1. Lansdowne Park (5 min drive / 15 min walk), a popular world-class area with upscale and casual public destinations. It’s a place for all seasons and all interests:

Restaurants:

• CRAFT Beer Market Restaurant
• JOEY Lansdowne Restaurant
• The Rowan Restaurant
• Taj Mahal Restaurant
• Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill
• Milestones Grill and Bar
• Kettlemans Bagel
• Sunset Grill All-Day Breakfast
• Aroma Espresso Bar
• Local Public Eatery

Entertainment:

• Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP
• Mayfair Theatre
• TD Place Stadium and Arena Complex
• Aberdeen Pavilion — Exhibition Hall
• Skateboard Park
• Children’s Play Area
• Winter Skating Rink

Amenities:

• Goodlife Fitness
• Whole Foods Market
• Farmers’ Market
• LCBO

In addition to various entertainment options, such as live music events, sporting events, and seasonal festivals, the park itself provides a beautiful green space for leisurely walks, picnics, and outdoor activities, making it a lively and enjoyable experience for visitors.

2. Rideau Canal, a major year-round attraction that meanders gracefully through Ottawa's charming downtown core:

• Rideau Canal Skateway (5 min walk)  — the world’s longest skating rink (7.8 km)
• Rideau Canal Pathway (5 min walk) — UNESCO World Heritage Site for cycling, running and walking
• Rideau Canal Cruise (5 min drive) — amazing and insightful tours on the river
• Bytown Museum (8 min drive) — the history of the Rideau Canal construction
• Rideau Falls (10 min drive) — view of a stunning waterfall into the Ottawa River

3. Parliament Hill (25 min walk) — the symbolic heart and the pride of the National Capital:

• Guided Tours of Parliament
• Changing of the Guard Ceremony
• Northern Lights Sound and Light Show

4. Byward Market (25 min walk) — an entertaining tourist attraction in the heart of downtown with cafes, specialty food shops, boutiques, restaurants, pubs, hair & aesthetics salons and more:

• Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica
• The Shaw Convention Centre

5. Westboro Village (13 min drive) — Ottawa’s response to Toronto’s King Street West.