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Ottawa

Canada's stately capital

🗓️ Best time: May–October, February (Winterlude)💰 Mid-Range · ~$140/day📍 Canada
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About Ottawa

A handsome riverside capital of Gothic parliament buildings, world-class national museums, a UNESCO canal that becomes the world's largest skating rink, and spring tulips.

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⭐ Things to do in Ottawa

Parliament HillRideau Canal (skate in winter)National Gallery of CanadaByWard MarketCanadian Museum of HistoryGatineau Park (across the river)Diefenbunker cold-war museumDominion Arboretum

🍽️ Where to eat in Ottawa

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Wilf & Ada's
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Wilf & Ada's
★ 4.3 (427) · Diners · Breakfast & Brunch
 El Camino
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El Camino
★ 3.9 (352) · Mexican
 La Bottega Nicastro Fine Food Shop
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La Bottega Nicastro Fine Food Shop
★ 4.4 (198) · Delis · Sandwiches
 Town
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Town
★ 4.3 (177) · Italian
 Pelican Seafood Market & Grill
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Pelican Seafood Market & Grill
★ 4.3 (172) · Seafood · Seafood Markets
 JOEY Lansdowne
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JOEY Lansdowne
★ 3.8 (158) · Canadian (New) · Lounges
 The Brig Pub
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The Brig Pub
★ 4.3 (154) · Pubs · American
 Riviera
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Riviera
★ 4.4 (153) · Canadian (New)
 Union Local 613
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Union Local 613
★ 4 (150) · Southern · Bars
 Benny's Bistro
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Benny's Bistro
★ 4.3 (125) · Bistros
 Supply and Demand
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Supply and Demand
★ 4.5 (108) · Live/Raw Food · Seafood
 Datsun
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Datsun
★ 4 (103) · Asian Fusion

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable core; light rail and buses.

💡 Local tip

Visit in February to skate the 7.8 km Rideau Canal during the Winterlude festival.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.

🌙 Nightlife

ByWard Market pubs and bars.

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