The ByWard Market neighbourhood boasts many boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and bars making it a must-visit destination.
Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, has a lively urban atmosphere within a relaxed natural setting. Just beyond the walkable city centre, you’ll find a variety of neighbourhoods that exude local charm.
Eat your way through the city at Ottawa’s many great restaurants, find one-of-a-kind treasures at the independently owned boutiques, sip on your new favourite coffee or cool off with a locally made frozen treat.
Explore Ottawa’s many vibrant neighbourhoods below!
Downtown
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Elgin Street and the Golden Triangle
What to see and do on Ottawa’s Elgin Street. -
Centretown
What to see and do in Ottawa’s trendy and upbeat Centretown neighbourhood. -
Sparks Street and Parliament Hill
What to see and do on Canada’s Parliament Hill and Ottawa’s pedestrian-only Sparks Street.
Urban areas
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Glebe and Old Ottawa South
Visit the Glebe neighbourhood in Ottawa for great restaurants, shopping boutiques and green spaces. -
Chinatown
Ottawa’s Chinatown is a multicultural community bursting with flavour, art, street festivals and more. Explore the many restaurants and shops in this neighbourhood. -
Little Italy
What to see and do in Ottawa’s Little Italy neighbourhood and Preston Street. -
Wellington West
Come to Ottawa’s Wellington West neighbourhood for top-tier dining, nightlife, farmers’ market, and shopping experiences. -
Westboro Village
Explore Ottawa’s Westboro Village for restaurants, boutiques and more. -
Beechwood, Rockcliffe and Vanier
What to see and do in Ottawa’s Beechwood, Rockcliffe and Vanier neighbourhoods. -
Orléans (Ottawa East)
What to do and where to eat in Ottawa’s east end neighbourhood Orléans. -
Kanata, Stittsville and Bells Corners (Ottawa West)
What to see and do and where to eat in Ottawa’s west end neighbourhoods Kanata, Stittsville and Bells Corners. -
Barrhaven (Ottawa South)
What to do and where to eat in Ottawa’s Barrhaven neighbourhood, south of downtown Ottawa. -
Gatineau and Outaouais region
What to see and do in the Gatineau and Outaouais region.
Countryside
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Manotick Village
Experience the quaint charm of Manotick – a country-side getaway within the city of Ottawa.
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Carp Village
Explore Carp Village’s vibrant restaurants, cafes, pubs, local boutiques and events.
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Osgoode, Greely and Metcalfe
What to see and do and where to eat in Ottawa’s rural Osgoode, Greely and Metcalfe neighbourhoods. -
Cumberland
What to see and do and where to eat in Ottawa’s Cumberland neighbourhood. -
Prescott and Russell
What to see and do and where to eat in Prescott and Russell.
Explore Ottawa’s neighbourhoods
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Great patios by Ottawa neighbourhood
Check out some of the best restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs with outdoor spaces. -
Shop like a local in Ottawa
Locally-owned shops throughout Ottawa’s vibrant neighbourhoods are the perfect places to get much-needed retail therapy. They carry quality… -
Water, Earth, Air: Incredible outdoor summer activities in Ottawa
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all the beauty the Ottawa region has to offer.
