Discover Ottawa
Saigon Boy Noodle House
A Chinatown noodle house on Somerset Street known for giant portions and quick service. Great for a fast lunch or dinner. The pho bowls are big, the prices are small.
Sí Señor Mexican Street Food
Award-winning Mexican street food serving authentic Mexico City recipes, famous for QuesaBirrias that won Canada's Best Tacos.
Au Naturel Spa at Brookstreet
Hotel spa at the Brookstreet in Kanata with 13 treatment rooms, access to an indoor saltwater pool, hot tub, sauna, and full-day spa packages up to $380.
Liuyishou Hot Pot
Chongqing-style Sichuan hot pot on Merivale Road, part of an international chain. Split pots, custom sauce bar, and a la carte menu.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
All-you-can-eat Mongolian hot pot on Merivale Road with an 8-hour simmered lamb bone broth and signature 36-ingredient base.
Shawarma's King
A Bank Street staple known for generous portions, juicy meat, and garlic sauce. Open until 3-4am on weekends, making it a go-to late-night spot. Over 1,600 Google reviews with a 4.1 rating.
Golden Fries
Six-time award winner for Ottawa's Best Food Truck and Best Poutine, serving fresh-cut fries and gourmet poutine from Orleans since 2009.
Heart & Crown – Little Italy
Preston Street's Irish pub anchor — rich mahogany interior, circular copper bar, and the largest patio on Preston Street wrapping the building. Live music Thu–Sat.
Pho Thu Do
A Chinatown veteran of over 30 years on Somerset Street. Rich, flavourful broth and tender meats. Open late on weeknights.
Métropolitain Brasserie
A Parisian-inspired brasserie on Sussex Drive with Ottawa's largest oyster bar. Métropolitain Brasserie brings authentic French dining to the ByWard Market — classic cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and buck-a-shuck oysters every Thursday.
Arbraska Laflèche
An adventure park in Val-des-Monts featuring the largest tourist cave on the Canadian Shield, aerial treetop courses, ziplines over a turquoise lake, and North America's largest outdoor trampolines. About 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa.
Walter Baker Park
One of Kanata's largest parks featuring BBQ grills with picnic tables, two playgrounds, a splash pad, skatepark, toboggan hill, and a 2.6 km walking trail loop around a scenic pond. Free admission and parking.