Petula's Guidebook for Ottawa
Local Bites: Restaurants, bakery & cafe's nearby
Great local coffee & convenient, located at the end of Maclaren (5 minute walk)
210 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Great local coffee & convenient, located at the end of Maclaren (5 minute walk)
Town
296 Elgin StThe Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StAmazing Seafood
Gourmet pub food, fabulous brunch (get there early fills up quick!)
95 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Manx Pub
370 Elgin St Gourmet pub food, fabulous brunch (get there early fills up quick!)
Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin StBeckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin StFine Dinning
The Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin StGreat Brunch, typical pub fare for dinner
Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StAmazing vegetarian/vegan options!
Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.Uncle Tetsu Japanese Cheesecake
280 D Elgin StDelicious Cheesecake!
Another great Vegetarian option or for those with dietary restrictions. (Gluten Free Options)
62 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StAnother great Vegetarian option or for those with dietary restrictions. (Gluten Free Options)
Opulent, chandelier-bedecked spot for martinis & light bites in the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. I recommend High Tea on the weekends, it's really fancy, a little expensive but fun! Their earl grey is to die for! $62 per person at 1 pm seating on weekends. For children under 12 years of age $28 per child $31 per child at the 1 pm seating on weekends
SANDWICHES
Zoe's
1 Rideau StOpulent, chandelier-bedecked spot for martinis & light bites in the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. I recommend High Tea on the weekends, it's really fancy, a little expensive but fun! Their earl grey is to die for! $62 per person at 1 pm seating on weekends. For children under 12 years of age $28 per child $31 per child at the 1 pm seating on weekends
SANDWICHES
Drinks & Nightlife
Rabbit Hole
208 Sparks St.Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoShopping
Rideau Centre
Dollarama
1050 Somerset St WGreat for odds & ends!
Zesty Market
111 Rideau StClosest convenience store to property (5 minute walk)
Essentials
Loblaws
64 Isabella StWine Rack
296 Bank StWine Store Open until 11pm
LCBO
160 Elgin StLiquor/Beer Store
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
5 Pretoria AveWhite Cross Dispensary (Pharmacy)
264 Elgin StPharmacy
Winter Activities/Festivals/Skating
Great rink (smooth ice) Weather permitting, the Sens Rink of Dreams will be open daily from 6 am to 11 pm until the end of the skating season, in March 2020. A heated skate-change hut is also available on site daily from 8 am to 11 pm, plus a skate-sharpening service – open Fridays from 4 to 9 pm, Saturdays from noon to 9 pm, and Sundays from noon to 6 pm.
Sens Rink of Dreams
110 Laurier Ave WGreat rink (smooth ice) Weather permitting, the Sens Rink of Dreams will be open daily from 6 am to 11 pm until the end of the skating season, in March 2020. A heated skate-change hut is also available on site daily from 8 am to 11 pm, plus a skate-sharpening service – open Fridays from 4 to 9 pm, Saturdays from noon to 9 pm, and Sundays from noon to 6 pm.
Jan 31st-February 17 2020 - Canadian Winter Festival!
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Winterlude - Confederation Park
Jan 31st-February 17 2020 - Canadian Winter Festival!
Super slides, snow sculptures, shows and a host of activities await you. The magic of winter will be gracing the Snowflake Kingdom of Winterlude. Magician and spokesperson Daniel Coutu invites you to make a family outing out of rediscovering winter at Gatineau’s Jacques Cartier Park. The Snowflake Kingdom will feature our famous giant slides, magnificent snow sculptures, shows and many other activities…and of course, the Ice Hogs! Our popular mascots love to play, cuddle and pose for photos. Please note that the Snowflake Kingdom is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the exception of Monday, February 17, Family day in Ontario.
Le Domaine des flocons - Snowflake Kingdom
350 Rue LaurierSuper slides, snow sculptures, shows and a host of activities await you. The magic of winter will be gracing the Snowflake Kingdom of Winterlude. Magician and spokesperson Daniel Coutu invites you to make a family outing out of rediscovering winter at Gatineau’s Jacques Cartier Park. The Snowflake Kingdom will feature our famous giant slides, magnificent snow sculptures, shows and many other activities…and of course, the Ice Hogs! Our popular mascots love to play, cuddle and pose for photos. Please note that the Snowflake Kingdom is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays with the exception of Monday, February 17, Family day in Ontario.
Attention, fans of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking! Did you know that the Relais plein air is open daily until mid-April? Conveniently located at the P2 parking lot in Gatineau Park, it’s the perfect place to start your excursion, grab a bite to eat or take a break. You can also rent snowshoes and pick up a trail map.
Relais plein air du Parc de la Gatineau
397 Bd de la Cité-des-JeunesAttention, fans of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking! Did you know that the Relais plein air is open daily until mid-April? Conveniently located at the P2 parking lot in Gatineau Park, it’s the perfect place to start your excursion, grab a bite to eat or take a break. You can also rent snowshoes and pick up a trail map.
Sightseeing
Museo ng Digmaan ng Canada
1 Vimy PlParliament of Canada Free Tour Ticket
111 Wellington StPambansang Galeriya ng Canada
380 Sussex DrRideau Canal
Theatre/Concerts/Symphony
National Arts Centre
1 Elgin St