Discover Ottawa
Lou Fast Food
Downtown Ottawa's legendary poutine food truck operating near Parliament Hill since 1987, serving classic poutine and hot dogs during weekday lunch.
Moose McGuire''s – Orleans
The Orleans branch of the family-owned Moose McGuire's pub chain — scratch kitchen, Friday/Saturday live music, and Sunday brunch from 9am.
Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa's longest-running professional Canadian theatre company — 262-seat mainstage plus black box studio inside the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre on Wellington West.
Book Bazaar
Ottawa's largest used bookstore, family-owned since 1974. Two floors with over 55,000 used, rare, and out-of-print titles on Bank Street in Centretown.
Club SAW (Arts Court)
A ~300-capacity performance venue inside Arts Court programming indie concerts, DJ sets, experimental theatre, film, and comedy — run by the SAW artist-run centre.
SAW Gallery
Artist-run centre since 1973 at Arts Court with 15,000 sq ft of politically engaged contemporary art, live performances, and pay-what-you-can admission.
Blackburn Arms
A classic east-end neighbourhood pub on Innes Road in Gloucester with live jazz, blues, and rock, wing nights, and a cozy local atmosphere.
Buvette Daphnée
A Quebec-style wine bar that made Canada's 100 Best Restaurants in its first year. Buvette Daphnée brings Montreal charm to the ByWard Market with an ever-evolving menu of seasonal small plates, natural wines, and creative cocktails on William Street.
Quelque Chose Patisserie
Ottawa's most famous specialty macaron shop, a 100% gluten-free French patisserie in Westboro offering 22+ macaron flavours and afternoon tea.
Edinburger
New Edinburgh grass-fed smashburger spot with gourmet burgers, hand-spun Kawartha Dairy milkshakes, vegan options, and Ontario-local ingredients.
Kailash Mital Theatre
Carleton University's fully equipped 444-seat theatre — professionally staffed and booking dramatic productions, dance, musicals, acoustic and amplified concerts.
Laugh Lounge Comedy Club
New premium comedy club in ByWard Market (opened 2023-2024) with Thursday-Sunday pro stand-up shows and full food and drink service during performances.