Guidebook for Ottawa
Food Scene
A local favourite for both sweet and savoury scones, the Scone Witch bakes their scone throughout the day. They are only a 5min walk from the house. Visitors "in the know" make sure they hit this spot when they visit.
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The SconeWitch (Beechwood)
35 Beechwood Ave.A local favourite for both sweet and savoury scones, the Scone Witch bakes their scone throughout the day. They are only a 5min walk from the house. Visitors "in the know" make sure they hit this spot when they visit.
One of Ottawa's top restaurants (4.5/5*) with a creative and everchanging menu. Pick something off the menu or try the chef's surprise - either way you will enjoy your meal
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Fraser
7 Springfield RdOne of Ottawa's top restaurants (4.5/5*) with a creative and everchanging menu. Pick something off the menu or try the chef's surprise - either way you will enjoy your meal
If you love tacos, you'll love Ola! Fantastic food for the budget conscious. It's a small spot with a few tables inside and out.
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Ola Cocina Taqueria
62 Barrette StIf you love tacos, you'll love Ola! Fantastic food for the budget conscious. It's a small spot with a few tables inside and out.
Another one of Ottawa's top restaurants (4*), BGP has creative small plates in a calm atmosphere. They serve great brunches as well.
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Beechwood Gastropub
18 Beechwood Ave.Another one of Ottawa's top restaurants (4*), BGP has creative small plates in a calm atmosphere. They serve great brunches as well.
Very inventive menu of sausages and other interesting fare. (4.5/5*)
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Clarkstown Kitchen
94 Beechwood Ave.Very inventive menu of sausages and other interesting fare. (4.5/5*)
Excellent Café. Interesting Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. Great Lunch Spot
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Red Door Provisions
117 Beechwood Ave.Excellent Café. Interesting Grilled Cheese Sandwiches. Great Lunch Spot
Bridgehead
131 Beechwood Ave.Excellent Coffee Shop
The Works
363 St. Laurent BlvdGourmet Burgers
If you like Fried Chicken or Smokehous BBQ, give thes guys try.
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Fatboys Smokehouse
34 Murray StIf you like Fried Chicken or Smokehous BBQ, give thes guys try.
Drinks & Nightlife
Has food, drinks and whatever games are going on are on TVs. They also serves a brunch.
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Royal Oak
1 Beechwood AvenueHas food, drinks and whatever games are going on are on TVs. They also serves a brunch.
Has food, drinks and a street level patio. Brew Pub!
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Clocktower Brew Pub
422 MacKay StHas food, drinks and a street level patio. Brew Pub!
Sightseeing
The residence of Canada's Governor General. The house has tours (free) and the grounds are really nice. Be sure to read the tree plaques.
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Rideau Hall
1 Sussex DrThe residence of Canada's Governor General. The house has tours (free) and the grounds are really nice. Be sure to read the tree plaques.
Water falls with some interesting memorials nearby as well.
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Rideau Falls Park and Green Island
50 Sussex DrWater falls with some interesting memorials nearby as well.
This neighbor is interesting on its own. Search online for New Edinburgh Walking tour or use the booklet in the house to walk through the neighbor.
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New Edinburgh
This neighbor is interesting on its own. Search online for New Edinburgh Walking tour or use the booklet in the house to walk through the neighbor.
Guided tours are available. Check their website for hours and don't forget to book in advance.
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INotre Dame Basilica
385 Sussex DrGuided tours are available. Check their website for hours and don't forget to book in advance.
Parks & Nature
I-Stanley Park
183 Stanley AveLots of trails - walking, biking
The "Pond". It has a wonderful walking trail and a mini beach and pond for cooling off or just enjoying picnic (Caldwell-Carver Conservation Area)
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McKay Lake
The "Pond". It has a wonderful walking trail and a mini beach and pond for cooling off or just enjoying picnic (Caldwell-Carver Conservation Area)
Arts & Culture
Fantastic Collection. Check out their website for free visit times. Area around gallery is nice as well.
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I-National Gallery of Canada
380 Sussex DrFantastic Collection. Check out their website for free visit times. Area around gallery is nice as well.
Very small and interesting gallery that showcase Contemporary Canadian Jewellery and Art. Check out their website for details on current and upcoming exhibitions.
L.A. Pai Gallery
13 Murray StVery small and interesting gallery that showcase Contemporary Canadian Jewellery and Art. Check out their website for details on current and upcoming exhibitions.
Shopping
Rideau Centre
Ottawa's Iconic Shopping Centre
Essentials
Metro
50 Beechwood Ave.Full service grocery store
New Edinburgh Pharmacy
5 Beechwood Ave.Pharmacy
Nature's Buzz
55 Beechwood Ave.Speciality Grocery - Organics
Muckleston & Brockwell - A Fine Butchery
127 Beechwood Ave.Butcher shop
Amazing collection of food, gift and eclectic items. This is the place to get interesting cheeses and breads. You can sample your cheese choices before you commit. Great selection of quick prep foods as well.
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Jacobson’s Gourmet Concepts
103 Beechwood Ave. Amazing collection of food, gift and eclectic items. This is the place to get interesting cheeses and breads. You can sample your cheese choices before you commit. Great selection of quick prep foods as well.