Discover Ottawa
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa's main airport — officially Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. One terminal, two concourses, direct flights across Canada, the US, and seasonal international destinations.
Ottawa Palapa Tours
Hawaiian-style floating tiki bar on the Ottawa River. 90-minute cruises with Parliament Hill views, a licensed bar, and private charter options.
Parc national de Plaisance
The only SEPAQ national park in the Outaouais region, about an hour east of Ottawa on a series of islands in the Ottawa River. A birdwatcher's paradise with 250+ species — the highest count in Quebec's national park network. Floating boardwalk trails, 150 campsites, ready-to-camp units, and yurts. Open late April to mid-October.
Peace Garden
Long-running vegetarian restaurant in the ByWard Market serving Indian-inspired dishes, vegan options, and organic fair-trade coffee since 1992.
Pho Tuan
Family-run Vietnamese restaurant near Chinatown known for authentic Bun Cha Ha Noi, Bun Bo Hue, and other traditional dishes at affordable prices.
Pure Kitchen
100% plant-based restaurant in Westboro serving creative vegetarian and vegan dishes like Cauliflower Wings and Mushroom Walnut Burgers, plus cold-pressed juices and power bowls. Four locations across Ottawa since 2015.
Rabbit Hole
Underground cave-like dining room and tiki-themed rooftop patio on Sparks Street, serving wood-fire pizza, charcuterie, and oysters with themed nights throughout the week.
Réserve faunique Papineau-Labelle
A 1,600 km² wildlife reserve about an hour north of Ottawa with 763 lakes, lake-to-lake canoe circuits, lakeside camping, and fully equipped cottages. Quebec's most southerly wildlife reserve and the closest to Ottawa. No daily access fee. Open late May to mid-September for camping.
Rideau Canal
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest naturally frozen skating rink in winter. Perfect for walks, cycling, and boating in summer.
Rideau Falls
Twin 11-metre waterfalls where the Rideau River drops into the Ottawa River, divided by the 12-acre Green Island. The falls gave the Rideau River its name — Samuel de Champlain thought they resembled a curtain (rideau in French). Free to visit year-round with walking paths, monuments, and river views.
Rideau River Provincial Park
The closest Ontario provincial park to downtown Ottawa, just 40 minutes south on the historic Rideau River. 186 campsites across two campgrounds, sandy beaches, canoe and kayak rentals, and a pet-friendly loop. Open May to October.
Run2Patty
Jamaican takeout counter in Nepean serving halal-certified patties, jerk chicken, and Caribbean comfort food at affordable prices.