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.
Vanier
Vanier is a historically French-Canadian neighbourhood just a few kilometres east of downtown Ottawa.
Barrhaven
South of the Greenbelt and west of the Rideau River is the community of Barrhaven, a bustling destination for shopping, business and entertainment.
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.
Orléans (Ottawa East)
What to do and where to eat in Ottawa’s east end neighbourhood Orléans.
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.
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.
