa’s neighbourhoods?
We have you covered. Turn to p. 24 for great restaurant recommendations to help fill out your day,
and flip to p. 32 to see how you can expand your laidback afternoon of shopping into an evening
filled with excitement.
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H I N TO N B U RG
Head west from Parliament Hill and you’ll
invariably bump into Hintonburg. This ‘hood is one
of Ottawa’s fastest growing, quickly becoming the cool
place to be. Chef-owned restaurants bump up next to
galleries that are down the street from bakeries and
quirky shops.
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1 Fabgear 64
Get down with your funky self. Fabgear 64 is changing
the way men look and feel, with rock star-esque clothing
that includes Cuban shirts and Panama hats. Long live
the fountain of youth.
Need more inspiration?
Well, here are a few other neighbourhoods to
stroll and explore. New Edinburgh — home to
the Governor General of Canada’s residence at
Rideau Hall, and the French and British ambassadors, among others — boasts boutiques, a local
bookstore, and an organic skin-care shop that
pairs perfectly with hip cafés, bistros, and a brew
pub. Old Ottawa South hugs both the Rideau
Canal and Rideau River, and offers yummy treats
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2 Heavens to Betsy
With gifts and accessories so eclectic and exciting,
you’ll be shouting Hallelujah! that we recommended a
stop at Heavens to Betsy. The 1950s inspired name
gives you a quick preview of what to expect inside —
vintage everything, from hats to home décor items.
(from gelato to charcuterie), a Great Depressionera movie theatre, and a splash pad that
attracts all the local families during the summer.
Downtown Rideau acts as the city’s fashion
and theatre district, with the Rideau Centre tying
everything together in Ottawa’s downtown core.
The shopping mall is currently receiving a $360
million facelift, with many new stores already in
place including Victoria Secret, PINK, and J. Crew
(Oct. 2014).
Photo: David Kawai
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1 AMHstyle
Kick your style up a notch without incurring a blip on
your credit card. AMHstyle takes on high-end consignment pieces and designer labels, offering them at
reduced prices.
Keep strolling west to enter this appetizing stretch
of Ottawa. Bistros and caterers and tea shops and
more just began popping up one glorious day,
which inevitably attracted chic fashion stores and
art galleries.
2 Victoire
It may be described as a hipster favourite, but don’t
let that vague and indefinable term put you off.
Victoire covers nearly every category, with a handsome
assortment of accessories, shoes, and clothing that
transforms from the office to the lounge.
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They only pour the good stuff here. Enter Emulsify to
find beautiful vats filled with the finest olive oils and
balsamic vinegars from the likes of Morocco, Italy,
and Greece. Many are infused with such flavours as
espresso and blood orange, and a number of aged
versions are also available.
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W E S T B O RO
…head just a little further west and you’ve made it to
Westboro. Urbane and diversified, Westboro is littered
with great outdoor gear stores, coffee shops, yoga studios, and everything in between. On a multi-gen trip?
Well, you’ll find something for everyone here.
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1 Brachic
Brachic gets hands on to ensure you’re supported.
Size is never an issue at this intimate shop, with styles
ranging from 28 to 46 bands, and A through N cup.
The helpful staff makes the undergarment shopping
experience educational and enjoyable. If you have time,
opt for a fitting consultation!
2 Green Tree Eco Fashion
Eco and Fashion don’t usually pair well, but the good
folks at Green Tree have found a way to make it work.
Local designers craft their clothing, from the cocktail
dresses to the organic cosmetics, from natural materials.
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3 Mountain Equipment Co-op
Otherwise known as MEC, this shop majors in outdoor
gear and equipment. Their house brand is always of top
quality, but they also carry other popular labels such as
Patagonia, North Face, and Big Agnes. It’s a co-op, so
you need to buy the $5 lifetime membership. The quality
goods and knowledgeable staff make it a smart investment, especially since they’re located across the country.
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Dining Around
From fine dining to casual pubs, Ottawa’s food scene offers
a little something for everyone.
LIVING
LARGE
Fraser Café Owned by
brothers Ross and Simon
Fraser, this café changes
with the seasons, featuring
foods that are often found
in the Ottawa region.
Regardless of when you
visit, however, the end result
is always the same: some
of the best dishes around
in a relaxing environment.
Reservations recommended
as seating is limited at this
popular culinary destination.
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SIDEDOOR Tagged as a contemporary kitchen and
bar, SIDEDOOR takes an inventive approach to familiar
dishes. Tacos take an upscale turn, while larger sharing
plates allow the entire table to sample everything from
Arctic char to poached lobster.
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It’s time to celebrate —
you’re on vacation after
all! Splurge at one of
Ottawa’s finer establishments for a truly firstclass experience.
Le Cordon Bleu Bistro
@ Signatures
Named a Signature Experience by
the Canadian Tourism Commission,
and part of the famed Le Cordon
Bleu Culinary Arts Institute (the
only one in Canada!), Bistro @
Signatures occupies a gorgeous
mansion just steps from the Rideau
River. Its incomparable seasonal
menu and phenomenal wine list
make it an ideal spot to celebrate
your special occasion.
When the
weather’s warm...
enjoy one of Ottawa’s impressive
patios. Courtyard Restaurant,
the aptly named upscale restaurant, features a 60-seat patio
that backs into their gorgeous
ByWard Market courtyard. A few
blocks over you’ll find Murray
Street, with its lush outdoor
dining experience in the back.
Around the corner, settle down
in front of Luxe Bistro for one of
the best people-watching spots
in the city. And on the west-end
of town, grab a seat on Mill St.
Brew Pub’s terrace that overlooks the Ottawa River.
Restaurant e18hteen
Restaurant e18hteen’s attractive menu — featuring French-based
dishes that rely on seasonal and regional products — matches the
gorgeous 18th century building it occupies. Everything is hand-selected
for utmost quality that you will taste.
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Supply and Demand
Maritime fare and art convene
on a plate at Supply and
Demand. While still relatively
new to the city, the restaurant
has already received its share
of accolades that applaud
their raw food bar, seafood
creations, and in-house pasta.
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CASUAL
FARE
Ottawa a stodgy government town? Ha! Try to
make that descriptor stick
after visiting one of these
spots where lively surrounds meet homey fare.
Live a little — we do.
Das Lokal Kitchen and Bar
Relax in this homey environment
that not only takes on German
cuisine, but expands its reach to
include many European influences.
The red lamps, deer’s head, and
white and grey curtains set a chill
vibe for a great evening in the city.
Elmdale Oyster House and Tavern Originally established in
1935 as the Elmdale Tavern, the owners of the celebrated restaurant The
Whalesbone recently took over the space, rebranding it as The Elmdale
Oyster House and Tavern. It’s modern, perfect for a night out with friends,
but retains tavern-friendly rustic décor and mood lighting.
Rocket Fuel
Need some caffeine? Well,
follow us. Bridgehead is
one of Ottawa’s favourites,
with 15 locations throughout
the city including their
impressive roastery in the
city’s Little Italy neighbourhood. Find Happy Goat
Coffee Co. not only at their
Hintonburg location, but also
in stores and restaurants
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throughout the city.
Ministry of Coffee is a relative newcomer to Ottawa,
pouring their caffeinated
beverages like old pros on
Elgin Street, one of the city’s
busiest strips. And Raw
Sugar, in Chinatown, delivers smooth coffee during the
day to keep you wide-awake
for an intimate concert in
their space at night.
D’Arcy McGee’s
This Irish pub has a few locations
around town, but the downtown
space on Sparks Street —
Ottawa’s pedestrian mall —
is where you’ll find everyone
from public servants to locals
and visitors all sharing laughs
and pints.
There are plenty of quality
places throughout Ottawa
if you’re Celiac, gluten intolerant, or just looking to cut
back. Aperitivo in Kanata
has a full Mediterranean
menu safe for consumption.
The Daily Grind in Chinatown is an art café that
is completely gluten-free.
ZaZaZa has three locations
in the city, creating one of
the finest sans gluten crusts
you’ll ever find. And Thimblecakes lets you enjoy
delectable sweets without a
worry in the world.
El Camino
Tacos, tacos, tacos! El Camino
has some of the best in the city,
going the inventive route to include
everything from ox tongue to lamb
— and, yes, it tastes pretty amazing. They also have substantial
raw bar, and their popular takeout
window is great if you prefer to bite
and run.
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Union Local 613
Don’t come here if
you’re in a bad mood,
because you’ll have to
get chummy with your
neighbours at Union
Local 613. Communal
seating takes up the
majority of the space
in the restaurant —
think of it as a way to
practice warm southern
hospitality as you
chow down on Union’s
bold take on southern
cuisine.
Gluten-free
Dining
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THE
MORNING
AFTER
Stoneface Dolly’s
In the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy strip, Stoneface Dolly’s produces
a brunch that has the place packed from open until close. Specialty
items include breakfast ribs and a big breakfast that majors in protein.
Continental sounds regal,
appetizing even. But,
usually, it’s a letdown
when connected to your
morning fuel. Dine at
any of the following for
a breakfast or brunch
fit for your holiday.
Black
Thorn Café
The Black Thorn
Café, tucked inside
Ottawa’s historic
ByWard Market,
takes up residence in
a building that dates
back to the 1870s,
and backs onto the
historic Tin House
Courtyard. A majestic
place for a weekend
brunch.
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Elgin Street Diner
Elgin Street Diner is open 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year, making it possible to have breakfast anytime.
They’re a greasy spoon and proud of it, boasting
an all-day breakfast special and hot picks like their
hangover breakfast.
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Photo: Brendan Burden
Von’s Bistro
Relaxed dining in
the trendy Glebe
neighbourhood,
brunch at Von’s
Bistro hits on
every desirable
point: breakfast
staples complete
with gourmet-like
fare, well priced,
and homey décor
that adds to the
laidback vibe.
Benny’s Bistro
Routinely considered to have one
of the best brunches in Ottawa,
Benny’s Bistro is tucked away at
the back of The French Baker in
the ByWard Market. Take the extra
minute it requires to find it, and
you’ll be thanking us.
Meat-free
Dining
Looking for delicious
vegetarian and vegan
joints in the city? Well,
ZenKitchen is a culinary
leader in Ottawa, creating
inspiring vegan dishes
that absolutely everyone
will applaud. SimplyRaw
Express takes on raw and
vegan fare, serving up tasty
soups, smoothies, desserts,
and more. The Green Door
has more than 25 years
of experience delivering
top quality vegetarian fare
in the capital. And Auntie
Loo’s is a vegan bakery
that’s so good you’ll want
to stock up on her treats
for the remainder of your
stay (and beyond!).
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Les Brasseurs
du Temps
They’ll have you at first sip.
Les Brasseurs du Temps,
a brewpub just across the
Ottawa River in Gatineau,
handcrafts a number of highoctane, award-winning beers
that will have you singing their
praises.
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Leave your watch at the
hotel and don’t return
until the wee hours of
the morning. Or, at least
keep that option open.
Here’s your guide to some
of Ottawa’s late night
haunts that will keep
you fed, lubricated, and
wishing you booked a
third night.
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The Manx
Step down into this
cozy pub that’s one
of Ottawa’s social
hubs. The Manx is
the place where
people come to
grab top-notch food,
sample options from
their well-regarded
draught and whisky
list, and create a
special evening.
OWLS AND
EVERYTHING
NOCTURNAL
Hintonburg Public House
Hintonburg Public House’s late night
menu takes you down memory lane
with staples of a good college diet
done with gourmet flair — poutine
with marinated cheese curds, potato
chive perogies with pickled beets,
and so much more goodness.
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1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON
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All Night Long
Ottawa’s entertainment and nightlife scene soars to
new heights with theatre, music, and so much more
taking over the night sky.
Awesome Tunes
July 3 to 13 One of Canada’s most important
music festivals celebrates its 20th anniversary this
year. RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest has transformed
from a small regional gathering into a world-class
event — attracting more than 300,000 people
during its 11-day reign at LeBreton Flats, next
to the Canadian War Museum — that is among
the best in North America. Past headliners have
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Provocative, hilarious, and thoroughly entertaining. The Great
Canadian Theatre Company
stages plays throughout the
year that touch on nearly every
imaginable emotion. It’s a space
where unique Canadian stories
are told in compelling ways,
and makes for an enjoyable
evening out. The National
Arts Centre, one of Canada’s
most prolific arts venues, hosts
everything from concerts to
opera productions throughout
the year, often incorporating
their revered orchestra into the
mix. No matter the medium,
always expect to find art of the
utmost excellence featured on
one of their many stages.
Zaphod Beeblebrox, known
to most as Zaphod’s, delivers
some of the best up-and-coming
talent from Canada and around
the world inside its intimate
ByWard Market district walls.
They truly deliver on their
“Heard before the herd” tagline.
It also doesn’t hurt their cred
included The Black Keys, Elvis Costello, Skrillex,
Bob Dylan, and Aerosmith to name a few. But it’s
not just the quality of talent that sets this festival
apart. It’s also an urban event that allows you to
arrive and leave at your leisure throughout the
day. ottawabluesfest.ca
is a sure bet for good times
and memories that will last
well beyond your stay. The
casino, about 10 minutes from
downtown Ottawa, moves into
the future with a major facelift
and influx of new, exciting
games. Enter one of their latest,
and most exciting areas — The
Zone. The space features a lively
host who curates the experience as you play your favourite
game, alone or in a group,
at one of the 40 interactive
terminals. Dazzling lights and
music set the mood for an upbeat time. And, of course, the
casino features thousands of slot
machines — including a brand
new section of $1 machines —
and classic table games such as
poker, blackjack, and craps.
that The Rolling Stones took
over the venue to film a music
video there a few years ago. For
something a little more low
key, head to Irene’s Pub in the
Glebe. Self-described as the
spiritual home to artists and
musicians, this is where you
want to be to enjoy a live band,
a pitcher of something local,
and good conversation. Mercury Lounge boasts an upscale
ambience where you can enjoy
DJs spinning soul, jazz, house,
and funk. Or head to Babylon
Nightclub for a diverse weekly
lineup that features touring
rock bands to hip hop artists
and mod club nights.
Don’t wait for lady luck to
whisper in your ear, a night
out at Casino du Lac-Leamy
Dazzling Bulbs
May 9 to 19, 2014
Ottawa turns into the brightest and prettiest city in the
country during the Canadian
Tulip Festival. View the beauty
of more than one million tulips
in 50 varieties in such locations as Major’s Hill Park and
Commissioners Park.
tulipfestival.ca
Scattin’ good fun
June 20 to July 1, 2014
The TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
turns 35. Some of the biggest
stars have graced the festival,
including Willie Nelson and
Brandford Marsalis, playing
throughout the city at indoor
and outdoor venues.
ottawajazzfestival.com
A Flurry of
Winter Fun
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Zaphod Beeblebrox; Great Canadian Theatre
Company; Casino du Lac-Leamy; National Arts Centre
Jan. 30 to Feb.16, 2015
(weekends only)
Winterlude transforms Ottawa into the liveliest city in
Canada. The outdoor winter
party lasts three weeks, with
ice sculptures and snow
playgrounds taking over the
city, while the Rideau Canal
transforms into the world’s
largest outdoor skating rink.
winterlude.gc.ca
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For the
Whole Family
From tiny tykes to grandparents, everyone in
your family will love these great outings during
your stay in Ottawa.
Slip and Slide
The ultimate for any family
— outdoor fun that’s good for
any age. Calypso Theme Waterpark, the largest of its kind
in Canada, covers the gamut of
water hijinks: roller coaster-like
slides for your older children, in
between slides for your younger
ones, and a child-friendly zone
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for your tiny tykes. For you?
Well, take a breather in Jungle
Run, the park’s lazy river where
you can float away all day long.
Up Close
and Personal
Watch your toddlers shower
you with endless smiles as they
interact with the animals at the
Museum. An actual working farm in the middle of the
city, the Museum brings you
up close to such farm animals
as sheep, goats, and chickens.
And witness the power of their
elegant Clydesdale horses as you
enjoy a carriage ride.
Valleyview Little Animal
Farm is another great option if
you want to fill your day with
animal fun. The little animal barn
is home to babies of all varieties,
and the farm’s puppet shows and
Maximum
Entertainment
creative play area are other big
draws for your little ones.
Centre of Fun
Looking for indoor adventure?
Fun Haven presents highenergy options that will have
you laughing (and sweating) in
no time. Climb Everest (well,
it’s a 20-foot climbing wall, but
close enough), get tangled up
in the jungle gym, escape the
other team during laser tag, try
your hand at mini-bowling, and
so much more.
OPPOSITE:
Calypso Waterpark
Fun Haven, IMAX theatre at the
Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization) ABOVE: Canada Agriculture
and Food Museum
TOP:
The fun doesn’t end at the
last exhibit at the Canadian
Museum of History. The
museum’s IMAX theatre brings
to life the wonders of our world
in an enlightening and engaging
way. It’s the ideal way to relax
(and learn) after your thrilling
visit to the museum.
Need more inspiration?
Well, we’ve outlined great culture (p.12) and outdoor (p. 36) options
that might be perfect for your family.
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NATURE AND
Meandering canal and rivers, rolling hills, forests, and
urban beauty makes Ottawa a perfect place for
outdoor adventure right in the heart of the city.
Urban Fun
Much of Ottawa’s natural beauty
lies in its close proximity to water. The Ottawa River and the
Rideau River create a natural
border, with parks, beaches, and
natural green spaces throughout,
which can be accessed by the
city’s extensive, paved pathways
— 300 km (186 miles)! This
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network of paths enables you to
bike, walk or blade easily and
safely from one scenic area to the
next. Bicycles can be rented at
any of Ottawa’s Capital BIXI
locations throughout the city
or from RentABike (includes
helmets and locks), adjacent to
the Rideau Canal in downtown
Ottawa.
Winding its way through the
heart of the city is the Rideau
Canal. It’s not uncommon to
see paddleboats, canoes and
other watercraft — which can
be rented at the Dows Lake
Pavilion — drifting along the
canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Others will enjoy a
leisurely day or nighttime stroll,
jog or bike ride along many of
the canal’s adjacent, and well-lit
pathways. In the winter —
especially during Winterlude,
a festival in February featuring
Outdoors
and you can visit several of the
city’s breweries and brew pubs
— and of course sample their
wares — on the Brew Donkey
tour. For those who want to
combine fitness and fun, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC),
a popular Canadian outdoors
retailer, hosts free, weekly runs
around the city.
OPPOSITE PAGE:
Lady Dive Tours
CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW, LEFT:
The Haunted Walk; Capital BIXI;
skating on the Rideau Canal during
Winterlude
a snow playground, music, and
ice sculptures — bring your own
skates or rent a pair at various locations along the canal to enjoy
the world’s largest outdoor skating rink. Make sure to stop and
enjoy a rink-side hot chocolate
or Ottawa’s famed winter pastry
— the BeaverTail!
The city is an eclectic mix of
old and new, and what better
way to appreciate its history than
to venture out on one of several
walking tours offered. Ghosts,
graveyards, hangings, and haunts
— Ottawa’s darker past is told
on The Haunted Walk. Or for
something less spooky, join an
Ottawa Walking Tour, where
bilingual guides will charm
you with tales about the city’s
history, architecture, and unique
characters.
For a more relaxing — dare
we say romantic — experience,
Capital Cruises and Paul’s Boat
Lines both offer spectacular
views of the nation’s historic
sites, waterways, and the Rideau
Falls. Want to ride and dive?
Families will get a kick out of
Lady Dive Tours, which take
passengers in an amphibus on a
bilingual tour on land and water!
Fancy yourself a foodie? C’est
Bon Epicurean Adventures
lets visitors experience cuisine as
“locals do.” Sample some of Ottawa’s best dishes, while meeting
chefs, producers, and artisans
from a variety of the city’s
notable establishments. The craft
beer scene has never been hotter,
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Stay Active
The charm of Ottawa’s two
rivers is irresistible. Many will
wish to take advantage of the
city’s yacht clubs to rent a sail
boat, or visit one of several
outdoor equipment retailers
— Bushtukah and Trailhead
among others — to rent a
paddleboat, kayak or canoe, and
venture out onto the rivers.
In the summer, beat the heat
at several of Ottawa’s beaches —
Mooney’s Bay, Britannia, or
Kitchissippi — or head across
the river and drive or cycle into
Gatineau Park, where you can
take a dip in Meech Lake or Lac
Philippe. Both areas of the park
also offer a plethora of hiking
and cycling trails, as well as
snowshoe and cross-country ski
trails in the winter.
Whether you’re a beginner
looking to experience the rush
of the river for the first time or a
seasoned veteran seeking a new
thrill, RiverRun Rafting, OWL
Rafting, and Wilderness Tours,
all located about 90 minutes
outside Ottawa, offer rafting
trips down the Ottawa River.
The Ottawa Kayak School,
also a short trip from the city,
offers day/week long programs.
Don’t want to drive 90 minutes?
Wilderness tours also offers a
family rafting trip beginning just
10 minutes from downtown
Ottawa. As well, Wilderness
Tours offers bungee jumping
and rock climbing.
Tee Time
The largest public golf and
country club in Eastern
Ontario lies in the city’s south
end. The Meadows Golf &
Country Club offers variety,
and golfers can select one or
several of four 9-hole courses
to play. One of the city’s oldest
golf clubs is just 15 minutes
from downtown. The Ottawa
Hunt & Golf Club offers a
27-hole championship golf
course. There is also curling
available in the winter! Two of
the city’s popular golf courses
are located at Brookstreet
hotel in the city’s west-end:
The Marshes features tranquil
streams and lakes in this
27-hole, 8,252-yard course.
The MarchWood is a smaller
version of The Marshes —
and a PGA-approved Short
Course — that gives golfers a
great, but shorter experience.
Just east of the city you’ll find
the Casselview Golf and
Country Club — an 18-hole,
par 72-course that’s one of
the more popular grounds in
eastern Ontario.
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT:
Gatineau Park; The Marshes at
the Brookstreet Hotel; Whitewater
rafting on the Ottawa River
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Listings
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Capital Sites &
Canadian Heritage
Aboriginal Experiences
Aboriginal Experiences offers visitors
a unique look at First Nations culture
in a native village.
Victoria Island, 100 Middle Street
Ottawa, ON
613-564-9494 / 1-877-811-3233
www.aboriginalexperiences.com
BeaverTails Canada
Hand-made BeaverTail pastries are
served up with a variety of toppings.
George at William Streets
Ottawa, ON K1N 5G1
613-241-1230
www.beavertailsinc.com
Capital Information Kiosk
Visitor Information Centre near
Parliament Hill.
World Exchange Plaza: 111 Albert Street
Parking via 100 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON
613-239-5000 / 1-800-465-1867
www.canadascapital.gc.ca
Fulton’s Pancake House
& Sugar Bush
Fulton’s four-season destination
specializes in group tours, conference
and banquet facilities.
399 Sugar Bush Road
Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0
613-256-3867
www.fultons.ca
Practical information on what you
need to know to get the most out
of the city, including where to stay
and meet, where to eat and shop
and what to do.
MOSAIKA - Sound and Light Show
on Parliament Hill
Experience the story of Canada as
told through music and spectacular
lighting effects projected on the
Parliament Buildings.
Parliament Hill
Ottawa, ON K1P 1C7
1-866-811-0055
www.mosaika-sl.ca
Parliament of Canada Tours
All tours and programs are free and
offered English and French.
Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9
613-992-4793 / 1-866-599-4999
www.parl.gc.ca/vis
Rideau Canal (NHS) Parks Canada
The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, is a chain of
beautiful lakes, rivers and canals
winding 202 km from Kingston, at
the head of Lake Ontario, to Ottawa,
Canada’s capital city.
Ottawa Locks - between The Parliament
Buildings and Château Laurier
613-283-7199 / 1-888-773-8888
www.parkscanada.gc.ca/rideaucanal
Rideau Hall
The official home and workplace of
Canada’s Governor General.
1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A1
613-991-4422 / 1-866-842-4422
www.gg.ca
Supreme Court of Canada
Visitors to the country’s highest court
can take guided tours.
301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0J1
613-995-5361 / 1-866-360-1522
www.scc-csc.gc.ca
Time Travel Trail
Travel back in time to explore
Ottawa’s history and experience the
impact it still has on the modern city.
Follow the trail on your own with
downloadable maps and resources, or
join a guided tour led by one of our
expert time travellers!
www.timetraveltrail.com
Upper Canada Village Parks Of The St. Lawrence
See first-hand the life of 19th century
pioneers in an authentically recreated
historic village setting.
13740 County Road 2
Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
613-543-4328 / 1-800-437-2233
www.uppercanadavillage.com
MOSAIKA - Sound and Light
Show on Parliament Hill
Mackenzie King Estate - NCC
In the heart of Gatineau Park, discover the magic of the Mackenzie King
Estate, with its romantic gardens and
picturesque ruins.
PHOTO: CHRIS EMPEY
33 Scott Road
Chelsea, QC J9B 1R5
613-239-5000
www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/king
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CANADA AVIATION
AND SPACE MUSEUM
Brylee Farm
Escape the city and head to the
country in the beautiful Petite Nation
region.
524 Route 317
Thurso, QC J0X 3B0
819-985-3882
www.bryleefarm.ca
Calypso Waterpark
Calypso is Canada’s biggest theme
waterpark.
2015, Route 300 West
Limoges, ON K0A 2M0
613-443-9995 / 1-877-443-9995
www.calypsopark.com
Canada Agriculture
and Food Museum
A unique family learning adventure
awaits you! This fresh-air experience will awaken your senses as you
discover the fascinating world of
agriculture.
Entertainment
& Nightlife
Canadian Tire Centre
Home to the NHL Ottawa Senators.
1000 Palladium Drive
Ottawa, ON K2V 1A5
613-599-0100
www.canadiantirecentre.com
Capital Tickets.ca
E-commerce website for purchasing
sporting and event tickets.
Ottawa, ON K2V 1A5
613-599-3267 / 1-877-788-3267
www.capitaltickets.ca
Casino du Lac-Leamy
Offers a range of incomparable
games, a variety of bars and restaurants.18+
1 Casino Boulevard
Gatineau, QC J8Y 6W3
819-772-2100 / 1-800-665-2274
www.casinolacleamy.ca
OLG Slots at Rideau Carleton
Raceway
Gaming facility offers 1,250 slot machines, ranging from pennies to $5.
One of the city’s most versatile performance spaces.18+
1 Casino Boulevard
819-772-2100 / 1-800-665-2274
UrbanQuest.com
Part treasure hunt, party city tour,
all fun!
202C - 1960 Scott Street
Ottawa, ON K1Z 8L8
613-692-1100 / 1-800-822-2466
www.urbanquest.com
Family
Entertainment
A Musical Taste of
Our Canadian Heritage
Showcases the roots of development
of our Canadian musical heritage.
Canadian Museum of History 100 Laurier Street
Algonquin Commons Theatre 1385 Woodroffe Ave
613-321-2066
4837 Albion Road
Ottawa, ON K1X 1A3
613-822-8668 / 1-877-870-7586
www.olg.ca
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Prince of Wales Drive (south of the traffic
circle, north of Baseline Road)
Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
613-991-3044 / 1-866-442-4416
http://cafmuseum.techno-science.ca
Canada Science
and Technology Museum
A Fascinating World! Canada’s largest
science and technology museum is an
interactive experience for all ages.
1867 St-Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
613-991-3044 / 1-866-442-4416
www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
Canada Aviation
and Space Museum
Presents the history of Canada’s
aeronautical legacy.
11 Aviation Parkway (Aviation and Rockcliffe Parkways)
Ottawa, ON K1K 4R3
613-993-2010 / 1-800-463-2038
Funhaven
Proud winner of Ottawa Tourism’s
‘2013 New Company of the Year’,
Funhaven offers 40,000 square feet
of laugh-out-loud fun! Conveniently
located right off the main highway
(417), minutes from downtown.
1050 Baxter Road
Ottawa, ON K2P 3C1
613-828-4386
www.funhaven.com
IMAX Theatre at the Canadian
Museum of History
Live the ultimate IMAX Experience at
the only IMAX 3D screen and Dome
Theatre in North America! A unique
journey through history, culture,
adventure and nature with stunning
films that touch and inspire.
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8
819-776-7010 / 1-800-555-5621
www.historymuseum.ca/imax
Pirate Adventures
Fun and interactive aquatic adventures transform children into pirates
with face painting, tattoos, and
costumes.
588 Hogs Back Road
Ottawa, ON K2C 0B1
613-859-5199
www.pirateadventures.ca
Valleyview Little Animal Farm
Children and adults alike will enjoy
seeing a wide variety of animals and
birds up close. Farm playgrounds,
train rides, puppet/singing chicken
shows and much more.
4750 Fallowfield Road
Ottawa, ON K2J 4S4
613-591-1126
www.valleyviewlittleanimalfarm.com
RiverRun Rafting
Full day high adventure whitewater
rafting trips or gentle family trips for
all ages.
1260 Grants Settlement Road
Foresters Falls, ON K0J 1V0
613-646-2501 / 1-800-267-8504
www.riverrunrafting.com
Festivals and Events
This annual ritual of spring welcomes
more than 500,000 visitors every year
to admire the 1 million tulips that
are in bloom in the National Capital
during this period.
Commissioners Park (Dows Lake)
& Major’s Hill Park
Ottawa, ON
613-567-5757 / 1-800-668-8547
Ottawa Chamberfest
The largest chamber music festival in
the world.
Sites throughout Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
613-234-8008 / 888-243-1132
www.chamberfest.com
Ottawa Folk Festival
A celebration of music, dance, visual
arts and community!
Hog’s Back Park
Ottawa, ON
613-230-8234
www.ottawafolk.com
Ottawa International Children’s
Festival
The Festival holds a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre,
dance and music for young audiences.
LeBreton Flats
Ottawa, ON
613-241-2633
www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca
Ottawa Marathon - Tamarack
Ottawa Race Weekend
The Ottawa Race Weekend is a
weekend of races for all ages and
levels of ability.
Races start & finish at Ottawa City Hall
Ottawa, ON
613-234-2221 / 1-866-RUN-OTTA
www.runottawa.ca
RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
Multi-staged music extravaganza
features blues, R&B, gospel, world,
rock, pop, and more!
LeBreton Flats Festival Site
Ottawa, ON
613-247-1188 / 1-866-258-3748
www.ottawabluesfest.ca
Sparks Street
Throughout the year Sparks Street
comes alive with spectacular events,
thrilling activities and live music creating a distinctive Sparks Street vibe.
Sparks Street, from Elgin to Lyon Streets
Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2
613-230-0984
www.sparkslive.com
TD Ottawa Jazz Festival
Featuring some of the jazz world’s
most popular, cutting-edge musicians.
Confederation Park - main site and
several satellite locations
Ottawa, ON K1N 5T2
613-241-2633 / 1-888-226-4495
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat
Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon
Boat Festival is the largest festival of
its kind in North America.
Mooney’s Bay Park on Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON
613-238-7711
www.dragonboat.net
Museums & Galleries
Billings Estate Museum
Exhibits of family possessions tell the
story of five generations of the Billings family from 1812 to 1975.
2100 Cabot Street
Ottawa, ON K1H 6K1
613-247-4830
www.ottawa.ca/museums
Bytown Museum
Traces the history of Ottawa’s early
years from the construction of the
Rideau Canal and the early days of
Bytown to the city’s emergence as
Canada’s capital.
1 Canal Lane
Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6
613-234-4570
www.bytownmuseum.com
Museum
agriculture.
Prince of Wales Drive (south of the
traffic circle, north of Baseline Road)
Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
613-991-3044 / 1-866-442-4416
Canada Aviation
and Space Museum
Ottawa, ON K1K4R3
613-993-2010 / 1-800-463-2038
Canada Science
Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
613-991-3044 / 1-866-442-4416
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(formerly the Canadian Museum
of Civilization)
At Canada’s most visited museum,
discover the events, experiences,
people and objects that have shaped
the nation’s history.
100 Laurier Street
819-776-7000 / 1-800-555-5621
www.historymuseum.ca
Canada is all about Nature! Discover
and experience Canada’s diverse nature in our world-class galleries - just
minutes from Parliament Hill.
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
613-566-4700 / 1-800-263-4433
www.nature.ca
Canadian War Museum
Canada’s rich military history is
showcased through personal stories,
artwork, photographs and interactive
presentations.
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, ON K1A 0M8
819-776-8600 / 1-800-555-5621
www.warmuseum.ca
Cumberland Heritage Village
Museum
A living history museum depicting
life in the Lower Ottawa Valley during the 1920s and 1930s era.
2940 Old Montreal Road
Ottawa, ON K4C 1E6
613-833-3059
Currency Museum
of the Bank of Canada
Canadian notes, coins, and tokens,
as well as currency from around the
globe are highlighted in exhibits that
reveal the story of money. Closed to
public until 2016.
245 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
613-782-8914
www.currencymuseum.ca
Diefenbunker,
Canada’s Cold War Museum
This once-secret Cold War bunker is
now open to the public by guided tour.
Goulbourn Museum
The Goulbourn Museum is home to
interactive and hands-on exhibitions.
2064 Huntley Road
Stittsville, ON K2S 1B8
613-831-2393
www.goulbournmuseum.ca
See Canada in one day through the
World’s largest Canadian Art Collection.
380 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
613-990-1985 / 1-800-319-2787
www.gallery.ca
Nepean Museum
The Museum houses a collection of
some 20,000 objects in a purposebuilt, climatically controlled collections facility. Guided interpretative
tours and programming are available
at Fairfields.
16 Rowley Avenue
Nepean, ON K2G 1L9
613-723-7936
www.nepeanmuseum.ca
Osgoode Township Historial Society
& Museum
The primary centre for the interpretation of the history of the Township
of Osgoode.
7814 Lawrence Street, Box 74
Vernon, ON K0A 3J0
613-821-4062
www.osgoodemuseum.ca
Ottawa Museum Network
Helping you make connections to
Ottawa Stories. Explore. Learn. See.
Touch Ottawa’s stories and history at
the Ottawa Museum Network’s 11
community museums.
507-280 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 1R7
613-234-1999
www.ottawamuseumnetwork.ca
Pinhey’s Point Historic Site
This 88-acre historic site located on
the scenic shore of the Ottawa River.
270 Pinhey’s Point Road
Ottawa (Dunrobin), ON K1A 1T0
613-832-4347
3911 Carp Road
Ottawa (Carp), ON K0A 1L0
613-839-0007 / 1-800-409-1965
www.diefenbunker.ca
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Royal Canadian Mint
View the different processes in the
art of coin-making, discover coin
manufacturing technologies. Take a
picture with a pure gold bar worth
$700 000.00.
320 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1A 0G8
613-993-8990 / 1-800-276-7714
www.mint.ca
Vanier Museopark
It is the only francophone museum
in Ottawa and one of the rare Canadian museums outside of Quebec
dedicated to the French-speaking
community.
300, des Pères Blancs Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1L 7L5
613-580-2424 x.32001
www.museoparc.ca
Watson’s Mill
Watson’s Mill is described as one of
the best examples of 1860’s gristmill
architecture in Canada.
5525 Dickinson Street
Manotick, ON K4M 1A3
613-692-6455
www.watsonsmill.com
Sightseeing Tours
1000 Islands Cruises Rockport
Located in the heart of the 1000
Islands.
23 Front Street
Rockport, ON K0E 1V0
613-659-3402 / 1-800-563-8687
www.rockportcruises.com
Bouncee
Discover our Nation’s Capital on
our Amazing Bouncing Boots. Your
family and friends will have a blast
bouncing around the city!
613-915-7778
www.bouncee.ca
Brew Donkey
Craft beer focused liquor delivery
service for the Ottawa Region.
(hotel deliveries available) as well as
brewery tour operator, highlighting
the Ottawa Valley. (private & public
bookings)
613-864-3659
www.brewdonkey.ca/pages/ottawabrewery-tours
Where Canada Comes Together
Visit the Governor General’s residence.
Year-round guided tours and outdoor activities.
1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa t 1-866-842-4422
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C’est Bon Epicurean Adventures
Guests will discover food-related
businesses and meet Chefs, producers
and food artisans.
361 Daly Street, Suite 2
Ottawa, ON K1N 6G8
613-722-8687
www.cestboncooking.ca
Eco-Odyssée
Eco-Odyssée is a water maze that
comprises an estimated 60 intersections spread out over more than 6km.
52 chemin Les Sources
LaPêche / Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0
819-459-2551
www.eco-odyssee.ca
Gananoque Boat Line
The oldest and largest company
operating passenger tours of the
1,000 Islands.
6 Water Street
Gananoque, ON K7G 2T7
613-382-2144 / 1-888-717-4837
www.ganboatline.com
Gray Line Ottawa
“Hop-on, hop-off” tours offer stops
at all of the city’s main attractions
aboard a double-decker bus.
Tours: Sparks at Elgin Streets (blue kiosk)
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S5
613-562-9090 / 1-855-562-9090
www.grayline.com/ottawa
Haunted Walks
Haunted Walks Inc. offers a variety of
unique historical walking tours with
daily departures.
46 ½ Sparks Street (beside D’Arcy
McGee’s)
Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8
613-232-0344
www.hauntedwalk.com
Heli-Tremblant Helicopter Tours
@ the Canada Aviation and Space
Museum
Discover the Nation’s Capital from
the air, departing from the Canada
Aviation and Space Museum.
11 Aviation Parkway
Ottawa, ON K1K 4R3
819-425-5662 / 1-866-425-5662
www.heli-tremblant.com
Lady Dive Amphibus
Bilingual one-hour guided tours daily
on both land and water.
Sparks at Elgin Streets
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
613-524-2221
www.ladydive.com
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Les Jardins d’Emmarocalles
Discover a unique garden located an
hour from downtown Ottawa, nestled
in the heart of the Petite-Nation
hills. Guided tours for groups by
reservation.
1068 Route 317
Ripon, QC J0V1V0
819-983-6476
www.jardinsdemmarocalles.com
Ontario Waterway Cruises
Five-day voyages on the Rideau Canal
(Ottawa-Kingston or KingstonOttawa).
705-327-5767 / 1-800-561-5767
www.ontariowaterwaycruises.com
Ottawa Cycling Tours
By taking one of our cycling tours,
you will really experience the diversity
of the city in a way that’s not possible
by tour bus or by foot.
613-402-5725 / 1-800-360-5725
www.ottawacyclingtours.com
Ottawa Walking Tours
Provides 2-hour guided historical
walks.
613-799-1774
www.ottawawalkingtours.com
Paul’s Boat Lines Limited
Cruises along the historic Rideau
Canal.
Adjacent to the Rideau Canal
Ottawa, ON
613-225-6781
www.paulsboatcruises.com
RentABike
Offering more than 200 bicycles
and accessories for all ages, sizes
and routes. Rentals, tours, sales and
service.
East arch, Plaza Bridge, next to Rideau Canal
Ottawa, ON K1S 1S6
613-241-4140
www.rentabike.ca
Supreme Court of Canada
Visitors to the country’s highest court
can take guided tours.
301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0J1
613-995-5361 / 1-866-360-1522
www.scc-csc.gc.ca
Toursbylocals.com
Connecting travelers with local
guides. Worldwide.
613-619-5270 / 1-888-844-6783
www.toursbylocals.com/Ottawa-TourGuides
Spas
Holtz Spa
Luxurious downtown Ottawa day spa.
45 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8
613-241-7770 / 1-877-241-8889
www.holtzspa.com
Au Naturel Spa
This spa offers European health and
beauty treatments.
525 Legget Drive
Ottawa, ON K2K 2W2
613-271-3393 / 1-888-826-2220
www.brookstreet.ca
Nordik Spa-Nature
Enjoy baths (hot, cold, temperate),
unique saunas, Källa treatment –
salt-water floating pool, infinity pool
and relaxation areas.
16 Nordik Road
Chelsea, QC J9B 2P7
819-827-1111 / 1-866-575-3700
www.lenordik.com
Sports & Outdoors
Calabogie Peaks Resort
A trip to Calabogie Peaks is your
chance to discover something new.
30 Barrett Chute Road
Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0
613-752-2720 / 1-800-669-4861
www.calabogie.com
Camp Fortune Ski
& Aerial Experience
Year round activities including skiing,
aerial park & ziplines, disc golf, banquet hall & catering. Only 15 mins
from Ottawa.
300 Dunlop Road
Chelsea, QC J9B 2N3
819-827-1717
www.campfortune.com
Cycling - NCC Recreational
Pathways
Ottawa is home to one of North
America’s most extensive recreational
pathway networks.
Throughout urban and rural Ottawa and
Gatineau
Ottawa-Gatineau, ON
613-239-5000 / 1-800-465-1867
www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/biking
Eco-Odyssée
Eco-Odyssée is a water maze that
comprises an estimated 60 intersections spread out over more than 6km.
52 chemin Les Sources
LaPêche / Wakefield, QC J0X 3G0
819-459-2551
www.eco-odyssee.ca
Camp Fortune aerial park and ziplines
Only 15 minutes
from downtown
Ottawa/Gatineau
819-827-5517
campfortune.com
300 ch Dunlop, Chelsea QC J9B 2N3
Gatineau Park - NCC
Hundreds of kilometres of trails,
opened year-round for hiking, biking
and cross-country skiing.
RiverRun Rafting
Full day high adventure whitewater
rafting trips or gentle family trips for
all ages.
Greenbelt
Whether you’re interested in wildlife,
weird and wonderful plants, wetlands,
or waxing your skis, the Greenbelt has
something for you.
Wilderness Tours
Four-season resort allows visitors to
experience the Ottawa River yearround.
Gatineau Park Visitor Centre
Chelsea, QC J9B 1R5
819-827-2020 / 1-800-465-1867
www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/gatineau
613-239-5000 / 1-800--465-1867
Marshes Golf Club at Brookstreeet
Features include bent-grass fairways,
lakes, streams and modern towers of
glass and steel.
320 Terry Fox Drive
Ottawa, ON K2K 3L1
613-271-3530 / 1-800-417-8555
www.brookstreet.ca/golf
Ottawa Kayak School
School offers whitewater kayaking on
the beautiful Ottawa River.
503 Rafting Road
Forresters Falls, ON K0J 1V0
613-646-2291 / 1-888-RAFT-NOW
www.ottawakayak.com
Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
The NHL’s Ottawa Senators Hockey
Club plays regular season home
games at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Ottawa, ON K2V 1A5
613-599-0250 / 1-800-444-7367
www.ottawasenators.com
OWL Rafting
1 and 2 Day High Adventure and
half-day Family Rafting trips on the
Ottawa River, Located 90 minutes
West from the Nation’s Capital.
1260 Grants Settlement Road
613-646-2501 / 1-800-267-8504
www.riverrunrafting.com
503 Rafting Road
613-646-2291 / 1-888-RAFT-NOW
www.wildernesstours.com
NEIGHBOURHOODS
ByWard Market
Founded in the 1820’s, the Market
houses unique stores, restaurants and
nightclubs.
George to St. Patrick,
Sussex to Cumberland
ON, K1N 9C3
613-562-3325
www.byward-market.com
Chinatown
Ottawa’s Chinatown is a multicultural
village offering local dinning, shopping and entertainment experiences
with a unique Asian flavour.
Somerset Street
(Bay Street to Preston Street)
ON, K1R 6J1
613-230-4707
www.ottawachinatown.ca
BYWARD MARKET
40 Owl Lane
613-646-2263 / 1-800-461-7238
www.owl-mkc.ca
RentABike
Offering more than 200 bicycles
and accessories for all ages, sizes and
routes. Rentals, tours, sales
and service.
East arch, Plaza Bridge,
next to Rideau Canal
Ottawa, ON K1S 1S6
613-241-4140
www.rentabike.ca
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Sparks Street
thrilling activities and live music
creating a distinctive Sparks Street
vibe. Sparks Street, from Elgin to
Lyon Streets
Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2
613-230-0984
www.sparkslive.com
WHERE TO SHOP
ByWard Market Square
Located in one of Ottawa’s oldest
buildings in the heart of the city’s
central core.
55 ByWard Market
Ottawa ON, K1N 9C3
613-862-8515
www.bywardmarketsquare.com
Rideau Centre
Ottawa’s premiere shopping centre is
located in the heart of downtown.
50 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7
613-829-7491
www.rideaucentre.com
St. Laurent Centre
A few minutes from downtown, St.
Laurent Centre is a prime shopping
destination with 187 shops and
services.
Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8
613-745-6858
www.stlaurent-centre.com
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DID YOU KNOW...
That, aside from Montréal, Ottawa has
the highest number of bilingual residents
in Canada? Because of our location on
the Ontario / Québec border, you’ll hear
both English and French in our streets.
On top of that, over a quarter of Ottawa’s
population speaks a language other
than French or English. Talk about a
multicultural city!
Nature Boutique
The Nature Boutique features a selection of unique gifts for kids, beautiful
jewels and souvenirs related to nature
and our exhibitions.
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
613-238-7873 / 1-800-600-8801
www.nature.ca/en/about-us/productsservices/shopping/boutique
Sparks Street
thrilling activities and live music creating a distinctive Sparks Street vibe.
Sparks Street, from Elgin to Lyon Streets
Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 613
613-230-0984
www.sparkslive.com
The Royal Canadian Mint Boutique
Visitors can tour the Mint’s manufacturing facility, where the precise art
and craft of coin-making is revealed.
320 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1A 0G8
613-993-8990 / 1-800-276-7714
www.mint.ca
W H E R E TO E AT
Downtown
ByWard Market Restaurants
More than 50 great dining options.
George to St. Patrick, Sussex to
Cumberland Streets
Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3
613-562-3325
www.byward-market.com
Carleton Grill
Contemporary
150 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G2
613-238-1500
www.carletongrill.ca
Coasters Gourmet Grill
Fish & Seafood
54 York Street, 2nd floor
Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1
613-241-4954
www.coasters.ca
Courtyard Restaurant
Contemporary
21 George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5
613-241-1516
www.courtyardrestaurant.com
Empire Grill
Steak & Seafood
47 Clarence Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1
613-241-1343
www.empiregrill.com
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Fish Market Restaurant
Fish & Seafood
54 York Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1
613-241-3474
www.fishmarket.ca
Grill 41
Contemporary
100 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8
613-569-2126
www.grill41.ca
Le Cordon Bleu Bistro @ Signatures
Contemporary Cuisine
453 Laurier Avenue East
Ottawa, ON K1N 6R4
613-236-2499 / 1-888-289-6302
www.bistrosignatures.com
Lone Star Texas Grill ByWard Market
Tex Mex
128 George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9N9
613-562-9865
www.lonestartexasgrill.com
Mamma Grazzi’s Kitchen
Italian
25 George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5
613-241-8656
www.mammagrazzis.com
Mekong Restaurant
Asian Fusion
637 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON K1R 5K3
613-237-7717
www.mekong.ca
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Sparks Street
Sparks Street, Ottawa’s bustling
outdoor pedestrian mall, is
hopping with great spots to grab
a drink in between shopping excursions and afternoons spent
exploring the capital.
Longtime favourite D’Arcy
McGee’s (44 Sparks St.) couples Irish fare with a drink menu
overflowing with options. On
top of a varied array of beer on
draught and in bottles — including selections from a number of
local breweries — they boast a
long list of whiskies for any taste
and occasion.
Relative newcomer to Ottawa,
but longtime brewpub operation,
The 3 Brewers (240 Sparks
St., also known as Les 3 Brasseurs) brew their beer on premises to perfectly pair with their
European-inspired dishes. They
have five regulars on top, plus a
monthly beer that changes with
the season.
Bier Markt (156 Sparks St.,
opening spring 2014) is the latest to enter Sparks Street. The
upscale pub features 150 beers
from 30 countries, a perfect way
to savour tastes from around the
world in Canada’s capital.
Graffiti’s Italian Eatery and Saloon
101 Kanata Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2T 1E6, Ottawa ON
613-271-0921
www.graffitis.ca
Lone Star Texas Grill - Kanata
Tex Mex
4048 Carling Avenue
Kanata, ON K2K 1Y1, Kanata ON
613-599-9535
Lone Star Texas Grill - West
Tex Mex
780 Baseline Road
Ottawa, ON K2C 3V8, Ottawa ON
613-224-4044
www.lonestartexasgrill.com/
Perspectives Restaurant
Canadian Fine Dining
525 Legget Drive
Ottawa, ON K2K 2W2, Ottawa ON
613-271-3541 / 1-888-826-2220
www.brookstreet.ca/perspectives.php
Quebec Region
Metropolitain Brasserie
Contemporary
The Grand Pizzeria and Bar
Italian
Banco Bistro
Bistro
74 George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5W1
613-244-9995
www.thegrandpizzeria.com
1 Casino Boulevard
819-772-6220 / 1-800-665-2274
www.casinosduquebec.com
Nature Café
Bistro
Vineyards Wine Bar Bistro
Wine Bar / Bistro
Bistro Boréal
Bistro
54 York Street, Downstairs
Ottawa, ON K1N 5T1
613-241-4270
www.vineyards.ca
100 Laurier Street
819-776-7009
www.historymuseum.ca/bistro
Wilfrid’s Restaurant
Fine Dining
Buffet Des Continents
Buffet
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
www.fairmont.com/laurier-ottawa/dining
/wilfrids
4 Gare-Talon
Gatineau, QC J8T 0B1
819-561-1099 / 1-877-561-1099
www.lebuffetdescontinents.com
Yangtze Dining Lounge
Chinese
Le Baccara
French-inspired cuisine. 18 +
700 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K4
613-562-1160
www.metropolitainbrasserie.com
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
613-566-4700 / 1-866-600-8801
www.nature.ca/en/plan-your-visit/services
-visitors/cafe-eating-areas
Prime 360 The Ultimate Steakhouse
Steak & Seafood
433 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y7
613-782-2422
www.prime-360.com
Real Sports
Sports Bar
90 George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5W1
613-680-7325
ottawa.realsports.ca
The Albion Rooms
Gastro Lounge / Bar
33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9M7
613-760-4771
www.thealbionrooms.com
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Ottawa, ON K1R 6P6
613-236-0555
www.yangtze.ca
East
Lone Star Texas Grill - St. Laurent
Tex Mex
1211 Lemieux Street
Ottawa, ON K1J 1A2
613-742-9378
1 Casino Boulevard
819-772-6210 / 1-800-665-2274
www.casinosduquebec.com/lacleamy/en/
restaurants-bars/le-baccara
Les Brasseurs du Temps
Pub / Microbrewry
170 Montcalm Street (Old Hull)
Gatineau, QC J8X 2M2
819-205-4999
www.brasseursdutemps.com
Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa
Downtown
W H E R E T O S TAY
Downtown
Accor Hotel Novotel Ottawa
33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa , ON K1K 9M7
613-230-3033 / 1-855-677-3033
www.novotelottawa.com
Albert at Bay Suite Hotel
435 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7X4
613-238-8858 / 1-800-267-6644
www.albertatbay.com
Arc The.Hotel
140 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H6
613-238-2888 / 1-800-699-2516
www.arcthehotel.com
Best Western Plus Victoria Park
Suites
377 O’Connor Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2M2
613-567-7275 / 1-800-465-7275
www.victoriapark.com
ByWard Blue Inn
157 Clarence Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5P7
613-241-2695 / 1-800-620-8810
www.bywardblueinn.com
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
& Residences
180 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2L5
613-236-5000 / 1-800-236-8399
www.suitedreams.com
Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa
350 Dalhousie Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 7E9
613-241-1000 / 1-800-341-2210
www.marriottcourtyardottawa.com
Days Inn Downtown Ottawa
319 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y4
613-789-5555 / 1-800-329-7466
www.daysinndowntownottawa.com
Delta Ottawa City Centre
101 Lyon Street North
Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9
613-237-3600 / 1-800-330-5360
www.deltaottawacitycentre.com
Econo Lodge Downtown Ottawa
475 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Z3
613-789-3781 / 1-800-263-0649
www.econolodgeottawa.com
Embassy Hotel and Suites
25 Cartier Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 1J2
613-237-2111 / 1-800-661-5495
www.embassyhotelottawa.com
Extended Stay Deluxe Ottawa,
Downtown
141 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0E8
613-236-7500 / 1-800-563-5634
www.extendedstaydeluxe.com/otw
Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
613-241-1414 / 1-800-441-1414
www.fairmont.com/laurier-ottawa
111 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2E3
613-238-1331 / 1-800-267-8378
www.hiottawa.ca
Hotel Indigo Ottawa
123 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5L9
613-231-6555
www.ottawadowntownhotel.com
Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa
130 Besserer Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 9M9
613-232-2000 / 1-800-267-1989
www.les-suites.com
Lord Elgin Hotel
100 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8
613-235-3333 / 1-800-267-4298
www.lordelgin.ca
Marriott Ottawa Hotel
100 Kent Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5R7
613-238-1122 / 1-800-853-8463
www.ottawamarriott.com
Minto Suite Hotel
185 Lyon Street North
Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y4
613-232-2200 / 1-800-267-3377
www.mintosuitehotel.com
Quality Hotel - Ottawa
290 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5Y3
613-789-7511 / 1-800-424-6423
www.QualityHotelOttawa.com
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Radisson Hotel Ottawa
Travelodge Ottawa East
Days Inn - Ottawa West
Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa
WelcomINNS Ottawa
Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
South Ottawa
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa
West-Nepean
402 Queen Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 5A7
613-236-1133 / 1-877-557-5565
www.stayradottawa.com
161 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2
613-231-2020 / 1-877-478-4838
www.marriottresidenceinnottawa.com
150 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G2
613-238-1500 / 1-800-489-8333
www.sheratonottawa.com
Swiss Hotel
89 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E6
613-237-0335 / 1-888-663-0000
www.swisshotel.ca
Westin Ottawa
11 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4
613-560-7000 / 1-800-937-8461
www.thewestinottawa.com
East Ottawa
Chimo Hotel
1199 Joseph Cyr Street
Ottawa, ON K1J 7T4
613-744-1060 / 1-800-387-9779
www.chimohotel.com
Comfort Inn Ottawa East
1252 Michael Street
Ottawa, ON K1J 7T1
613-744-2900 / 1-800-228-5150
www.choicehotels.ca/cn302
Courtyard By Marriott Ottawa East
200 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3
613-741-9862 / 1-855-333-6896
www.courtyardottawaeast.com
Econo Lodge Ottawa East
112 Montreal Road
Ottawa, ON K1L 6E6
613-746-4641 / 1-888-891-1169
www.ottawa-econolodge.com
The Hampton Inn Ottawa by Hilton
200 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3
613-741-2300 / 1-877-701-1281
www.hamptoninn.com
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1486 Innes Road
Ottawa, ON K1B 3V5
613-745-1133
www.ottawatravelodge.com
1220 Michael Street
Ottawa, ON K1J 7T1
613-748-7800 / 1-800-387-4381
www.welcominns.com
Days Inn Ottawa Airport
366 Hunt Club Road
Ottawa, K1V 1C1
613-739-7555 / 1-866-468-4442
www.daysinnottawa.com
Rideau Heights Inn - Airport
72 Rideau Heights Drive
Ottawa, ON K2E 7A6
613-226-4152 / 1-800-256-0825
www.rideauheightsinn.com
Southway Hotel
2431 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1V 8R9
613-737-0811 / 1-877-688-4929
www.southway.com
West
Best Western Plus Macies Hotel
1274 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7K8
613-728-1951 / 1-800-268-5531
www.macieshotel.com
Best Western Plus Ottawa/Kanata
1876 Robertson Road
Ottawa, ON K2H 5B8
613-828-2741 / 1-866-214-1239
www.bestwesternplusottawa.com
Brookstreet
525 Legget Drive
Ottawa, ON K2K 2W2
613-271-1800 / 1-888-826-2220
www.brookstreet.com
Comfort Inn Ottawa West-Kanata
222 Hearst Way
Ottawa, ON K2L 3A2
613-592-2200 / 1-800-842-6423
www.comfortinnkanata.com
Country Inn and Suites Ottawa West
578 Terry Fox Drive
Ottawa, ON K2L 4G8
613-599-7767 / 1-800-846-4000
www.countryinnottawawest.com
350 Moodie Drive
Ottawa, ON K2H 8G3
613-726-1717 / 1-800-616-7719
www.daysinnottawawest.com
101 Kanata Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2T 1E6
613-271-3057 / 1-800-465-4329
www.hisottawa.ca
2055 Robertson Road
Nepean, ON K2H 5Y9
613-690-0100 / 1-877-660-8550
www.hieottawawest.com
Travelodge Ottawa Hotel
& Conference Centre
1376 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L5
613-722-7601 / 1-800-267-4166
www.travelodgeottawa.com
Camping
Camp Hither Hills
5227 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1X 1H2
613-822-0509
www.camphitherhills.com
Wesley Clover Campground
411 Corkstown Road
Ottawa, ON
613-828-6632
www.ottawacampground.ca
Residences/
Dormitories/Hostels
Carleton University Housing
and Conference Services
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
613-520-5611 / 1-866-278-8687
www.carleton.ca/conferenceservices
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1376 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Z 7L5
Property Direct: 1.800.267.4166
1274 Carling Ave. 613-728-1951
Reservations: 1.800.578.7878
www.travelodgeottawa.com
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
& Residences
Our beautifully appointed meeting &
banquet facilities have floor to ceiling
windows with a garden view.
180 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 2L5
613-236-5000 / 1-800-236-8399
www.suitedreams.com
Casino du Lac-Leamy
Offers a range of incomparable
games, a variety of bars and restaurants.18+
1 Casino Boulevard
819-772-2100 / 1-800-665-2274
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AND
A S S O C I AT I O N S
Convention/
Meeting Facilities
Canada Agriculture
and Food Museum
agriculture.
Prince of Wales Drive (south of the traffic
circle, north of Baseline Road)
Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
613-991-3044 / 1-866-442-4416
Canada Aviation and Space
Museum
Ottawa, ON K1K4R3
613-993-2010 / 1-800-463-2038
Canada Science
Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
613-991-3044 / 1-866-442-4416
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(formerly the Canadian Museum
of Civilization)
Whether for an intimate banquet
room, or our internationallyrenowned Grand Hall, your guests
are sure to enjoy an unforgettable
experience.
100 Laurier Street
819-776-7000 / 1-800-555-5621
www.historymuseum.ca
Canada is all about Nature! Discover
and experience Canada’s diverse nature in our world-class galleries - just
minutes from Parliament Hill.
240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
613-566-4700 / 1-800-263-4433
www.nature.ca
Courtyard Restaurant
The Courtyard’s elegant atmosphere
provides the perfect backdrop for a
romantic evening, or a special group
occasion.
21 George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8W5
613-241-1516
www.courtyardrestaurant.com
Diefenbunker,
Canada’s Cold War Museum
This once-secret Cold War bunker
is now open to the public by guided
tour.
3911 Carp Road
Ottawa (Carp), ON K0A 1L0
613-839-0007 / 1-800-409-1965
www.diefenbunker.ca
OLG Slots at Rideau Carleton
Raceway
Gaming facility offers 1,250 slot machines, ranging from pennies to $5.
Canadian War Museum
For groups of 20 or more let staff suggest an itinerary to suit your interests.
4837 Albion Road
Ottawa, ON K1X 1A3
613-822-8668 / 1-877-870-7586
www.olg.ca
Carleton University Housing and
Conference Services
Ottawa Conference
and Event Centre
Featuring 43, 000 square feet of modern meeting space with a captivating
90 foot windowed atrium, full service
catering, complimentary parking, and
flexible accommodations with just
under 600 guest rooms.
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, ON K1A 0M8
819-776-8600 / 1-800-555-5621
www.warmuseum.ca
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
613-520-5611 / 1-866-278-8687
www.carleton.ca/conferenceservices
200 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 4S3
613-288-3450
www.ottawaconferenceandeventcentre.com
STAY IN DOWNTOWN OTTAWA.
RELAX LIKE YOU’RE AT HOME.
In the Heart of the Capital!
Enjoy condominium-sized suites
that provide you with plenty of
room to stretch out and relax.
Ĵ Steps from Rideau Canal, ByWard Market,
entertainment, fine dining and shopping
Ĵ Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom suites, full kitchens
ĴIndoor pool and 24-hr fitness facility
Ĵ Free local calls Ĵ Free WiFi Internet access
Special Packages Available Online
130 Besserer Street, Ottawa
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DID YOU KNOW...
That Ottawa is almost 90% rural in area?
In fact, our farming revenues are higher
than those of Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver,
Edmonton and Calgary combined, and
thousands of Ottawa jobs are associated
with agriculture. Ottawa’s countryside is filled
with rich farmland where you’ll find dairy
farms; fruits and vegetables; beef; lamb;
pork; chicken; game meats; honey; maple
syrup; and more. Visit www.savourottawa.ca
to see how the city’s farmers and chefs are
working together to highlight local products.
Summer retreat
Situated within walking distance to an
endless amount of cultural attractions,
Sheraton Ottawa is the perfect family
getaway this summer.
Visit sheratonottawa.com
or call 613-238-1500.
Ottawa International Airport Meeting Facilities
Offers six meeting facilities to suit
your needs.
1000 Airport Parkway Private
Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4
613-248-2100
www.ottawa-airport.ca
Real Sports
Our two-storey location offers dynamic options to suit different party
sizes and needs. At Real Sports Bar
and Grill nothing is off limits.
90 George Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5W1
613-680-7325
ottawa.realsports.ca
Southway Hotel
2431 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1V 8R9
613-737-0811 / 1-877-688-4929
www.southway.com
Strathmere
Country estate accommodating up to
150 people for weddings, meetings
and other special events.
RR #3 - 1980 Phelan Road West
North Gower, ON K0A 2T0
613-489-2409 / 1-800-495-6649
www.strathmere.com
Event & Trade Show
Suppliers
Lone Star Ranch & Catering
The Lone Star Ranch provides a
variety of facilities and services with
indoor banquet space for up to 240
people and outdoor event space for
groups of up to 1,500.
4420 West Hunt Club Road
Nepean, ON K2R 1E7
613-727-1766
www.lonestarcatering.com
Tour Services
417 Bus Line Ltd.
A family operated business since
1958.
50 Industriel Street, P.O. Box 650
Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
613-764-2192 / 1-888-811-2617
www.417busline.com
Lady Dive Tours
Bilingual one-hour guided tours daily
on both land and water.
Sparks at Elgin Streets
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R2
613-524-2221
www.ladydive.com
See Our City Tour Services
Formerly Conference Aide Tours. Services include step-on guides for city
tours, walking tours, local tour leaders
and customized sightseeing tours.
46 1/2 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5A8
613-238-3700 / 1-877-688-2921
www.seeourcity.com
TransCanada Receptive Tours
Receptive Tour Operator for groups
only.
3751 St Joseph Boulevard
Ottawa, ON K1C 1T1
613-841-5595 / 1-866-935-5595
www.transcanadatours.com
Tourism/Business
Associations
Invest Ottawa
Ottawa’s Economic Development
Agency.
100 - 80 Aberdeen Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 5R5
613-828-6274
www.investottawa.ca
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce
A voluntary, member-driven organization with over 700 members.
Ottawa, ON K2P 0J9
613-236-3631
www.ottawachamber.ca
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Outaouais Tourism
Outaouais Tourism offers industry
leadership, destination marketing
and tourism development to its 450
members.
103 Laurier Street
Gatineau, QC J8X 3V8
819-778-2222 / 1-800-265-7822
www.outaouais-tourism.ca
Prescott & Russell Tourism
The Prescott and Russell region
is located between Ottawa and
Montreal, on the south shore of the
Ottawa River.
1050 rue King
L’Orignal, ON K0B 1K0
613-675-4661 / 1-800-667-6307
www.prescott-russell.on.ca
Transportation
417 Bus Line Ltd.
A family operated business since
1958.
50 Industriel Street, P.O. Box 650
Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
613-764-2192 / 1-888-811-2617
www.417busline.com
Blue Line Taxis
The largest taxi company serving the
City of Ottawa.
455 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 2C5
613-238-1111
www.bluelinetaxi.com
Capital Taxi
Part of the largest taxi company serving the city of Ottawa.
469 Hannah Street
Ottawa, ON K1L 7N1
613-744-3333
www.capitaltaxi.com
Casino du Lac-Leamy Docking
Facilities
The Casino’s free docking facilities
can accommodate 20 pleasure craft
and two sightseeing boats.
1 Casino Boulevard
819-772-2100 / 1-800-665-2274
City of Ottawa Traffic and Parking
Branch TUPW
Designated and exclusive parking
spaces for tour buses and out-of-town
coaches.
#7 Bayview Road
Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
613-580-2424
www.ottawa.ca
Coach Canada
Specializing in quality passenger
transportation.
613-544-3047 / 1-800-461-7661
www.coachcanada.com
DJ’s Taxis
Providing computerized taxi dispatch
service for Nepean, Kanata and surrounding areas.
Ottawa International Airport
Ottawa’s state-of-the-art terminal
offers over 125 non-stop flights daily
to more than 30 destinations.
Leduc Bus Lines Ltd.
For over 45 years, Leduc Bus Lines
Ltd. has stayed up to date on changes
in the school and charter industries
to ensure that we can consistently
remain a leader in the field.
VIA Rail Canada Inc.
VIA Rail operates over 500 trains
weekly on 12,500 kilometres of track,
and serves 450 communities across
the country, including most major
cities in Ontario and Quebec.
455 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 2C5
613-829-9900
www.djstaxi.com
8467, Route 17
Rockland, Ontario K4K 1K7
613-446-0606
www.leducbus.com
1000 Airport Parkway Private
Ottawa, ON K1V 9B4
613-248-2000
www.ottawa-airport.ca
200 Tremblay Road
Ottawa, ON K1G 3H5
1-888-842-7245
www.viarail.ca
OC Transpo
Public transit services with rapid
transit to downtown from VIA, Ottawa International Airport, and bus
station.
1500 Saint Laurent Boulevard.
Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z8
613-741-4390
www.octranspo.com
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Practical Ottawa
INFORMATION
Location: The capital of Canada,
Ottawa is situated in Ontario on the
border between the provinces of Ontario
and Québec. Its location 352 km (219
miles) northeast of Toronto, 192 km
(120 miles) west of Montréal, and just a
short 1.5 hour flight from New York or
Boston makes the Capital region easily
accessible.
Population: 860,928 in the city of
Ottawa, 1,130,761 in the Ottawa-Gatineau region (as of the 2006 census).
Statutory and Civic Holidays:
Local Weather: Ottawa has four
very distinct seasons: spring, summer,
fall, and winter. Expect snow on the
ground between December and March
and patio weather between June and
September.
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD).
Find up-to-date exchange rates at
www.xe.com.
Sales Tax: 13% Harmonized Sales
Tax (HST). For up-to-date tax information, visit the Canada Revenue Agency
website at www.cra.gc.ca/visitors.
• Victoria Day (May 19, 2014)
• National Day (June 24, 2014)
— Québec
• Canada Day (July 1, 2014)
• Civic Holiday/ Colonel By Day
(August 4, 2014)—Ontario
• Labour Day (September 1, 2014)
• Canadian Thanksgiving Day
(October 13, 2014)
• Remembrance Day
(November 11, 2014)—banks and
government
• Christmas Day (December 25, 2014)
• Canadian Boxing Day
(December 26, 2014)—
some stores are open
• New Year’s Day (January 1, 2015)
• Family Day (February 16, 2015)
• Good Friday (April 3, 2015),
Easter Monday (April 6, 2015)
—banks and government
Daylight Savings Time: The
Ottawa area is located in the Eastern
Standard Time zone (EST) and observes
Daylight Savings Time from March 9,
2014 through November 2, 2014.
FOR MORE PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
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Gratuity: A 15 to 20% tip is customary for good service in, for example, a
restaurant, bar, hair salon, spa, or taxi.
Visitor Information: Brochures
that feature local attractions are available at Rideau Centre (50 Rideau
Street), ByWard Market Square
(55 ByWard Market), and the Capital
InfoCentre (111 Albert Street in the
World Exchange Plaza).
Wi-Fi: More than 40 Capital Wi-Fi
interactive touch screen units are locations throughout the downtown core to
provide free indoor Wi-Fi access.
Discover Ottawa App: Discover
Ottawa is a useful tool for your iPhone,
BlackBerry or Android device: learn
what to do; where to go; where to shop;
where to dine; and where to have fun.
www.discoverthecityofottawa.ca
By Phone: Ottawa Tourism answers
visitor information enquiries on weekdays by phone at 1-800-363-4465. The
National Capital Commission provides
visitor information seven days a week at
613-239-5000 or 1-800-465-1867.
For hotel bookings and getaway packages call 1-888-OTTAWA-8.
Accessibility: Information for special
needs travellers can be found on our
website at www.ottawatourism.ca/
special-needs-travellers.
Embassies and High Commissions: Many foreign embassies are
Emergency Calls: Dial 911 for
ambulance, fire, and police services in
life-threatening situations, crimes in
progress, or to report a fire in Ottawa
and Gatineau. For other police services
in Ottawa, call 613-236-1222.
Symbols: Many of the national
attractions in Canada’s Capital Region
have their own pictorial symbol. The
symbols appear on signs throughout
Ottawa and Gatineau. See the Capital
Sites map on page 68.
ARRIVING IN OTTAWA
248-2125; departures: 613-248-2141)
There are several ways to get downtown from the airport. Taxi service is
available (dispatch: 613-523-1234). An
average one-way trip to the downtown
core costs approximately $30. Several
major international companies also offer
automobile rentals from the Ottawa Airport parkade: Avis, 613-739-3334;
Budget, 613-521-4844; Enterprise,
613-248-0005; Hertz, 613-521-3332;
National/Alamo, 613-737-7023. To
save on transportation costs, take OC
Transpo, Ottawa’s public transit system.
Route 97 offers low-floor, fully accessible buses departing from outside the
airport’s level 1 arrivals area for downtown Ottawa (613-741-6440;
www.octranspo.com.
By Air
By Train
Entering Canada: Check with a
Canadian high commission, embassy,
consulate or travel agent to find out
what documents are required to enter
Canada if you are visiting from another
country. U.S. citizens traveling to Canada must have a passport, passport
card, or WHTI-compliant document.
located in Ottawa. The following link has
a searchable list of foreign representatives in Canada:
www.international.gc.ca
Legal Matters: The legal drinking
age is 19 in Ontario and 18 in Québec.
Alcohol is served between 11 a.m. and 2
a.m. There are stiff penalties for drinking
and driving in both provinces. Smoking is
not permitted in any enclosed public
space, in City of Ottawa parks or
beaches, or on restaurant patios.
Parking: On-street parking is permit-
ted at meters and for free where indicated by signage. The maximum parking time on streets with no signs is
three hours. Many high-volume streets
become no-stopping zones during rush
hours, read the signs carefully. Special
parking regulations come into effect
from November to April to allow overnight snow removal when needed. For
more information about parking call the
City of Ottawa at 1 (866) 261-9799 or
(613) 580-2400.
Telephones: For local calls, dial 10
digits. The area code for Ottawa and the
surrounding area in Ontario is 613. The
area code for Gatineau and the surrounding area in Québec is 819.
The Ottawa International Airport (code
YOW, 613-248-2000, www.ottawaairport.ca), located approximately 16
km (10 miles) south of the city centre
and accessible via the Airport Parkway,
is the main point of landing for most
domestic and international flights.
Assistance to travellers is available at
airport Infoguide kiosks (arrivals: 613-
Daily passenger service to the Ottawa
region from cities such as Toronto and
Montréal is provided by VIA Rail (1-888842-7245; www.viarail.com). The
main train station is located 4 km (2.5
miles) southeast of downtown at 200
Tremblay Road, off Highway 417. A second station–Fallowfield–is located west
of downtown. Service for OC Transpo,
FREE CAPITAL WI-FI ZONES
Free Capital Wi-Fi in downtown Ottawa–Gatineau lets you access
information with your smart phone, tablet or laptop as you tour
Canada’s Capital Region.
Check the Capital Wi-Fi Zone Map at
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/visit/wifi
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the local public transit company, is a
step away from both terminals. Taxi service is readily available and limousine
service may be booked.
By Bus
The Ottawa region is serviced by
Voyageur Colonial Bus Lines and
Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp.
(www.greyhound.ca) from bus
stations at 265 Catherine Street in
Ottawa (613-238-5900) and 238
St-Joseph Boulevard in Gatineau (819771-2442). There is hourly service from
Montréal, several daily runs from
Toronto (including express service), and
daily service to many other destinations.
Transport de l’Outaouais (819-7703242, www.sto.ca) operates on the
Québec side. You can transfer between
these systems along Rideau and Wellington Streets in Ottawa and around
the Portage Bridge and at the Place
d’accueil on Maisonneuve Boulevard in
Gatineau. Both agencies offer convenient trip planning tools on their websites.
By Taxi
Visitors can choose from many cab
companies in Ottawa.
GETTING AROUND
Airport Taxi 613-523-1234
Blue Line Taxi 613-238-1111
Capital Taxi 613-744-3333
DJ’s Taxi 613-829-9900
West Way Taxi 613-727-01011
Public Transit
By Bike
There are two city bus systems in
Canada’s Capital Region. OC Transpo
(613-741-4390, www.octranspo.com
operates on the Ontario side of the
Ottawa River and the Société de
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One of the best ways to tour the city is
by bike. Canada’s Capital Region is
home to more than 180 km (112 miles)
of recreational pathways linking the
city’s green spaces, attractions, resi-
dential areas, and more. One of the
city’s most popular rental outfits is
RentABike (613-241-4140, www.rentabike.ca), located at 2 Rideau Street
across from the Fairmont Château Laurier. Bixi bikes are available to rent in
multiple locations around the City of
Ottawa and in Gatineau.
By Boat
Au feel de l’eau (819-329-2413, www.
aufeeldeleau.ca) offers an eco-friendly
electric Aqua water shuttle/taxi service
with bike rack and universal accessibility on the Ottawa and Gatineau Rivers.
Boarding: Casino Lac-Leamy, Museum
of History, Ottawa locks behind
Parliament. Pay as you embark.
By Foot
Visitors are pleasantly surprised by
Ottawa’s walkable downtown core.
Capitalize on the short distances
between some of the city’s most
popular attractions by taking a tour
on foot with knowledgeable guides.
CROSSING
A BRIDGE
WAS NEVER
SO REWARDING.
PLAN YOUR GETAWAY IN THE OUTAOUAIS REGION!
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Frankfurt, Germany
London (Heathrow), England
From U.S. cities:
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Detroit, MI
Newark, NJ
New York (La Guardia), NY
Philadelphia, PA
Washington (Reagan and Dulles), DC
From Canadian cities:
Calgary, AB
Charlottetown, PE
Edmonton, AB
Fredericton, NB
Halifax, NS
Iqaluit, NU
Kitchener, ON
London, ON
Moncton, NB
Montréal, QC
North Bay, ON
Québec City, QC
Regina, SK (Seasonal)
Saskatoon, SK (Seasonal)
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
St. John’s, NL
Sudbury, ON
Toronto (Pearson and
Billy Bishop Toronto City), ON
Vancouver, BC
Winnipeg, MB
DIRECT FLIGHTS
LOCATOR MAP
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Montréal
When coming from the Toronto
area, take Highway 401, then
make your way onto Highway
416 north. Follow the road, then
exit onto Highway 73 (Old
Highway 16)/Prince of Wales
Drive. Follow this scenic route,
keeping your eyes open for the
Experimental Farm and then the
Rideau Canal, as you make your
way into downtown Ottawa.
To enjoy a scenic drive
into Ottawa when you’re arriving
from Montréal or the east, follow
Highway 417, then take exit
113. You’ll find yourself driving
along the Aviation Parkway. Turn
left on the Rockcliffe Parkway,
and enjoy the views along the
beautiful Ottawa River. The road
will turn into Sussex Drive, along
which you’ll find the Prime
Minister’s residence, Rideau Hall
(the home and workplace of the
Governor General of Canada)
and myriad other stately
buildings and residences.
Check out our Capital
Country Drive routes at
www.ottawatourism.ca/
capital-country-drives
Scenic Routes
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69
CELEBRATE
Good Times
COME ON!
YOU’RE IN OTTAWA, AND
THAT’S REASON ENOUGH
TO CELEBRATE.
Whether it’s your birthday or
anniversary, your first time in
the nation’s capital or your first
time revisiting, a day off on a
business trip or romantic getaway with your loved one, there
are plenty of ways to celebrate
in style.
Enjoy the stylish tradition of
afternoon tea at Zoé’s Lounge
inside the Fairmont Château
Laurier. The finest teas are
served alongside tidy sandwiches and light desserts making for
a splendidly posh afternoon.
See Canada’s capital from
new heights. The Canada
Aviation and Space Museum
takes you up, up, up in an open
cockpit biplane, circa 1939, for
a mesmerizing tour of Ottawa.
70
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to jump in this Waco
UPF-7 plane for one of the five
tours on offer.
Let the stress of the world
melt away at Nordik SpaNature. About 15 minutes
from downtown Ottawa, this
outdoor oasis, open all year
round, will put your mind in a
state of ultimate relaxation.
Revamped for a modish evening out, Casino du Lac-Leamy
offers nearly everything you
could want in one place. Their
restaurants have all been recreated to deliver incredible quality,
a club takes centre stage in the
main bar, and the new high
roller salon has been redesigned
to create a perfect gathering area
for you and your friends.
Four ways to discover the Capital
1
2
3
Capital
Information
Kiosk
Roving
information
officers
Free
Wi-Fi and
mobile apps
111 Albert Street, Ottawa
Located at major attractions
from mid-May to Labour Day.
canadascapital.gc.ca/mobile
4
canadascapital.gc.ca
1-866-811-0055
•
1-888-997-3123 (TTY)
Canada’s Capital Museums
PASSPORT
8 museums for $45
Available at participating museums
and the Capital Information Kiosk.
museumspassport.ca
AN ENTERTAINMENT
EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
An entertainment oasis located only a few minutes from Ottawa,
the Lac-Leamy Casino invites you to take in an unforgettable experience.
Elegant, lively and relaxed, the Lac-Leamy Casino has it all: a wide variety
of games and shows, famous restaurants and friendly bars that come together
to offer you a destination above and beyond anything you can imagine.
Visit our web site to learn more about our events and promotions.
Open 24/7. Free outdoor parking.
casinolacleamy.ca
18+

visitor guide - Ottawa Tourism

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