Discover Ottawa: Your Essential Guide

Discover Ottawa: Your Essential Guide

Ottawa: Capital charm, historic architecture, vibrant culture, scenic river, diverse cuisine, friendly locals, bustling markets, enchanting seasons, endless exploration. This weekend guide covers things to do, places to stay, restaurants with a mid range budget! Also, it comes with an interactive map. Enjoy ! Guide available in FR and RO by request only!
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Transportation

To get to Ottawa, you can choose from 4 different ways, depends on your budget and where you come from:

- by plane

- by train or bus 

-by car

Accomodation

Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa
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Free parking, spacious rooms, good breakfast.
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Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa
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Friendly staff, clean rooms, easy to check-in, good breakfast.
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Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre
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Good location, comfy rooms and clean, friendly staff, good food.
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Restaurants

If you don't want to eat at your hotel, I recommend these restaurants in Ottawa and Gatineau:

Mandarin Restaurant
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Very delicious food, all you can eat, great atmosphere and friendly staff.
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Aperitivo
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Loved the atmosphere, the delicious food, the service. I recommend it.
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Absinthe
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Great spot for dinner, good food and atmosphere, I enjoy the steak and dessert.
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Saveurs des Continents - Gatineau
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All you can eat restaurant, fresh food and very good, friendly staff.
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Hunter's Public House
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Recommend reservation, good food and service, great for families, too.
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Things to do

There are plenty attractions and tours in Ottawa, but my favorites are :

Parliament Hill
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Very beautiful inside and outside, interesting, and it's easier with a guide.
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Rideau Canal
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Way to experience : boat cruise, city tour by land and water, in winter time: skating!
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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
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So interesting for everyone, I love it
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Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
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Very beautiful and ornate gothic-style cathedral.
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Canada Aviation and Space Museum
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You'll find airplanes from 1909 till present day. A beautiful day with your family.
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Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa
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Watching boats, eating an ice cream, lovely!
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Rideau Falls
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Beautiful, we visit every time when we come to Ottawa.
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Haunted Walk of Ottawa
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It's a nighttime haunted history tour of Ottawa who will take you to the city’s spookiest sites such as Rideau Canal, the Commissariat Building etc. with a guide.
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And if you come in MAY, don't forget about:

Canadian Tulip Festival
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A must do experience! Amazing!
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Also, Confederation park  and Major's Hill Park is so beautiful to visit, many farms and ....if you like wine you can visit vineyard:

Major's Hill Park
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Confederation Park
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Saunders Farm
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Domaine Perrault
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Wine tasting, beautiful area.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, my name is Corina , I’m a passionate traveler since I was 16, who loves exploring new destinations every year with my loved ones. About me? Well, currently I live in Montreal, Québec since 2016, but born and raised in Romania, happily married (16 years, but how is counting?) and by day I'm a laboratory technician in biotechnology. I also love to cook , read and go camping! With a knack for customizing vacations for Canada and Romania, I share invaluable tips to ensure worry-free trips for everyone: family, couples, young travelers, 50+ and persons with reduce mobility (I try to make trips more accessible to those with reduce mobility!) I pay attention to detail when researching local restaurants, accommodations, and activities and I encourage you to try new things to step out of your comfort zone, like I did with my mother. I love working with mid-range budget travelers, like me, because I know how hard it is to earn money and how easily and quickly it is to spent in a vacation. Whether it’s discovering Romania's enchanting landscapes, Quebec's charm or Ontario's natural wonders, my unique expertise ensures each trip is a revelation. Most people don't have time to plan their dream vacation, so I`ll take care of everything, so everyone relishes each moment of the trip. So, let me craft your unforgettable travel escapades! Life is short, so enjoy every moment! Corina, your dedicated travel planner
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