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Unique fusion spot serving traditional poutine and Middle Eastern-inspired variations, open 24/7 across multiple Ottawa locations.
Ottawa's new central library, a joint facility with Library and Archives Canada. Expected to open in late 2026. The name means "to tell a story" in Anishinaabemowin.
Award-winning fine dining restaurant led by Chef Raghav Chaudhary. Celebrates Canadian cuisine with farm-to-table approach and Wine Spectator recognition.
A beloved used bookstore on Rideau Street packed floor-to-ceiling with secondhand books. Known for its remarkable owner who can locate any title from memory across the towering stacks.
Ottawa's premier EDM nightclub on Slater Street with laser shows, immersive lighting, and top local and international DJs.
A 2.6-hectare downtown park adjacent to the Rideau Canal, home to Winterlude's Crystal Garden with ice sculptures and winter activities. In summer, it hosts the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Features a historic fountain from London's Trafalgar Square and a 20-metre Kwakiutl totem pole.
Contemporary Mexican restaurant and raw bar on Elgin Street serving creative tacos, featuring famous crispy fish tacos and adventurous options.
Ottawa's iconic 24-hour diner serving classic all-day breakfast in the heart of downtown since 1993.
Ottawa's most famous RPG and D&D shop on Laurier Avenue with basement gaming tables, regular RPG events, and a community bulletin board.
First and only Korean restaurant in Canada specializing in Jokbal — braised pork hocks. A unique traditional dish you won't find elsewhere.
Hidden speakeasy below Rabbit Hole on Sparks Street with craft cocktails, absinthe rituals, and a candlelit no-windows atmosphere. Reservations required.
Modern restaurant at CF Rideau Centre with double happy hour — afternoon and late-night — featuring $5 highballs, sushi, and Adult Snack Packs.
Family-owned Thai restaurant certified by the Royal Thai Government. Thai Select designation ensures authentic cuisine since 2004.
Downtown game pub with 800+ board games and 300+ video games in a 150-year-old building, with discounted entry for kids under 12.
ByWard Market ice cream institution serving homemade ice cream with over 60 rotating flavors since 1984.
Downtown Ottawa's legendary poutine food truck operating near Parliament Hill since 1987, serving classic poutine and hot dogs during weekday lunch.
A downtown park overlooking the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill, and the Rideau Canal locks. One of Ottawa's best spots for spring tulips, summer festivals, and views of the city's landmarks. Free and open daily.
Canada's premier art museum, housed in a landmark Moshe Safdie glass-and-granite building on Sussex Drive. Home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian and Indigenous art, plus European masterworks and contemporary pieces — over 93,000 works in total. Free every Thursday evening 5–8 PM.
Ottawa's municipal art gallery, always free to visit. Features rotating exhibitions of Canadian, local, and international contemporary art. Open late Wednesday through Saturday until 9 PM. Located downtown near the Rideau Centre.
Ottawa's municipal government headquarters featuring impressive architecture, public art, and the scenic Jean Pigott Place public square.
Award-winning Mexican street food serving authentic Mexico City recipes, famous for QuesaBirrias that won Canada's Best Tacos.
Canada's largest poutinerie chain offering over 30 creative poutine varieties, open late for night owls in downtown Ottawa.
Progressive Canadian restaurant on Sussex Drive with a stunning courtyard patio, known for $2 happy hour oysters and craft cocktails.
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Downtown Indian restaurant specializing in traditional thali platters — circular trays with multiple dishes that let you taste a variety of flavours in one meal. Kerala-inspired menu with halal options.
Premier oyster bar and sustainable seafood restaurant on Elgin Street. Known for fresh daily oysters and Executive Chef Michael Radford's expertly prepared fish.
Iconic ByWard Market diner serving classic comfort food including poutine, all-day breakfast, and burgers since 1986.
Elegant cocktail lounge inside the Fairmont Chateau Laurier with classic martinis, afternoon tea, and Yousuf Karsh's famous Churchill portrait.
