Discover Ottawa
La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins
Ottawa's francophone theatre centre — two studio theatres (173 + 80 seats), a bar/terrace, and interior courtyard. Home to Théâtre du Trillium, Vieille 17, Vox Théâtre, and Catapulte.
Red Bird Live Music
80-seat premium listening room on Bank Street for folk, bluegrass, and singer-songwriter performances with Tuesday open stage and music lessons.
Supreme Court of Canada
Canada's highest court, housed in an Art Deco building designed by Ernest Cormier with a distinctive Château-style copper roof. Free guided tours take visitors through the marble lobby and the black-walnut-panelled main courtroom. Public hearings are also open to attend.
All Books
A beloved used bookstore on Rideau Street packed floor-to-ceiling with secondhand books. Known for its remarkable owner who can locate any title from memory across the towering stacks.
Anina''s Café
A Vanier café and evening event space serving locally roasted coffee and house-made jam — and hosting drag, burlesque, open mic, comedy, and jazz brunch events.
Night Oat
The evening "night" concept from Oat Couture café on Gladstone — jazz jams with the Peter Hum Trio (3rd Wed/month, $12), plus monthly comedy, trivia, and open-stage nights.
Nan's Parlour
Grandma's dive bar concept in ByWard Market with $5 rail cocktails Thursday through Sunday — the cheapest craft cocktails downtown.
Cassette Listening Bar
An analog listening lounge in Ottawa's west end connected to the Ottawa Pinball Arcade — vinyl-curated music, cocktails, and retro gaming under one roof.
Sasha's Poutine Stand
An old-school poutine stand on York Street serving classic fries, poutine, and sausages until 3am. Cash only.
Options Jazz Lounge
Live jazz 7 nights a week inside the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata — Ottawa's most consistent jazz program in an elegant lounge setting.
Shanghai One Fine Dining
Upscale Chinese fine dining specializing in authentic dim sum and Cantonese cuisine. Features All Day Dim Sum Fest on Tuesdays.
Daniel O''Connell''s Irish Pub
A Wellington West Irish pub since 2002, famous for Thursday-night traditional Irish music sessions (15–20 musicians) and Wednesday open mic nights. Attached to West Park Bowling.