Wellington West is one of Ottawa’s trendiest neighbourhoods. Encapsulating both Wellington West Village and Hintonburg, this walkable neighbourhood is perfect for shopping, dining out and exploring.
Food + Drinks
The Wellington West neighbourhood can be counted on for a guaranteed good time when it comes to mouth-watering cuisine and creative cocktails and brews.
Head to Hintonburg for French-inspired fare at Absinthe Café and indulge in tasty treats at Stubbe Chocolates, Little Jo Berry’s, A Thing for Chocolate and SuzyQ Doughnuts.
Check out Tooth and Nail Brewing Company for local craft beer, The Hintonburg Public House for elevated pub fare and drinks and Tennessy Willems for unique wood-fired pizza.
Foodie favourites include Canadian cuisine at Stofa, seafood-focused Supply and Demand, decadent brunch at Chesterfield’s Gastro Diner and Montreal-style bagels at the Bagelshop.
Arts + Culture
Ottawa’s Wellington West neighbourhood is bursting with a vibrant arts and culture scene. With a staple art gallery, NAK Gallery, as well as plenty of stunning outdoor murals by talented artists, you can easily dive into the world of arts and culture in this exciting neighbourhood.
Outdoor activities
Dotted with parks and green spaces, Wellington West boasts the quaint Hintonburg Park (featuring a splash pad) and Parkdale Park (featuring numerous sculptures). Just on the outskirts of the neighbourhood you’ll also find Somerset Square Park. Step outside and enjoy the fresh air at one of these charming parks!
Shopping
With a variety of eclectic boutiques, knick knack shops and furniture stores, shopping in Ottawa’s Wellington West neighbourhood is an exciting adventure.
Find the clothing you’re looking for at Flock Boutique, Victoire Boutique, Motif! Boutique, Flamingo Boutique and Trove Fashion. Get your next piece of furniture at Blueprint Home or Maker House Co. And peruse knick knacks at Kindred Shop and Studio.
From May to November 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. you can experience the Parkdale Public Market seven days a week! Stock up on everything you need, from groceries to goodies at Ottawa’s second oldest farmers’ market.
Nightlife
Experience the exciting nightlife of the Wellington West neighbourhood — boasting an array of pubs and cocktail bars.
Grab a pint and some bites at The Third, The Royal Oak and O’Connells Irish Pub. Challenge a friend to a game of bowling at West Park Bowling. And treat yourself to craft cocktails at Bar Lupulus, Absinthe and 10fourteen.
Explore the Wellington West neighbourhood
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How to get to Wellington West
Discover businesses in Wellington West
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Absinthe Café
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Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
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Escape Manor
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Flamingo Motif Boutique
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Hello Dolly Pastries
![Stofa Restaurant Stofa Restaurant](/sites/default/files/images/2020/02/Stofa-food-2598-credit-Stofa-Restaurant.jpg)
Stofa Restaurant
Find more businesses on the Wellington West BIA website.
Upcoming events in Wellington West
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Hip-Hop Fusion
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Holiday Market at the Parkdale Public Market
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Ottawa Flower Market Collective at the Parkdale Public Market
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Parkdale Night Market
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Parkdale Public Market
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