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
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
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
Manotick Village
Experience the quaint charm of Manotick – a country-side getaway within the city of Ottawa.
Carp Village
Explore Carp Village’s vibrant restaurants, cafes, pubs, local boutiques and events.
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
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.
