Guidebook for Ottawa
Everything Else
The Airport is 5 mins. from the property. Take Riverside Dr. heading south and you are there.
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Ottawa International Airport
1000 Airport Parkway PrivateThe Airport is 5 mins. from the property. Take Riverside Dr. heading south and you are there.
Such colorful display of balloons for everyone to enjoy or take a ride!
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Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
93 Rue de la BaieSuch colorful display of balloons for everyone to enjoy or take a ride!
Parks & Nature
This is an expansive Park with a scenic drive to view the city. Only 20 min drive from the property.
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Gatineau Park
33 Chem. ScottThis is an expansive Park with a scenic drive to view the city. Only 20 min drive from the property.
This is a pleasant park with walking and biking trails across the road from Mooney's Bay. Impressive falls and sometimes individuals fish off the rocks.
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Hog's Back Falls Lookout
This is a pleasant park with walking and biking trails across the road from Mooney's Bay. Impressive falls and sometimes individuals fish off the rocks.
This is where the major events such as Volleyball and kayak races take place and other festivals. Stroll along the pathways or just sit on a bench and watch the ducks. Just beyond is Dows Lake Pavillion where there is a restaurant and you can rent peddle boats or kayaks for the hour or day to pass the time and get some exercise.
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Mooney's Bay Park and Beach
2960 Riverside Dr.This is where the major events such as Volleyball and kayak races take place and other festivals. Stroll along the pathways or just sit on a bench and watch the ducks. Just beyond is Dows Lake Pavillion where there is a restaurant and you can rent peddle boats or kayaks for the hour or day to pass the time and get some exercise.
Entertainment & Activities
The performances are excellent and topics timely and the cost is very affordable.
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Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward AveThe performances are excellent and topics timely and the cost is very affordable.
There are numerous weekends in the Summer where persons can watch the RCMP and their horses perform. This is free to the public.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride
There are numerous weekends in the Summer where persons can watch the RCMP and their horses perform. This is free to the public.
This venue features live musical performances ie James Taylor was recently there.
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Canadian Tire Centre
1000 Palladium DrThis venue features live musical performances ie James Taylor was recently there.
This casino brings acts or shows that bring a good crowd as well of course as gambling.
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Casino du Lac Leamy
1 Bd du CasinoThis casino brings acts or shows that bring a good crowd as well of course as gambling.
This is a well established restaurant that specializes in smoked meat.
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Dunn's Famous
902 Shefford RdThis is a well established restaurant that specializes in smoked meat.
Arts & Culture
Outstanding exhibits and features the Group of 7 Artists.
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National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrOutstanding exhibits and features the Group of 7 Artists.
This is the most amazing museum and largest of its kind in Ottawa. It constantly has new exhibits and does have the largest collection of totem poles in Canada. Often on Sats. there are classes for children to partake. Don't miss this one!
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Canadian Museum of History
100 Rue LaurierThis is the most amazing museum and largest of its kind in Ottawa. It constantly has new exhibits and does have the largest collection of totem poles in Canada. Often on Sats. there are classes for children to partake. Don't miss this one!
This is where the politicians hold their sessions and in Summertime there is a changing of the Guard Ceremony to enjoy.
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Parliament Hill
Wellington StreetThis is where the politicians hold their sessions and in Summertime there is a changing of the Guard Ceremony to enjoy.
This museum has cows to visit and see how they are taken care of. This museum is 10 mins. from the property off Prince of Wales Drive.
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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
901 Prince of Wales DrThis museum has cows to visit and see how they are taken care of. This museum is 10 mins. from the property off Prince of Wales Drive.
This is where our Canadian Money is produced. Why not go for a tour as you will find out more about this amazing museum.
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Royal Canadian Mint
320 Sussex DrThis is where our Canadian Money is produced. Why not go for a tour as you will find out more about this amazing museum.
Shopping
The local farmers set up their stands every Saturday in this well known market with fresh vegetables of the season. Maple syrup and other boutique shops surround the market. Great eating spots and pubs are in the neighbourhood.
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ByWard Market
The local farmers set up their stands every Saturday in this well known market with fresh vegetables of the season. Maple syrup and other boutique shops surround the market. Great eating spots and pubs are in the neighbourhood.
Rainy Day suggestion -This store has ingenious furniture and accessories - everything for your home. There are small apts. setup to feature their products and give people ideas for decorating. There is an ASIS Dept. where the floor models which are in excellent condition are marked down up to 50%. It is almost impossible to not shop and buy more than you went for!
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IKEA Ottawa
2685 Iris StRainy Day suggestion -This store has ingenious furniture and accessories - everything for your home. There are small apts. setup to feature their products and give people ideas for decorating. There is an ASIS Dept. where the floor models which are in excellent condition are marked down up to 50%. It is almost impossible to not shop and buy more than you went for!
Here you can get the feel of the Ottawa and its diversity - farmers are selling all their seasonal garden produce.
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ByWard Market
Here you can get the feel of the Ottawa and its diversity - farmers are selling all their seasonal garden produce.
Oldest mall in downtown Ottawa with numerous stores, boutiques and food market. You are sure to find many unique gifts here.
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Rideau Centre
Oldest mall in downtown Ottawa with numerous stores, boutiques and food market. You are sure to find many unique gifts here.
Food Scene
Excellent Chinese Cuisine. Be sure to try their soups & potstickers.
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Jadeland
625 Somerset St WExcellent Chinese Cuisine. Be sure to try their soups & potstickers.
Cash or Debit Ony. Voted Ottawa's #1 Pizza Restaurant consistently.
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Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
181 McArthur Ave.Cash or Debit Ony. Voted Ottawa's #1 Pizza Restaurant consistently.
You can grab a 3 course meal & soup - 2 can eat for $8.99 and sit down and enjoy in the eat-in cafeteria. Browse for Chinese products as well as an amazing gift shop.
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T&T Supermarket
224 Hunt Club RdYou can grab a 3 course meal & soup - 2 can eat for $8.99 and sit down and enjoy in the eat-in cafeteria. Browse for Chinese products as well as an amazing gift shop.
2211 Arch St is their new address close to old address. These sisters know who to make wonderful cupcakes and everything else including Chili and great coffee. A great experience.
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3 Sisters Bakeshop
2211 Arch St2211 Arch St is their new address close to old address. These sisters know who to make wonderful cupcakes and everything else including Chili and great coffee. A great experience.
This non-profit restaurant run mainly by Volunteers is located in the quaint town of Manotick which is approx. 12 mins. from the Airbnb. (Open daily 9am to 3pm)
This was the first stop Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made in 2017 to commence his Coffee Shop tour and it was a successful visit for all.
Miller's Oven
1137 Mill StThis non-profit restaurant run mainly by Volunteers is located in the quaint town of Manotick which is approx. 12 mins. from the Airbnb. (Open daily 9am to 3pm)
This was the first stop Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made in 2017 to commence his Coffee Shop tour and it was a successful visit for all.
Giovanni's Restaurant
362 Preston StExcellent fine dining for your special outing.
Crust & Crate Fast Fired Pizza Pub
325 Marché WayThey make excellent pizzas.
Bambu Restaurant
3993 Riverside Dr.Wonderful variety of food - tastefully presented.
Sightseeing
See Ottawa by Bicycle
This Hop On on Hop Off tour costs $37.00 for a one day pass and $48.00 for a three day pass.
Gray Line Ottawa
44 Sparks StreetThis Hop On on Hop Off tour costs $37.00 for a one day pass and $48.00 for a three day pass.