10 MUST DO THINGS IN OTTAWA

Ottawa is not only our hometown but it is also the capital of Canada. We recently took a trip back home and did it as if we were actual tourists experiencing the city for the first time. It was quite a thing to see your hometown with another set of eyes and as such, we recommend that anyone that visits Ottawa in the Summer do the following:

Visit Parliament Hill

We wish every nation would be as liberal as Canada in letting tourists and locals just walk up to the seat of power and explore its history and legacy.

Walk Major Hills Park and Cross into Gatineau

One of the best walks you could ever do in the world, start in Major Hill’s Park towards Alexandria Bridge, cross over to Gatineau, walk the pathways of the Museum of Civilization to Portage Bridge and then back across to Ottawa behind the Supreme Court and into Parliament Hill.

Go to Bluesfest

One of the biggest festivals in the world and home to some of the biggest bands you will ever see. This is one of the biggest cultural events in Ottawa.

Go Shopping on Sussex Street

Go shopping on this historic street where you will find local boutique stores with really cool brands and amazing services. Try Schad or TrustFund for some of the best options.

Enjoy the local restaurants

Go to some of these restaurants for amazing eats, original menus, good vibes and fun times. Believe it or not, Ottawa's culinary scene extends way past the Byward Market.

• MeNa in Little Italy

• The Waverley on Elgin Street

• Play on Sussex Drive

• Giovanni’s in Little Italy

• Evoo in Little Italy

Go For Drinks at Moscow Tea Room

Ottawa’s go to lounge for opulent nights. One of the only places you can go out dressed up and not feel out of place. Always busy and amazing vibes.

Go Biking in Gatineau Hills

Endless forests, meadows, valleys and pathways through the hills of Gatineau will deliver a spectacular bike run amidst this beautiful National Park.

Have a Beaver Tail & A Poutine

Two Canadian staples in food, both are horrible for you but they are sooooooo good.

See the museums

Ottawa is home to countless museums, our favourites are the Nature Museum, The War Museum, The Royal Mint and The National Art Gallery.

Catch a Red Black's game

See what the hype is all about. Canadian football at its best, the games are always sold out!

Honourable Mentions:

Shopping in the Rideau Centre and Bayshore Mall

If you're around for July 1st, then you MUST experience Canada Day in the downtown core and see the fireworks from Major Hills Park at 10PM

Having dinner at one of the many new restaurants in Lansdowne Park where the CFL games take place

If you're visiting during the fall and winter, go to a Sens game at the Canadian Tire Centre

Stroll down the Rideau Canal

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