History in the Making! From classy tavern and hotel to restaurant, pub, dive and everything in between, Lafayette first opened its doors in 1849 and although it's never closed since, this Ottawa establishment has gone through many changes.
It's an experience everyone should try: a real-life adventure game! You and your friends are locked in a room for 45 minutes during a high-stakes scenario.
Enjoy craft beers and great food from the in-house smoker, indoors or on the sunny patio at this large brewpub in the lively ByWard Market neighbourhood.
A uniquely Canadian tradition, hand-made Beavertail pastries are served up with a variety of toppings at special events throughout the year and at the permanent kiosk in the ByWard Market.
Luxurious downtown Ottawa day spa offers holistic treatments, medispa services and anti-aging therapies to balance body, mind and spirit. Botanical products, the latest spa technology and highly trained skincare specialists and body therapists.
This downtown, all-suite hotel gives you the comfort of a large suite with a full kitchen and laundry, steps from the CF Rideau Centre retail complex and the lively ByWard Market area.
Located in Ottawa's downtown core, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is situated on traditional Anishinābe Aki and is Ottawa’s municipal art gallery and cultural hub. Admission is always free!
Discover contemporary and historical artworks - including paintings, sculptures, photographs and multimedia installations - in this landmark site located near the vibrant ByWard Market area.
Located in Header House in Major's Hill Park, Tavern on the Hill offers up fun + delicious food + drinks with a killer view of the Nation's Capital's best sites!
Located in Ottawa's favorite gathering place, the colourful ByWard Market is a mosaic of museums, cafes, galleries, farmers' market stalls, restaurants, specialty food shops, boutiques and pubs.
Take a fascinating, affordable tour to learn how coins are made, and shop for unique gifts and collectibles in an historic building near the ByWard Market area.
CF Rideau Centre is located in the heart of downtown, one block east of Parliament Hill, and within walking distance to many hotels and tourist attractions.
Conveniently located in downtown Ottawa, with direct access to the Rogers Centre Ottawa convention facility and CF Rideau Centre retail complex, this upscale hotel caters to both business and leisure travellers.
The Ottawa School of Art offers a full range of specialized art courses including lifedrawing, landscape painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, lithography, watercolour, etching, printmaking, and a wide variety of specialized short courses and workshops.
Overlooking the Ottawa Art Gallery and next to the CF Rideau Centre retail complex, this elegant 115-room hotel is a luxurious oasis near the ByWard Market area.
Located in the midst of the lively ByWard Market area and within walking distance of countless restaurants, shops and Parliament Hill, this stylish hotel offers spacious guest rooms and relaxing public spaces.
Enjoy international award-winning gelato, decadent desserts and pastries, or heartier lunch offerings in a European café that will make you feel right…
Enjoy inventive craft cocktails, delicious small and sharing plates, or elegant afternoon tea service in a conservatory-style lounge that stylishly blends early 20th-century architecture with contemporary décor.
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