Discover Ottawa
Conroy Pit
One of Ottawa's largest off-leash dog parks with 5 km of wooded trails through dense forest. Unfenced but spacious — perfect for dogs with good recall who love exploring.
Remic Rapids Park
A scenic park along the Ottawa River known for its balanced rock sculptures by artist John Felice Ceprano, panoramic river views, and year-round outdoor activities including the Kichi Sibi Winter Trail.
Al's Steakhouse
Ottawa's original steakhouse since 1967. First and only restaurant in Ottawa to cook beef on live charcoal. Features 40-day aged beef and Australian A9 Wagyu.
Gezellig
A refined Westboro restaurant in a converted 1950s bank building. Seasonal, locally sourced brunch on weekends and dinner service through the week. Reservations strongly recommended.
Coconut Lagoon
Award-winning South Indian restaurant featuring Chef Joe Thottungal's authentic Kerala cuisine. Known for dosas, fish curry, and a popular lunch buffet. One of Ottawa's most celebrated Indian restaurants.
Colonnade Pizza
The original Ottawa-style pizzeria, established in 1967. Thin-crust pizza with diverse toppings and a loyal local following. Five locations across the city.
Kōena Spa
50,000 sq ft Nordic thermal spa just 5 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Aylmer with thermal baths, polar pool, 4 saunas, and massages starting at $115.
National Arts Centre
Canada's bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts, featuring four performance venues, the NAC Orchestra, and the 1 Elgin restaurant with Rideau Canal views. A National Historic Site with Brutalist architecture and a striking 2017 glass addition by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
Koichi Ramen
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Koichi Ramen offers fully customizable bowls where you choose your broth, protein, and spice level. Two locations.
The Greek Souvlaki Shack
A small, no-frills Greek restaurant on Bank Street in Centretown known for traditional, genuine souvlaki, gyros, and Greek salad at affordable prices.
Chateau Lafayette (The Laff)
Ottawa's oldest bar since 1849 with live music or DJ almost every night, Tuesday open mic, and no cover charge — a ByWard Market institution.
The Black Dog Pub
A Manotick village bistro (also known as Black Dog Bistro) ranked #1 of 27 Manotick restaurants — casual dining with a pub side and summer live music. Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm.