Discover Ottawa
Absolute Comedy
Ottawa's oldest dedicated stand-up comedy club in Little Italy, operating since 2004 with Pro-Am Wednesdays and headliner shows Thursday through Sunday.
The Whalesbone
Premier oyster bar and sustainable seafood restaurant on Elgin Street. Known for fresh daily oysters and Executive Chef Michael Radford's expertly prepared fish.
The Manx Pub
Beloved subterranean pub on Elgin Street since 1993, featuring two dozen Ontario craft beer taps and globally inspired pub-grub menu.
Bar Lupulus
Cozy Hintonburg wine and beer bar with over 500 natural wine cuvees, 22 rotating craft beer taps, and locally sourced seasonal comfort food.
Ahora Mexican Cuisine
ByWard Market Mexican restaurant since 2004, famous for generous portions, budget-friendly prices, and free salsa bar.
Camp Fortune
A year-round outdoor adventure resort in Chelsea, Quebec, just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Home to 23 ski runs, a 1.5 km Peak to Peak zipline, a mountain pipe coaster, aerial park, and 20+ km of mountain biking trails.
Bonnechere Caves
A guided underground cave system near Eganville, Ontario, about 1.5 hours west of Ottawa. Formed over 500 million years ago on the floor of a tropical sea, the caves feature ancient fossils, stalactites, and unique rock formations. Tours run approximately one hour, departing every 20-30 minutes. Open Victoria Day weekend through Thanksgiving weekend.
North & Navy
Venetian bacari-inspired Northern Italian restaurant in a converted downtown house, known for handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, and an intimate dining atmosphere.
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse
Downtown ByWard Market BBQ institution serving Memphis-style ribs and Southern smokehouse classics with live music and Sunday brunch buffet.
Room Escape Ottawa
Family-friendly escape room on Bank Street with 6 private rooms starting from age 7 — free adult admission for groups with kids under 10.
El Camino
Contemporary Mexican restaurant and raw bar on Elgin Street serving creative tacos, featuring famous crispy fish tacos and adventurous options.
Art-Is-In Bakery
Edgy gastro-bakery inspired by Parisian boulangeries and Brooklyn cafes. Featured on Food Network's You Gotta Eat Here!