Things To Do

Below is some of our favourite things to do in Ottawa, and some things still on our list to do. We're excited for you to see Canada's capital!
Rent a bike in downtown Ottawa and bike along the paved paths beside the Rideau Canal. http://www.rentabike.ca/
Rent a pedal boat, kayak, paddle board or canoe on Dow's Lake https://dowslake.com/summer_rentals.php
Tour Canada's Parliament
https://visit.parl.ca/sites/Visit/default/en_CA
Visit one of the 7 national museums
https://ottawatourism.ca/en/ottawa-insider/ottawa-s-seven-national-museums
Byward Market has cute restaurants, bars and bakeries. We recommend Side Door for dinner, and the Clarendon for brunch.
Food for our American friends to try while visiting:
- Butter tart
- Nanaimo Bar
- Beaver Tail
- Poutine
- Tim Hortons, Tim Hortons, Tim Hortons (coffee, iced cappuccino...but made with chocolate milk, Tim Bits, Sommer's fav - Sour Cream Glazed donut)
Please contact us if you have any further questions. We love this city.