Guidebook for Ottawa
Drinks & Nightlife
Mill St. Brew Pub
555 Wellington StThey have really good beer, and there food is decent as well.
They have A LOT of beer options, including a lot of local and Canadian brewers. There food is good, but there isn't the biggest selection. I mainly like this spot for drinks and appetizers.
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Bier Markt
156 Queen StThey have A LOT of beer options, including a lot of local and Canadian brewers. There food is good, but there isn't the biggest selection. I mainly like this spot for drinks and appetizers.
Cozy, yet big! There are 3 separate bars inside. I really like the atmosphere, and the cozy feeling. It's in the basement and looks much smaller than it is from the outside. It's quite large but the layout gives it a very cozy feeling, and the staff are great!
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The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StCozy, yet big! There are 3 separate bars inside. I really like the atmosphere, and the cozy feeling. It's in the basement and looks much smaller than it is from the outside. It's quite large but the layout gives it a very cozy feeling, and the staff are great!
Lively, church-themed pub serving familiar grub & brews among religious decor & murals of monks.
This is an interesting place. I like the atmosphere, they have a beer bible with a very large selection of beers, and their food is good!
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Pub Italia
434 Preston StLively, church-themed pub serving familiar grub & brews among religious decor & murals of monks.
This is an interesting place. I like the atmosphere, they have a beer bible with a very large selection of beers, and their food is good!
Mexican cuisine with creative cocktails - I love the atmosphere here, especially at night. It's a great place for drinks and food!
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Ace Mercado
121 Clarence StreetMexican cuisine with creative cocktails - I love the atmosphere here, especially at night. It's a great place for drinks and food!
This is a micro brewery and it's located in the basement of this building. If you're into craft beer, this is a great spot to go and get a sample flight of beers! They have really good beer, and they're right in the market!
Waller St. Brewing
14 Waller StThis is a micro brewery and it's located in the basement of this building. If you're into craft beer, this is a great spot to go and get a sample flight of beers! They have really good beer, and they're right in the market!
Lowertown Brewery opened in June 2014, and features a fully functioning brewery and open-concept kitchen, replete with a smoker and chicken rotisserie to "meat" all of your hunger needs.
The craft aesthetics and Lowertown feel of the interior are matched only by the patio, which offers all-day sun for those who prefer to enjoy their craft beer and amazing sandwiches in the fresh Ottawa air.
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Lowertown Brewery
73 York StLowertown Brewery opened in June 2014, and features a fully functioning brewery and open-concept kitchen, replete with a smoker and chicken rotisserie to "meat" all of your hunger needs.
The craft aesthetics and Lowertown feel of the interior are matched only by the patio, which offers all-day sun for those who prefer to enjoy their craft beer and amazing sandwiches in the fresh Ottawa air.
Bicycle Craft Brewery was created from humble beginnings, much like many of the craft breweries before us. It started with a home brew kit, a passion for craft beer and a love for creating something delicious out of basic, all natural ingredients. Founded in 2014 as a husband and wife team, Fariborz and Laura wanted to share their passion for delicious, natural, down to earth brew. Their interest in new flavours and pairings have created some unique seasonal brews and ensured their mainstays are delicious every time they're poured.
Bicycle Craft Brewery
850 Industrial AveBicycle Craft Brewery was created from humble beginnings, much like many of the craft breweries before us. It started with a home brew kit, a passion for craft beer and a love for creating something delicious out of basic, all natural ingredients. Founded in 2014 as a husband and wife team, Fariborz and Laura wanted to share their passion for delicious, natural, down to earth brew. Their interest in new flavours and pairings have created some unique seasonal brews and ensured their mainstays are delicious every time they're poured.
The Clocktower is where you go to enjoy great beers made in house, fresh original food and an amazing atmosphere. We pride ourselves on using the best available ingredients to produce an upscale pub menu.
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Clocktower Brew Pub Regulars
575 Bank StThe Clocktower is where you go to enjoy great beers made in house, fresh original food and an amazing atmosphere. We pride ourselves on using the best available ingredients to produce an upscale pub menu.
North of 7 is a micro distillery located in Ottawa, Ontario. Our carefully handcrafted spirits include: gin, vodka, rum & an unaged four grain whisky (with four types of whisky aging in the barrel). We encourage you to visit our store where products are currently available for tasting and purchase.
North of 7 Distillery
1733 St. Laurent BlvdNorth of 7 is a micro distillery located in Ottawa, Ontario. Our carefully handcrafted spirits include: gin, vodka, rum & an unaged four grain whisky (with four types of whisky aging in the barrel). We encourage you to visit our store where products are currently available for tasting and purchase.
Our story began over 100 years ago in Lille, France when three brewers joined forces to create a brewery that would grow to become one of the most important in the country. In 1985, the descendents of the original founders opened their first neighbourhood microbrewery – long before anyone had even heard of a “microbrewery” or “craft beer”.
3 Brewers Sparks
240 Sparks St.Our story began over 100 years ago in Lille, France when three brewers joined forces to create a brewery that would grow to become one of the most important in the country. In 1985, the descendents of the original founders opened their first neighbourhood microbrewery – long before anyone had even heard of a “microbrewery” or “craft beer”.
Beyond the Pale was started as a small neighbourhood brewery by three local guys who grew up, went to school, and currently reside in the neighbourhood. Equipped with an old 400L brew system and a belief that there was room in the market for somebody wanting to make a variety of full flavour, unique beers, we embarked on our journey in early 2012. The concept was simple: make a variety of beers that WE wanted to drink and create a tasting opportunity for our customers to come into the brewery to decide what they liked, and buy to go.
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Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
250 City Centre AveBeyond the Pale was started as a small neighbourhood brewery by three local guys who grew up, went to school, and currently reside in the neighbourhood. Equipped with an old 400L brew system and a belief that there was room in the market for somebody wanting to make a variety of full flavour, unique beers, we embarked on our journey in early 2012. The concept was simple: make a variety of beers that WE wanted to drink and create a tasting opportunity for our customers to come into the brewery to decide what they liked, and buy to go.
Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery
2750 Iris Stwhiprsnapr brewing co opened Oct 30, 2014 in Ottawa (Bells Corners), Ontario. We have a great brewery and front of house that everyone should visit, take the tour and sample some of our best! Bring in a pizza or burger and sit down with a glass of beer right at the brewery!
We're located at 14 Bexley Place (unit 106)
Whiprsnapr Brewing Co.
14 Bexley Plwhiprsnapr brewing co opened Oct 30, 2014 in Ottawa (Bells Corners), Ontario. We have a great brewery and front of house that everyone should visit, take the tour and sample some of our best! Bring in a pizza or burger and sit down with a glass of beer right at the brewery!
We're located at 14 Bexley Place (unit 106)
Built from the ground up by a couple scruffy looking locals, Broadhead serves up Ottawa’s most sought-after craft beer. But, getting it off the ground wasn’t an easy feat. Kickstarting this proud Underdog brewery required grit, a little gumption and a whole lot of elbow grease.
Broadhead Brewing Company
1680 Auriga DrBuilt from the ground up by a couple scruffy looking locals, Broadhead serves up Ottawa’s most sought-after craft beer. But, getting it off the ground wasn’t an easy feat. Kickstarting this proud Underdog brewery required grit, a little gumption and a whole lot of elbow grease.
Nita Beer Company started as a dream for Andy Nita since prior to 2009. Andy has always loved great beer and has visited places all over the world that make great beer. He wanted to be one of them.
But great beer is made with more than just a love for the nectar of the gods. In 2009, Andy immersed himself in knowledge, reading about the theory of beer and talking to great brewmasters all over North America. In 2011, Andy developed his first recipe and attempted his first brew. He has never looked back …
Nita Beer Company
190 Colonnade RdNita Beer Company started as a dream for Andy Nita since prior to 2009. Andy has always loved great beer and has visited places all over the world that make great beer. He wanted to be one of them.
But great beer is made with more than just a love for the nectar of the gods. In 2009, Andy immersed himself in knowledge, reading about the theory of beer and talking to great brewmasters all over North America. In 2011, Andy developed his first recipe and attempted his first brew. He has never looked back …
The Loft Board Game Lounge is a place where friends can go to have fun together. When we say fun, we mean lots of fun. Like, 10lbs of fun in a 5lb bag. But more fun than that. You come in, we sit you at one of our specialty board game tables. Then, we get you started with some drinks. Craft beer, lattes, wine, soft drinks – yeah, we got that. We set you up with a great game for you to have fun with, based on what games you told us you like or whatever game you already know you want to try - we have over 800 to choose from. Hungry? Not for long - we got you covered. Flatbreads, sandwhiches, soups, salad, and desserts, you’re golden. At the end of your stay a $5.50 'Stay and Play' per person will be added to your bill for use of our board game library and game gurus.
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Level One
14 Waller StThe Loft Board Game Lounge is a place where friends can go to have fun together. When we say fun, we mean lots of fun. Like, 10lbs of fun in a 5lb bag. But more fun than that. You come in, we sit you at one of our specialty board game tables. Then, we get you started with some drinks. Craft beer, lattes, wine, soft drinks – yeah, we got that. We set you up with a great game for you to have fun with, based on what games you told us you like or whatever game you already know you want to try - we have over 800 to choose from. Hungry? Not for long - we got you covered. Flatbreads, sandwhiches, soups, salad, and desserts, you’re golden. At the end of your stay a $5.50 'Stay and Play' per person will be added to your bill for use of our board game library and game gurus.
Sightseeing
The Parliament Buildings sit atop the Hill, the gorgeous Gothic-style structures overlooking the Ottawa River, as the politicians within debate the present and future issues of the country. Free guided tours are available daily, including a chance to head up to the Peace Tower for an incredible view of the city.
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Þinghóll
Wellington Street The Parliament Buildings sit atop the Hill, the gorgeous Gothic-style structures overlooking the Ottawa River, as the politicians within debate the present and future issues of the country. Free guided tours are available daily, including a chance to head up to the Peace Tower for an incredible view of the city.
You have a great elevated view of the Ottawa river, the Parliament buildings, and the city.
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Nepean Point
You have a great elevated view of the Ottawa river, the Parliament buildings, and the city.
This is a really nice boat cruise that will take you up the Ottawa River. It's about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs long and costs $25/person. There is also a bar on the boat. I like the sunset cruise the best:
http://www.capitalcruises.ca/
Capital Cruises
160 Rue LaurierThis is a really nice boat cruise that will take you up the Ottawa River. It's about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs long and costs $25/person. There is also a bar on the boat. I like the sunset cruise the best:
http://www.capitalcruises.ca/
Champlain Lookout at the top of the Champlain Parkway offers the best known and most popular view in Gatineau Park. It’s a bird’s-eye view from the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa Valley.
This lookout is atop the Eardley Escarpment, 335 metres above sea level. The view is unique because it shows two of Canada's major geological formations side by side: the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands. A series of interpretive panels describes the geological events that have shaped this landscape.
If you’d like to stretch your legs while you stop at Champlain Lookout, there is a 1.2-kilometre walking trail that runs along the edge of the Eardley Escarpment. The trail is sloped with a change in elevation of 15 metres. You can learn about the Escarpment’s trees by reading interpretation panels along the trail.
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Champlain Lítill
Promenade ChamplainChamplain Lookout at the top of the Champlain Parkway offers the best known and most popular view in Gatineau Park. It’s a bird’s-eye view from the Gatineau Hills over the Ottawa Valley.
This lookout is atop the Eardley Escarpment, 335 metres above sea level. The view is unique because it shows two of Canada's major geological formations side by side: the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands. A series of interpretive panels describes the geological events that have shaped this landscape.
If you’d like to stretch your legs while you stop at Champlain Lookout, there is a 1.2-kilometre walking trail that runs along the edge of the Eardley Escarpment. The trail is sloped with a change in elevation of 15 metres. You can learn about the Escarpment’s trees by reading interpretation panels along the trail.
The Huron Lookout is the first lookout you’ll see when driving up the Champlain Parkway. From this place on the Eardley Escarpment, you can see the Aylmer section of Gatineau and Ottawa’s west end.
Huron Lookout
Promenade Champlain The Huron Lookout is the first lookout you’ll see when driving up the Champlain Parkway. From this place on the Eardley Escarpment, you can see the Aylmer section of Gatineau and Ottawa’s west end.
The Pink Lake Lookout is on the Gatineau Parkway near the Park’s southern entrance. View one of the most mysterious lakes in the Park and learn about its interesting ecology. If you’d like to explore further, there is a trail around the lake.
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Pink Lake Lookout
Promenade de la GatineauThe Pink Lake Lookout is on the Gatineau Parkway near the Park’s southern entrance. View one of the most mysterious lakes in the Park and learn about its interesting ecology. If you’d like to explore further, there is a trail around the lake.
The park stands above the Rideau Canal at the point where it enters the Ottawa River. You'll have a really nice view of the river and Parliament Hill.
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Major's Hill Park
Mackenzie AvenueThe park stands above the Rideau Canal at the point where it enters the Ottawa River. You'll have a really nice view of the river and Parliament Hill.
Notre-Dame Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Ottawa and the mother-church of the archdiocese of Ottawa. This historic building, begun in 1841, is the largest and oldest standing church in the nation's capital.
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Notre Dame-basilíkan
385 Sussex DrNotre-Dame Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Ottawa and the mother-church of the archdiocese of Ottawa. This historic building, begun in 1841, is the largest and oldest standing church in the nation's capital.
The Rideau Canal, also known unofficially as the Rideau Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. It is 202 kilometres in length.
In the summer summer months, you can watch the boats go up and down the locks to enter and exit the canal.
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Rideau Canal, Lásir 1 - 8 - Ottawa
The Rideau Canal, also known unofficially as the Rideau Waterway, connects the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on the Ottawa River to the city of Kingston, Ontario, on Lake Ontario. It is 202 kilometres in length.
In the summer summer months, you can watch the boats go up and down the locks to enter and exit the canal.
Getting Around
Albert / Bay station
This station will take you west towards Westboro and Nepean.
You can take any bus from this station to get to the Byward Market downtown. Depending on which bus you take, you can get off at Mackenzie King 1A or Rideau 3A
Slater / Bay station
You can take any bus from this station to get to the Byward Market downtown. Depending on which bus you take, you can get off at Mackenzie King 1A or Rideau 3A
You can take any of the 80's or 90's from this station and get off at Albert / Bay to get back to the apartment.
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Laurier 1A station
2 Mackenzie King BridgeYou can take any of the 80's or 90's from this station and get off at Albert / Bay to get back to the apartment.
Essentials
This is my main grocery store. It's about a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
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Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StThis is my main grocery store. It's about a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Farm Boy
193 Metcalfe StShoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank StShoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank StShopping
The Beer store, for all the beer you could want! This location is open until 9pm Monday - Saturday and 5pm on Sunday's.
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Beer Store
515 Somerset St WThe Beer store, for all the beer you could want! This location is open until 9pm Monday - Saturday and 5pm on Sunday's.
This is the closest LCBO to the apartment for getting Liquor, Wine and a small selection of Beer.
Hours:
Monday
10AM–6PM
Tuesday
10AM–6PM
Wednesday
10AM–6PM
Thursday
10AM–8PM
Friday
10AM–8PM
Saturday
10AM–6PM
Sunday
12–4PM
LCBO Ottawa
465 Sparks St.This is the closest LCBO to the apartment for getting Liquor, Wine and a small selection of Beer.
Hours:
Monday
10AM–6PM
Tuesday
10AM–6PM
Wednesday
10AM–6PM
Thursday
10AM–8PM
Friday
10AM–8PM
Saturday
10AM–6PM
Sunday
12–4PM
Food Scene
Amazing sea food! My favourite thing to get here is their oysters!
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The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StAmazing sea food! My favourite thing to get here is their oysters!
My favourite place for pho! It's a nice place, the food is good, and they have cheap prices!
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Saigon Boy Noodle House
648 Somerset Street WestMy favourite place for pho! It's a nice place, the food is good, and they have cheap prices!
This is my favourite pizza place. They have a nice herb crust that you can request, and their pizza's are a really good quality. They also have panzarotti's that are really good!
Pavarazzi's Gourmet Pizza
491 Somerset St WThis is my favourite pizza place. They have a nice herb crust that you can request, and their pizza's are a really good quality. They also have panzarotti's that are really good!
Most people in the city will tell you that this is the best shawarma place in the city! I would have to agree.
If you go, there may be a large lineup, it's a busy spot. The staff are really quick though, and do a good job of moving the line through pretty quickly. If you like shawarma, I'd suggest you try them out!
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Shawarma Palace
464 Rideau StMost people in the city will tell you that this is the best shawarma place in the city! I would have to agree.
If you go, there may be a large lineup, it's a busy spot. The staff are really quick though, and do a good job of moving the line through pretty quickly. If you like shawarma, I'd suggest you try them out!
Parks & Nature
The Étienne Brûlé Lookout, also on the Champlain Parkway, offers a stunning view of the Ottawa River. The area is a popular picnic location and connects to hiking and mountain biking trails.
Étienne-Brûlé Lookout
Promenade ChamplainThe Étienne Brûlé Lookout, also on the Champlain Parkway, offers a stunning view of the Ottawa River. The area is a popular picnic location and connects to hiking and mountain biking trails.