South of the Greenbelt and west of the Rideau River is the community of Barrhaven, a bustling destination for shopping, business and entertainment…
Ottawa is a compact city where you can enjoy lively urban experiences within a relaxed natural setting. Just beyond the walkable city centre, you’ll find diverse neighbourhoods that exude local vibes. Taste local flavours at Ottawa’s great restaurants, find treasures at independently owned boutiques, visit a local coffee roaster or cool off with a locally-made frozen treat – all while admiring urban art along the way.
Take a walk with us through some of Ottawa’s neighbourhoods, where you’ll feel neighbourly — not touristy!
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Manotick
Just 25 kilometres south of Parliament Hill, Manotick feels like a country getaway within the city of Ottawa. You can tour a working Victorian grist…
Bank Street
The Centretown stretch of Bank Street just south of Parliament Hill seamlessly blends diverse businesses with Ottawa’s Village, home to Ottawa’s…
Chinatown
Ottawa’s Chinatown is a compact and multicultural community centred around Somerset Street West, between Centretown and Little Italy (just west of…
ByWard Market
Locavores, fashionistas and merrymakers love the pedestrian-friendly and historic ByWard Market neighbourhood. The area is bursting with so many…
Downtown Rideau
Located near big attractions like Parliament Hill and the ByWard Market district, the Downtown Rideau area is a shopping, culture, dining and…
Glebe
Just South of Centretown and adjacent to the winding Rideau Canal, the leafy and historic Glebe neighbourhood features welcoming independently-owned…
Heart of Orléans
The Heart of Orléans is a district in the established suburb of Orléans, just east of downtown Ottawa, known for its multicultural vibe and strong…
Elgin Street
Stretching from Parliament Hill towards the Canadian Museum of Nature, and located a few blocks from the Rideau Canal, Ottawa’s Elgin Street has a…
Sparks Street
One block south of Parliament Hill, historic and pedestrian Sparks Street is nestled in the hustle and bustle of Ottawa’s urban core.
Kanata Central
Located in the suburb of Kanata west of downtown Ottawa, the Kanata Central area is a one-stop-location for all your lifestyle needs.
Little Italy
Just west of Chinatown, Ottawa’s Little Italy offers more than just your favourite pasta or gelato – it’s a multi-ethnic neighbourhood centred around…
Wellington West
Wellington West and its communities of trendy Wellington Village and edgy Hintonburg form one of the city’s most eclectic business districts located…
Westboro Village
Just west of Wellington Village – where Wellington Street West becomes Richmond Road – is the trendy, lively and outdoorsy Westboro Village…
Vanier
Vanier is a historically French-Canadian neighbourhood just a few kilometres east of downtown Ottawa. In this residential area, you can visit an urban…
