#Historic
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ByTowne Cinema
A beloved single-screen repertory cinema on Rideau Street, showing independent, foreign, and art-house films since 1947. One of Ottawa's most cherished cultural institutions with 650 seats.
Cafe Orient
Longtime Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng in Ottawa's Chinatown, serving dim sum, congee, rice and noodle dishes, and Hong Kong-style milk tea since 1993.
The Carleton Tavern
Hintonburg neighbourhood pub since 1935 with live folk, country, blues, and rock on Friday and Saturday nights.
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.
Golden Palace
Ottawa's oldest Chinese restaurant, family-owned for three generations. Famous for their legendary egg rolls since the 1960s.
Mayfair Theatre
Ottawa's oldest continuously operating movie theatre, open since 1932. This single-screen heritage cinema on Bank Street features stunning Spanish Revival architecture and shows second-run and repertory films at affordable prices.
Oh So Good Desserts & Coffeehouse
ByWard Market dessert institution serving 35+ handmade cakes and cheesecakes since 1994, and one of the few late-night dessert destinations in Ottawa.
Patrick McGahern Books
One of Ottawa's oldest antiquarian bookstores, operating since 1969 in the ByWard Market. Specializes in rare and collectible books, maps, and prints on Canadian history, Arctic exploration, and Irish literature.
Restaurant e18hteen
CAA Four-Diamond fine dining in a 19th century stone building in the ByWard Market, known for over 20 years of top steak, seafood, and Canadian Freestyle Cuisine in a dark, elegant atmosphere.
Rideau Hall
The official residence of the Governor General of Canada, set on 32 hectares of gardens, forests, and grounds in Rockcliffe. Free guided tours of the state rooms are available, and the grounds are open daily from 8 AM to sunset. Features a greenhouse, picnic area, playground, and winter skating rink.