Discover Ottawa
Jacques-Cartier Park
A 22-hectare waterfront park in Gatineau across the river from Parliament Hill, home to Winterlude's Snowflake Kingdom — North America's largest snow playground. A major venue for Canada Day celebrations with views of the Ottawa skyline and fireworks.
La Catrina Churros
Ottawa's only churrería, serving traditional 3-ingredient vegan churros in the ByWard Market. Trained by traditional Mexican churros masters, La Catrina offers classic cinnamon-sugar churros, filled churros, and Mexican hot chocolate.
Lansdowne
A mixed-use urban park in The Glebe featuring the historic Aberdeen Pavilion, TD Place stadium and arena, the Ottawa Farmers' Market, shops, restaurants, and public green spaces along the Rideau Canal.
Laurier House High Tea on the Veranda
A seasonal high tea (May–September) on the veranda of Laurier House — former home of two Canadian Prime Ministers — with live jazz, fine china, and mansion tour included.
Learning Lab
A free, hands-on public learning space on the lower floor of the NCC River House, with museum-style exhibits about the Ottawa River and its watershed. Open seasonally from May through September.
Little Jo Berry's
100% vegan bakery and cafe in Hintonburg serving doughnuts, mac & cheese, poutine, meatless ribs, and pies with a community-centered, LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere.
Mamma Teresa Ristorante
A beloved Italian restaurant on Somerset Street, serving classic dishes since 1970. Founded by the Boselli family from Parma, Mamma Teresa is known for generous portions and traditional recipes.
MARKED — The Adventure Park
Outdoor adventure park in Carleton Place with laser tag, low-impact paintball, and an OCR obstacle course ranch. A top teen birthday pick, 30 minutes from Ottawa.
Montgomery Scotch Lounge
Intimate Hintonburg whisky lounge with 80+ single malts, live jazz, and happy hour Scotch starting at $8 for Glenmorangie.
Murphy's Point Provincial Park
A 1,239-hectare park on Big Rideau Lake, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal. Home to the Silver Queen Mine — the only publicly accessible mica mine tour in Ontario Parks. About 90 minutes from Ottawa with car camping, beaches, hiking trails, and pioneer heritage sites. Open mid-May to mid-October.
My Gym Ottawa
Children's fitness centre in Barrhaven for kids aged 6 weeks to 10 years. Private birthday parties with instructor-led games, music, and gymnastics activities.
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.