Food Scene
Ottawa has become an amazing foodie destination. These recommendations cover the neighbourhoods that are walkable from McLeod House: Centretown, Downtown, ByWard Market, Chinatown, The Glebe and Old Ottawa East.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-8569
www.thewhalesbone.com
Awesome sustainable seafood and fresh oyster bar. Reservations recommended
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The Whalesbone Bank Street
430 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-8569
www.thewhalesbone.com
Awesome sustainable seafood and fresh oyster bar. Reservations recommended
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-569-5600
www.bridgehead.ca
Local cafe using only fair-traded coffee which is roasted in-house. Excellent ginger and peanut butter cookies, sandwiches and salads.
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Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-569-5600
www.bridgehead.ca
Local cafe using only fair-traded coffee which is roasted in-house. Excellent ginger and peanut butter cookies, sandwiches and salads.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-1282
www.shawarmaking.com
Great Lebanese fast food and baklava. Eat-in or take-out. Order one of their huge dinners to share and you won't be disappointed.
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Shawarma King
395 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-1282
www.shawarmaking.com
Great Lebanese fast food and baklava. Eat-in or take-out. Order one of their huge dinners to share and you won't be disappointed.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-680-4178
www.trueloaf.ca
Fresh baked bread and croissants in the traditional french style. Not to be missed.
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True Loaf Bread Company
573 Gladstone AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-680-4178
www.trueloaf.ca
Fresh baked bread and croissants in the traditional french style. Not to be missed.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-235-4740
Another excellent local cafe in the Glebe area. Offers salads, sandwiches and delightful Argentinian treats.
Morala Specialty Coffee
734 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-235-4740
Another excellent local cafe in the Glebe area. Offers salads, sandwiches and delightful Argentinian treats.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-237-3209
www.ilnegozionicastro.ca
A great place to find anything Italian. If you’re looking for local or Quebec cheeses then this is your stop.
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Il Negozio Nicastro
792 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-237-3209
www.ilnegozionicastro.ca
A great place to find anything Italian. If you’re looking for local or Quebec cheeses then this is your stop.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-2529
www.talaythai.ca
Very authentic delicious Thai dishes and speedy service.
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Talay Thai
511 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-2529
www.talaythai.ca
Very authentic delicious Thai dishes and speedy service.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-2010
Looking for a little Tex Mex then try here. One of the best outdoor patio in the summer.
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Feleenas
742 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-2010
Looking for a little Tex Mex then try here. One of the best outdoor patio in the summer.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-567-7100
Open 24/7 this is the place to get Montreal Style bagels. Sweet, chewy and oh so good.
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Kettleman's Bagel Co.
912 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-567-7100
Open 24/7 this is the place to get Montreal Style bagels. Sweet, chewy and oh so good.
Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa East
613-234-9597
www.thegreendoor.ca
If you don’t mind a stroll over the canal, this vegetarian eatery does not disappoint. Cafeteria style service with food sold by weight. Grab a copy of their excellent cookbook while there.
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The Green Door Restaurant
198 Main StNeighbourhood: Old Ottawa East
613-234-9597
www.thegreendoor.ca
If you don’t mind a stroll over the canal, this vegetarian eatery does not disappoint. Cafeteria style service with food sold by weight. Grab a copy of their excellent cookbook while there.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
wwwelginstreetdiner.com
Open 24/7. Best known for its heart attack poutine of fries, gravy, cheese curds and smoked meat or with bacon and fried onions.
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Elgin Street Diner
374 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
wwwelginstreetdiner.com
Open 24/7. Best known for its heart attack poutine of fries, gravy, cheese curds and smoked meat or with bacon and fried onions.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-3799
A little bit of Italy in Canada. All made from scratch, no powder mixes here.
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Pure Gelato
350 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-3799
A little bit of Italy in Canada. All made from scratch, no powder mixes here.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-8696
www.townlovesyou.ca
One of Ottawa’s best restaurants. Offers eclectic seasonal dishes made for sharing. Reservations recommended. If you can't get in, try their sister restaurant Citizen around the corner.
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Town
296 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-8696
www.townlovesyou.ca
One of Ottawa’s best restaurants. Offers eclectic seasonal dishes made for sharing. Reservations recommended. If you can't get in, try their sister restaurant Citizen around the corner.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-2173
The best scones ever! Vanilla rocks with clotted cream and jam. Great for lunch during the week or brunch on weekends.
The Scone Witch
150 Elgin StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-2173
The best scones ever! Vanilla rocks with clotted cream and jam. Great for lunch during the week or brunch on weekends.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
613-233-4001
www.shanghaiottawa.com
Decent Chinese food but on Saturday nights the chef transforms into “China Doll”, drag queen extraordinaire, and hosts karaoke or bingo. Check website for dates and times
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Shanghai Restaurant
651 Somerset St WNeighbourhood: Chinatown
613-233-4001
www.shanghaiottawa.com
Decent Chinese food but on Saturday nights the chef transforms into “China Doll”, drag queen extraordinaire, and hosts karaoke or bingo. Check website for dates and times
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
613-233-8818
www.orientalchushing.com
Want dim sum or late night “little dishes”? Then this is the place.
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Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant
691 Somerset St WNeighbourhood: Chinatown
613-233-8818
www.orientalchushing.com
Want dim sum or late night “little dishes”? Then this is the place.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
613-567-8228
www.newmeefung.com
Ottawa has a large Vietnamese community and therefore wonderful pho noodle soup. For something different order #125 pork dry (Tossed noodles with BBQ pork and soup on the side. Yum yum.)
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New Mee Fung Restaurant
350 Booth StNeighbourhood: Chinatown
613-567-8228
www.newmeefung.com
Ottawa has a large Vietnamese community and therefore wonderful pho noodle soup. For something different order #125 pork dry (Tossed noodles with BBQ pork and soup on the side. Yum yum.)
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-667-9207
www.playfood.ca
Small plates that will make your taste buds soar. Order a little or a lot you won’t be disappointed.
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Play Food & Wine
1 York StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-667-9207
www.playfood.ca
Small plates that will make your taste buds soar. Order a little or a lot you won’t be disappointed.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-9331
www.sidedoorrestaurant.com
Voted second best tacos in town. Awesome interior compliments Asian inspired food. Very popular and trendy.
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Sidedoor
18b York StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-9331
www.sidedoorrestaurant.com
Voted second best tacos in town. Awesome interior compliments Asian inspired food. Very popular and trendy.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-244-1188
www.restaurant18.com
Known for serving cutting-edge French cuisine this place has great atmosphere along with food.
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Restaurant e18hteen
18 York StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-244-1188
www.restaurant18.com
Known for serving cutting-edge French cuisine this place has great atmosphere along with food.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-7355
www.social.ca
Serves progressive Canadian cuisine with a diverse and innovative wine and cocktail menus. Live music and DJs morphs SOCIAL into one of Ottawa’s most exciting vibrant and creative restaurants.
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Social
537 Sussex DrNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-7355
www.social.ca
Serves progressive Canadian cuisine with a diverse and innovative wine and cocktail menus. Live music and DJs morphs SOCIAL into one of Ottawa’s most exciting vibrant and creative restaurants.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-1160
www.metropolitainbrasserie.com
A little bit of Paris in Ottawa. Classic French menu with focus on seafood. Largest fresh oyster bar in town.
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Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
700 Sussex DrNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-1160
www.metropolitainbrasserie.com
A little bit of Paris in Ottawa. Classic French menu with focus on seafood. Largest fresh oyster bar in town.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-6797
www.bennysbistro.ca
Tucked in the back of The French Baker it serves the best croissants in town. Also has an excellent brunch on weekends starting at 10:30 AM.
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Benny's Bistro
119 Murray StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-6797
www.bennysbistro.ca
Tucked in the back of The French Baker it serves the best croissants in town. Also has an excellent brunch on weekends starting at 10:30 AM.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-563-2862
www.faunaottawa.ca
Named one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. Serves seasonal small plates with local ingredients so try more than one dish. Reservations recommended.
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Fauna
425 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-563-2862
www.faunaottawa.ca
Named one of Canada's top 100 restaurants. Serves seasonal small plates with local ingredients so try more than one dish. Reservations recommended.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-7873
www.purekitchenottawa.com
Excellent vegetarian cuisine and juice bar. Mushroom walnut burger is not to be missed!
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Pure Kitchen Elgin
340 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-7873
www.purekitchenottawa.com
Excellent vegetarian cuisine and juice bar. Mushroom walnut burger is not to be missed!
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-7959
Awesome scratch diner with all day breakfast until 3PM. Opens at 7AM on weekdays and 8AM on weekends. Put your name on waitlist and they will text you when your table is ready.
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Wilf & Ada's
510 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-7959
Awesome scratch diner with all day breakfast until 3PM. Opens at 7AM on weekdays and 8AM on weekends. Put your name on waitlist and they will text you when your table is ready.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-729-9832
www.threetarts.ca
Need a cake or tart? Then this local bakery won't fail you. All made in-house and chelsea buns are not to be missed!
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Three Tarts
464 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-729-9832
www.threetarts.ca
Need a cake or tart? Then this local bakery won't fail you. All made in-house and chelsea buns are not to be missed!
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-565-1524
www.mooshuicecream.com
Awesome flavours of ice cream inspired from around the world, but mostly Asia. Not to be missed is Bubble Waffle Wednesdays! Also serves light lunches.
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Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen
477 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-565-1524
www.mooshuicecream.com
Awesome flavours of ice cream inspired from around the world, but mostly Asia. Not to be missed is Bubble Waffle Wednesdays! Also serves light lunches.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-1010
www.union613.ca
Probably THE coolest restaurant in Ottawa where local chefs hangout after their day is done. Known for its Southern Fried Chicken and great cocktails. Don't forget to check out the Speak Easy in the basement and Jabberwocky upstairs.
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Union Local 613
315 Somerset St WNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-1010
www.union613.ca
Probably THE coolest restaurant in Ottawa where local chefs hangout after their day is done. Known for its Southern Fried Chicken and great cocktails. Don't forget to check out the Speak Easy in the basement and Jabberwocky upstairs.
Neighbourhood: Downtown
613-233-6262
www.dineriviera.com
One of Canada's top restaurants! Best bartender in town if you're looking for classic cocktails. Posh and popular! Reservations recommended or sit at the bar.
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Riviera Ottawa
62 Sparks St.Neighbourhood: Downtown
613-233-6262
www.dineriviera.com
One of Canada's top restaurants! Best bartender in town if you're looking for classic cocktails. Posh and popular! Reservations recommended or sit at the bar.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-780-9292
Serves modern British/European food with great flavour combinations.
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The Rowan
915 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-780-9292
Serves modern British/European food with great flavour combinations.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-422-2800
www.eatelcamino.com
Best Tacos in town on fresh home-made tortillas. Superb corn-on-the-cob and cocktails too.
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El Camino
380 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-422-2800
www.eatelcamino.com
Best Tacos in town on fresh home-made tortillas. Superb corn-on-the-cob and cocktails too.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-7063
www.beckta.com
Refined Canadian dining at it's best! Known for it's wine selection and food never disappoints. Also has a fantastic bar!
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Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-7063
www.beckta.com
Refined Canadian dining at it's best! Known for it's wine selection and food never disappoints. Also has a fantastic bar!
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-6289
www.northandnavy.com
Serves excellent Northern Italian cuisine including Cichèti from Venice!
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North & Navy
226 Nepean StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-6289
www.northandnavy.com
Serves excellent Northern Italian cuisine including Cichèti from Venice!
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-7959
www.arlingtonfive.com
Excellent joe with great sandwiches and treats. Great place to wait for your table at Wilf & Ada's.
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Arlington Five
5 Arlington AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-7959
www.arlingtonfive.com
Excellent joe with great sandwiches and treats. Great place to wait for your table at Wilf & Ada's.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-695-1969
www.thanjairestaurant.com
Authentic Indian dosa served fresh and crispy with many different fillings. Recommend the deconstructed Samosa appetizer and the Mumbai street-style dosa if you like things spicy.
Thanjai Restaurant
108 Third AvenueNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-695-1969
www.thanjairestaurant.com
Authentic Indian dosa served fresh and crispy with many different fillings. Recommend the deconstructed Samosa appetizer and the Mumbai street-style dosa if you like things spicy.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-422-7700
www.fairouz.ca
Stunning middle eastern food. Go on a Sunday or Monday to try their chef's tasting menu. More food than you can imagine for a great price.
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Fairouz Cafe
15 Clarence St.Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-422-7700
www.fairouz.ca
Stunning middle eastern food. Go on a Sunday or Monday to try their chef's tasting menu. More food than you can imagine for a great price.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-699-5008
www.subitosandwich.com
This Italian cafe has the best Chicken Parmigiana sandwich in town. Get it with swiss cheese and pickled eggplant. Don't forget a cannoli for a sweet treat.
Subito Sandwich
389 Gladstone AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-699-5008
www.subitosandwich.com
This Italian cafe has the best Chicken Parmigiana sandwich in town. Get it with swiss cheese and pickled eggplant. Don't forget a cannoli for a sweet treat.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-454-5963
www.gongfu.ca
Taking bao to the next level! Started as a food cart and has blossomed into a full restaurant. Not to be missed.
Gongfu Bao
365 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-454-5963
www.gongfu.ca
Taking bao to the next level! Started as a food cart and has blossomed into a full restaurant. Not to be missed.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-422-2800
www.eatdatsun.com
Over-the-top Asian street food! Gotta have their Tonkatsu Ramen and Chili Chicken Wings. Great cocktails too!
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Datsun
380 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-422-2800
www.eatdatsun.com
Over-the-top Asian street food! Gotta have their Tonkatsu Ramen and Chili Chicken Wings. Great cocktails too!
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-1718
www.sansotei.com
The best ramen in town other than at Datsun.
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Sansotei Ramen
153 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-1718
www.sansotei.com
The best ramen in town other than at Datsun.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-4628
www.happygoatcoffee.com
Local roaster and great patio to people watch.
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Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Elgin)
326 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-4628
www.happygoatcoffee.com
Local roaster and great patio to people watch.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-234-8877
Awesome Vancouver-style sushi with a little torched flavour! Must try the Big Boss Roll and Godzilla Bites. Great lunch sets and ramen too! Reservations recommended.
J:unique kitchen
381 Cooper StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-234-8877
Awesome Vancouver-style sushi with a little torched flavour! Must try the Big Boss Roll and Godzilla Bites. Great lunch sets and ramen too! Reservations recommended.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-421-4054
www.wolfdown.com
Berlin Street food simply served. Three fillings (beef donair, chicken, tofu), two sauces (secret or spicy) and one type of bread (golden flatbread). Perfect for late night snacking.
Wolf Down
380 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-421-4054
www.wolfdown.com
Berlin Street food simply served. Three fillings (beef donair, chicken, tofu), two sauces (secret or spicy) and one type of bread (golden flatbread). Perfect for late night snacking.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-567-7550
www.tamiscafe.ca
International dishes with a Filipino twist. Try the Fresh Lumpia or the Sizzling Sisig. Whole Calamari is good too!
Tamis Cafe
374 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-567-7550
www.tamiscafe.ca
International dishes with a Filipino twist. Try the Fresh Lumpia or the Sizzling Sisig. Whole Calamari is good too!
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-231-8484
www.erlingsvariety.com
A hidden gem with delectable small plates to share. Great Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
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Erling's Variety
225 Strathcona AveNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-231-8484
www.erlingsvariety.com
A hidden gem with delectable small plates to share. Great Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-241-1230
www.beavertailsinc.com
An Ottawa institution and not to be missed! Fried dough covered in cinnamon, sugar and lemon! Yum!
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BeaverTails Byward Market
69 George StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-241-1230
www.beavertailsinc.com
An Ottawa institution and not to be missed! Fried dough covered in cinnamon, sugar and lemon! Yum!
Essentials
Where to get groceries near McLeod House
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-0417
www.redapron.ca
The best gourmet take-home in Ottawa. Get it fresh or frozen and don't forget their wonderful home-baked treats.
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The Red Apron
410 Gladstone AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-0417
www.redapron.ca
The best gourmet take-home in Ottawa. Get it fresh or frozen and don't forget their wonderful home-baked treats.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-4087
www.herbandspiceshop.ca
For those who want to eat organic and/or gluten-free, H&S is the best spot for bulk food, spices, organic fresh fruits and veggies, and more.
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Herb & Spice Food Shop
375 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-4087
www.herbandspiceshop.ca
For those who want to eat organic and/or gluten-free, H&S is the best spot for bulk food, spices, organic fresh fruits and veggies, and more.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-9041
More than just a pharmacy, they also sell groceries, cleaning supplies, make-up and electronics.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
174 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-9041
More than just a pharmacy, they also sell groceries, cleaning supplies, make-up and electronics.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-234-8692
Full service grocery store and pharmacy.
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Hartman's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-234-8692
Full service grocery store and pharmacy.
Everything Else
Local services, spas and gyms within walking distance of McLeod House.
Neighbourhood: Centertown
613-236-1356
Your one stop laundromat with dry cleaning, wash & fold service, coin-operated washers and dryers and alterations.
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Majestic Cleaners & Laundry
553 Gladstone AveNeighbourhood: Centertown
613-236-1356
Your one stop laundromat with dry cleaning, wash & fold service, coin-operated washers and dryers and alterations.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-222-0465 (Ottawa Location)
www.relaxmassagegroup.com
Have a few kinks to work out? Body Poets offers many styles of massage from their registered massage therapists. Great online booking service.
relax. Ottawa Massage Therapy
504 Kent StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-222-0465 (Ottawa Location)
www.relaxmassagegroup.com
Have a few kinks to work out? Body Poets offers many styles of massage from their registered massage therapists. Great online booking service.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-235-7222
www.saabsalonspa.com
Need a lot pampering? Full service Aveda hair salon with esthetics and massage.
Saab Salon Spa
376 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-235-7222
www.saabsalonspa.com
Need a lot pampering? Full service Aveda hair salon with esthetics and massage.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-688-1984
www.rionailsottawa.ca
Need just a little pampering? Rio Nails delivers with manicures and pedicures.
Rio Nails
342 Elgin StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-688-1984
www.rionailsottawa.ca
Need just a little pampering? Rio Nails delivers with manicures and pedicures.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-1320
www.ymcaywca.ca
Offers a great gym and swimming pool for those who'd like to keep in shape.
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Taggart Family YMCA-YWCA
180 Argyle AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-1320
www.ymcaywca.ca
Offers a great gym and swimming pool for those who'd like to keep in shape.
Pure Yoga Centretown
359 Bank StFor those who like to keep limber while they travel.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-1320
www.wheelhousecycle.ca
Spin studio to get your cycle fit on!
Wheelhouse Cycle CT
455 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-1320
www.wheelhousecycle.ca
Spin studio to get your cycle fit on!
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-617-2826
www.ottawafightfitness.com
Looking to do a few rounds then this is your place.
Ottawa Fight and Fitness
464 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-617-2826
www.ottawafightfitness.com
Looking to do a few rounds then this is your place.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-4589
www.trueformfitness.ca
Need some one on one personal training? Then go here.
Trueform Health and Fitness
384 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-237-4589
www.trueformfitness.ca
Need some one on one personal training? Then go here.
Neighbourhood: Downtown
613-237-4589
www.goodlifefitness.com
Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.
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GoodLife Fitness Ottawa Queen and Bank
199 Queen StNeighbourhood: Downtown
613-237-4589
www.goodlifefitness.com
Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-238-9668
www.goodlifefitness.com
Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.
GoodLife Fitness Ottawa Lansdowne Park
900 Exhibition WayNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-238-9668
www.goodlifefitness.com
Open 24/7 for all your workout needs.
Shopping
Looking for the perfect souvenir or gift? Then check out these local stores all within walking distance of McLeod House.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-6940
If your a dedicated vintage shopper then this is the place for you. Unbelievable stock and they do costume rentals as well.
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Ragtime Vintage Clothing
43 Flora StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-6940
If your a dedicated vintage shopper then this is the place for you. Unbelievable stock and they do costume rentals as well.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-594-5323
www.spacemanmusic.com
Never missed by any visiting band or musician this store literally rocks. Specializing in buying and selling new, used and vintage instruments.
Spaceman Music
388 Gladstone AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-594-5323
www.spacemanmusic.com
Never missed by any visiting band or musician this store literally rocks. Specializing in buying and selling new, used and vintage instruments.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-321-4678
www.vintageretrofurnitureottawa.com
Home of the grooviest collection of used vintage retro furniture and home accessories.
The White Monkey
395-a Gladstone AvenueNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-321-4678
www.vintageretrofurnitureottawa.com
Home of the grooviest collection of used vintage retro furniture and home accessories.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-695-4200
www.knifewear.com
Your destination for high performance Japanese Chef knives. You can even try before you buy.
Knifewear Ottawa
800 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-695-4200
www.knifewear.com
Your destination for high performance Japanese Chef knives. You can even try before you buy.
Neghbourhood: Glebe
613-695-8688
www.redisetgo.ca
Great little travel store selling not only travel gear but food containers and all sorts of water bottles.
Readi Set Go
136 Bank StreetNeghbourhood: Glebe
613-695-8688
www.redisetgo.ca
Great little travel store selling not only travel gear but food containers and all sorts of water bottles.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-3676
www.kaliyanna.com
Canadian contemporary and avant-garde designs for the modern woman. Also sells shoes and accessories.
Kaliyana
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-3676
www.kaliyanna.com
Canadian contemporary and avant-garde designs for the modern woman. Also sells shoes and accessories.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-5534
www.workshopboutique.ca
Has a wide selection of items including handbags, accessories, clothing, home accessories, giftware and so much more. Made by designers and artist local and beyond.
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Workshop Studio & Boutique
242 Dalhousie StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-5534
www.workshopboutique.ca
Has a wide selection of items including handbags, accessories, clothing, home accessories, giftware and so much more. Made by designers and artist local and beyond.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-422-7867
www.stompingground.ca
Men's store but women would love the clothes too. Excellent selection of affordable Japanese denim from Naked & Famous' no name brand and other cool lines.
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Stomping Ground
728 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-422-7867
www.stompingground.ca
Men's store but women would love the clothes too. Excellent selection of affordable Japanese denim from Naked & Famous' no name brand and other cool lines.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-680-1500
www.BGGO.ca
Really cool Canadian designs for women. Great selection of shoes and fabulous winter boots by Pajar.
BGGO Boutique
751 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-680-1500
www.BGGO.ca
Really cool Canadian designs for women. Great selection of shoes and fabulous winter boots by Pajar.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-238-2051
Carries an array of unique, fashion forward quality women's clothing with funky shoes to boot!
Delilah Glebe
72 Chemin MillNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-238-2051
Carries an array of unique, fashion forward quality women's clothing with funky shoes to boot!
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-231-6331
www.glebetrotters.com
Looking for a comfy yet styling pair of walking shoes? Then this is your store. Also carries stunning leather bags by James Brooks from Chelsea, Quebec.
Glebe Trotters
860 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-231-6331
www.glebetrotters.com
Looking for a comfy yet styling pair of walking shoes? Then this is your store. Also carries stunning leather bags by James Brooks from Chelsea, Quebec.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-567-3989
Great selection of women's clothing for every occasion especially travelling.
Escape Women's Store
703 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-567-3989
Great selection of women's clothing for every occasion especially travelling.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-234-3836
www.mrstiggywinkles.ca
The ultimate toys shop for kids big and small.
Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's
809 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-234-3836
www.mrstiggywinkles.ca
The ultimate toys shop for kids big and small.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-680-6889
www.purpleurchinsoap.com
Locally made natural soaps and other body products for men and women.
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Purple Urchin
1094 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-680-6889
www.purpleurchinsoap.com
Locally made natural soaps and other body products for men and women.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-864-3007
www.saaboon.com
Handmade Vegan Soap, all-natural, plant-based, cruelty-free. Made in Ottawa Canada, body care and skincare.
SAABOON
595 Gladstone AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-864-3007
www.saaboon.com
Handmade Vegan Soap, all-natural, plant-based, cruelty-free. Made in Ottawa Canada, body care and skincare.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-230-4586
www.turningpointmusic.ca
Awesome prices for used vinyl, cds and DVDs. They buy as well.
Turning Point
411 Cooper StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-230-4586
www.turningpointmusic.ca
Awesome prices for used vinyl, cds and DVDs. They buy as well.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-8922
www.compactmusic.ca
Need a vinyl fix then look no further for used and new spins!
Compact Music
785 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-8922
www.compactmusic.ca
Need a vinyl fix then look no further for used and new spins!
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-0999
Specializes in heavy metal and rock vinyl! New and used.
Birdman Sound
593 Bank StreetNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-0999
Specializes in heavy metal and rock vinyl! New and used.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-9651
www.thegiftedtype.com
Passionate about print and a nerd? Fun products with cool designs and a great sense of humour.
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The Gifted Type
253 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-233-9651
www.thegiftedtype.com
Passionate about print and a nerd? Fun products with cool designs and a great sense of humour.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-2473
www.boogieandbirdie.ca
This charming boutique run by twin sisters offers Canadian-made housewares, jewelry & bath products.
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boogie + birdie
256 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-2473
www.boogieandbirdie.ca
This charming boutique run by twin sisters offers Canadian-made housewares, jewelry & bath products.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-230-0118
www.redvelvetclothing.ca
Offers a wide range of collections from both Canadian and international designers.
Red Velvet
253 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-230-0118
www.redvelvetclothing.ca
Offers a wide range of collections from both Canadian and international designers.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-565-1212
www.potandpantry.ca
Kitchenware boutique featuring Canadian-made housewares, gourmet grocery and your favourite high-quality brands.
Pot & Pantry
254 Elgin StreetNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-565-1212
www.potandpantry.ca
Kitchenware boutique featuring Canadian-made housewares, gourmet grocery and your favourite high-quality brands.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-2828
www.cavadesoi.com
A luxury knitwear boutique based out of Montreal, Canada.
ça va de soi
519 Sussex DrNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-789-2828
www.cavadesoi.com
A luxury knitwear boutique based out of Montreal, Canada.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-244-1970
www.fluevog.com
John Fluevog is a Canadian shoe designer noted for his progressive art inspired shoes. Based in Vancouver, Canada.
John Fluevog Shoes
61 William StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-244-1970
www.fluevog.com
John Fluevog is a Canadian shoe designer noted for his progressive art inspired shoes. Based in Vancouver, Canada.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-4581
A world of artsy fashion made by Canadian designers.
Frou Frou
159 York StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-4581
A world of artsy fashion made by Canadian designers.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-230-1313
www.papery.ca
For all your card, wrapping paper and writing needs. Great souvenirs and gift items as well.
The Papery
858 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-230-1313
www.papery.ca
For all your card, wrapping paper and writing needs. Great souvenirs and gift items as well.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-2755
www.zonemaison.com
Decorative home accessories, furniture and lighting.
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Zone Maison
471 Sussex DrNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-2755
www.zonemaison.com
Decorative home accessories, furniture and lighting.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-1320
www.schad.ca
Designer boutique store.
schad, Women's Clothing, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON
459 Sussex DrNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-1320
www.schad.ca
Designer boutique store.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-0999
trustfundboutique.com
Great designer clothing for the young at heart.
Trustfund
493 Sussex DrNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-562-0999
trustfundboutique.com
Great designer clothing for the young at heart.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great places to hangout and socialize near McLeod House.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-7849
www.clocktower.ca
In-house microbrewery. Craft beers go well with their excellent selection of chicken wings.
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Clocktower Brew Pub Regulars
575 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-233-7849
www.clocktower.ca
In-house microbrewery. Craft beers go well with their excellent selection of chicken wings.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-2070
www.manxpub.com
One of the best selections of scotch and craft beers in town. Also has awesome food especially brunch on weekends.
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The Manx Pub
370 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-2070
www.manxpub.com
One of the best selections of scotch and craft beers in town. Also has awesome food especially brunch on weekends.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-567-2746
www.sirjohna.ca
A very popular place to grab a bite and a pint. Boasts the largest selection of draft beers in Ottawa.
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Sir John A Pub
284 Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-567-2746
www.sirjohna.ca
A very popular place to grab a bite and a pint. Boasts the largest selection of draft beers in Ottawa.
Neighbourhood: Glebe
613-422-7238
www.craftbeermarket.ca
130 beers on tap and many local craft beers. Food is pretty good too using local producers.
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CRAFT Beer Market - Ottawa
975 Bank StNeighbourhood: Glebe
613-422-7238
www.craftbeermarket.ca
130 beers on tap and many local craft beers. Food is pretty good too using local producers.
Neighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-321-1234
ottawa.andaz.hyatt.com/Ottawa/BywardMarket
Best view of downtown and Ottawa River from roof-top bar and terrace. Only drinks and appetizers served.
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Andaz Ottawa Byward Market - a concept by Hyatt
325 Dalhousie StNeighbourhood: ByWard Market
613-321-1234
ottawa.andaz.hyatt.com/Ottawa/BywardMarket
Best view of downtown and Ottawa River from roof-top bar and terrace. Only drinks and appetizers served.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-2339
www.florahallbrewing.ca
Awesome local food and their English Ordinary Bitters and American Oat Pale Ale won gold and silver at the Canadian Brewing Awards for 2018.
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Flora Hall Brewing
37 Flora StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-695-2339
www.florahallbrewing.ca
Awesome local food and their English Ordinary Bitters and American Oat Pale Ale won gold and silver at the Canadian Brewing Awards for 2018.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-421-0669
www.charlotteottawa.com
Upstairs of Pure Kitchen this hangout has great bartenders making unique and tasty cocktails. All vegan snack menu as well as funky retro decor.
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Charlotte
340b Elgin StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-421-0669
www.charlotteottawa.com
Upstairs of Pure Kitchen this hangout has great bartenders making unique and tasty cocktails. All vegan snack menu as well as funky retro decor.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-569-1000
www.atomicrooster.ca
Relaxed, art-lined watering hole with a lineup of live music & menu of burgers, sandwiches & pizza.
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Atomic Rooster
303 Bank StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-569-1000
www.atomicrooster.ca
Relaxed, art-lined watering hole with a lineup of live music & menu of burgers, sandwiches & pizza.
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
613-518-4782
www.thearthousecafe.ca
A hub for Ottawa artists and makers, offering resources and services for the creation, sharing, and selling of all things art. Great live music too!
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The Art House Café
555 Somerset St WNeighbourhood: Chinatown
613-518-4782
www.thearthousecafe.ca
A hub for Ottawa artists and makers, offering resources and services for the creation, sharing, and selling of all things art. Great live music too!
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-1010
www.union613.ca
Amazing cocktails and food! Upstairs of Union613.
Jabberwocky
315 Somerset St WNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-231-1010
www.union613.ca
Amazing cocktails and food! Upstairs of Union613.
Parks & Nature
www.rideau-info.com
www.ottawatourism.ca
Great path for walking, cycling, running, and in the winter, skating.
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Siti Storiku Nazzjonali tal-Canal ta' Rideau
1 Second Avenuewww.rideau-info.com
www.ottawatourism.ca
Great path for walking, cycling, running, and in the winter, skating.
www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park
Kilometres of hiking and biking trails which become cross-country skiing trails in the winter.
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Gatineau Park Welcome Area
Promenade de la Gatineauwww.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park
Kilometres of hiking and biking trails which become cross-country skiing trails in the winter.
www.ncc.ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/greenbelt
This area encircling Ottawa has over 150 Km of cross-country ski trails for free and suitable for beginner and family outings.
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Greenbelt
www.ncc.ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/greenbelt
This area encircling Ottawa has over 150 Km of cross-country ski trails for free and suitable for beginner and family outings.
www.westborobeach.ca/sjam-winter-trail
16 Km trail connects the Canadian War Museum along the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to Westboro Beach. Great for walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and biking.
SJAM Winter Trail
Ottawa River Pathwaywww.westborobeach.ca/sjam-winter-trail
16 Km trail connects the Canadian War Museum along the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway to Westboro Beach. Great for walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and biking.
Located at Ottawa City Hall, this rink is open for skating even when the canal isn't.
Sens Rink of Dreams
110 Laurier Ave WLocated at Ottawa City Hall, this rink is open for skating even when the canal isn't.
Getting Around
Where to rent a car, bike, skates or take a bus or train.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-1527
www.budget.ca
443 Somerset St W
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Budget Car Rental
345 Slater St.Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-232-1527
www.budget.ca
443 Somerset St W
Neighbourhood: Old Ottawa South
613-567-8180
www.cycosport.ca
Bike rentals in summer and skate rentals in winter.
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Cyco's
25 Hawthorne AveNeighbourhood: Old Ottawa South
613-567-8180
www.cycosport.ca
Bike rentals in summer and skate rentals in winter.
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-566-3277
www.enterprise.ca
280 Catherine St
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1615 Laperriere AveNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-566-3277
www.enterprise.ca
280 Catherine St
Neighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-6668
www.greyhound.ca
265 Catherine St.
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Greyhound Canada
265 Catherine StNeighbourhood: Centretown
613-238-6668
www.greyhound.ca
265 Catherine St.
Ottawa station
200 Tremblay Rd1 888-842-7245
www.viarail.ca
200 Tremblay Rd.
OC Transpo
1500 St. Laurent Blvdwww.octranspo.com