Discover Ottawa
EY Centre
A 38,500 sq ft exhibition centre in south Ottawa, near the airport. Hosts concerts, expos, warehouse sales, Hyrox, and trade shows. Now operating as Cohere Centre after rebranding from EY Centre. Free parking and easy access via Hunt Club Road.
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.
Heart & Crown – Byward Market
Ottawa's "Irish Village" on Clarence Street — 5 pubs under 1 roof with 6 patios including a rooftop, live music daily on 3 stages, and sports on every screen.
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.
Lieutenant''s Pump
A quintessential British pub on Elgin Street with a cozy setting, dance floor, and alternative/rock programming — one of Elgin's longest-running late-night spots.
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!