Discover Ottawa
Clocktower Brew Pub Westboro
Ottawa's longest-running craft brewery since 1996, with a large dog-friendly patio in Westboro that provides water bowls for four-legged guests.
Mad Radish
A healthy fast-casual restaurant founded in Ottawa in 2017, serving fresh salads, warm bowls, burritos, and soups with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Locally sourced ingredients in plant-based packaging.
Harmons Steakhouse
Ottawa's most luxurious contemporary steakhouse. Located in a restored 130-year-old building, featuring USA Wagyu Gold Grade and on-site butchery.
Rideau Hall
The official residence of the Governor General of Canada, set on 32 hectares of gardens, forests, and grounds in Rockcliffe. Free guided tours of the state rooms are available, and the grounds are open daily from 8 AM to sunset. Features a greenhouse, picnic area, playground, and winter skating rink.
The Rainbow Bistro
Ottawa's legendary blues bar (locally known as the "Rainbow Bar") since 1984, with live music Thursday through Saturday and a Sunday Afternoon Blues Jam in ByWard Market.
Zoe's Lounge
Elegant cocktail lounge inside the Fairmont Chateau Laurier with classic martinis, afternoon tea, and Yousuf Karsh's famous Churchill portrait.
C'est Bon Ottawa
Cooking classes and food tours in the ByWard Market since 2009. Private group events for up to 30 people with customizable menus.
The Albion Rooms
Contemporary wine bar and gastropub attached to Doubletree Hilton, featuring extensive wine list, craft beers, cocktails, and elevated pub fare.
Dominion Tavern
Ottawa's punk and metal live music hub in ByWard Market for 25+ years — cash only, pool table, dive bar atmosphere.
Central Experimental Farm
A 427-hectare National Historic Site in the heart of Ottawa, home to ornamental gardens, a free tropical greenhouse, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Active agricultural research farm since 1886 with year-round free access to grounds.
Claudette Cain Park
A riverside park in Gloucester with a covered BBQ gazebo, splash pad, basketball court, playground, soccer fields, and a viewing deck overlooking the Rideau River. Free admission and two parking lots.
Holtz Spa
Ottawa's largest full-service day spa in a 1870s Victorian mansion in ByWard Market — 10,000 sq ft with massages, facials, salon, and restaurant.