Ottawa Things to Do

Located on the excellent people-watching corner of Byward and Clarence, in the Byward Market, this Tex-Mex restaurant's large windows offer a great view. The menu features large portions of standards like nachos, fajitas and pa... more

Rainbow Cinema Saint Laurent Centre multiplex has five screens for your viewing pleasure. For an even more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. You can also enjoy addition... more

Rope up and reach for the top at this relaxed climbing gym on Victoria Island. At Vertical Reality you will find a lot of young professionals working out their frustrations while pushing their bodies to reach impressive heights... more

Located at the eastern edge of the Byward Market, this cavernous dance club has been a favorite hangout among Ottawa's college and university crowd for many years. The music is loud and the dance floor is usually full as DJs pl... more

SilverCity Gloucester multiplex has 16 screens for your viewing pleasure. For an even more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. For film times, ticket prices and further i... more

This landmark watering hole, better known as The Laff, is one of the last traditional taverns in Ottawa. Opened in 1849, the bar has undergone a number of renovations but is still in the same Byward Market location it has occup... more

This non-professional community theater has been producing plays since 1913; they are known for their high quality performances generated by a dedicated group of volunteers. The 510-seat theater runs eight productions from Sept... more

This restaurant, perched high on the downtown Marriott Hotel, offers some of the region's most magnificent views. As the restaurant slowly revolves, you will see impressive streets capes of downtown Ottawa. The menu features lo... more

Ottawa's Infocentre is truly an interactive experience, six computer terminals with touch screens allow visitors to create a "do it yourself" itinerary in moments. An architectural model of the capital city and surrounding area... more

An Ottawa mainstay for over 25 years, this traditional roast beef house is located across the street from the provincial courthouse in the city's downtown core. Patrons  of Friday's Roast Beef House and Piano Parlour enjoy fine... more