Astounding. The buildings are massive. There's just no way to fully grasp how big these fabulous buildings are without seeing them in person. There was a lot of construction going on, but still worth going. I took the tour of the House of Commons. It was interesting, fun, and educational. Well worth the 40-45 minutes standing & walking. They have stools they provide for you to carry with you is you cannot stand that long. I used one, it was great, sturdy, easy to use & carry.

Beautiful buildings, many of the buildings were being renovated when we visited. We saw tge parliament of Canada, the Supreme court of Canada, Central Bank buildings, House of Commons (I think), and other important structures. Lot's of tourists. There is a public washroom available which is also accessible for physically challenged. Parking can be done on a nearby street.

Parliament Hill is an iconic symbol of Canada’s history, democracy, and architectural beauty. The stunning Gothic Revival buildings and the scenic views of the Ottawa River make it a must-see destination. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, the ceremonial Changing of the Guard, and the impressive evening light show. Whether day or night, Parliament Hill captures the spirit and pride of the nation beautifully... 🇨🇦

Great tour of the House of Commons. Very informative and the your guide was bilingual which was great. Tour lasted about an hour. Make sure to make reservations in advance or you may not get on the tour time you’d like. Also make sure to have all the proper documentation that is listed on the website. Be prepared to go through a security check similar to what you would at an airport. Tours cost nothing to book. This is a temporary home to the House of Commons until the main block’s construction is complete in 2030/2031.

Had the chance to visit Parliament Hill in Ottawa — an iconic symbol of Canada’s history and democracy. The architecture is remarkable, and the views overlooking the Ottawa River are breathtaking. A truly inspiring place that reflects both heritage and national pride

Parliament Hill is a must see when you are in Ottawa. The buildings are beautiful and the architecture is impressive up close. Walking around the grounds is peaceful and you really get a sense of history. It is especially nice in the summer with the views of the river. The only downside is it can get very busy with tourists, but it is still worth the visit. A great spot to take pictures and enjoy the heart of the city.

I was stunned in admiration of the Parliament buildings . Beautiful view 😍. I visited over the weekend so I had no access into the building just the surroundings and it’s free access. Just walk around take pictures and videos and admire the structures and seeing the busyness of downtown at night was beautiful as a tourist.

This park is absolutely wonderful! You'll love the stunning views it offers. It’s a perfect spot for a stroll, a hike, a jog, or even a bike ride. There’s so much to explore here, from interesting monuments to informative signs and beautiful sights. Plus, the location gives you breathtaking scenes of the river and Parliament Hill. It's truly a delightful place to spend some time!

Winterlude is a very well organized event. Although the lines to the tube were very long (30 min at 9:30, 45 min at 10:00 and it was getting longer); we had a lot of fun. Other than the tube (go downhill on a doughnut), we also went to a labyrinth and an obstacle course. All very fun and organized.

Beautiful during the fall as all the trees change colors. It's an open field park too so plenty of space for all activities outdoors... just beware of the large amounts of duck poop

Beautiful and big park. But nothing for toddlers? Exist a bike trail, a long one. Also I found tables for picnic . The beach access is not marked and was a bit dirty with junk. The park doesn’t have anymore the big sculptures.

My family and I went to this park to enjoy the winterlude festival. There were so many activities and it was lovely to be present there. The snow tubing was worth the wait and that was my first winter activity. Volunteers are doing a great job! Keeep it up guys. Wait time for each activity is bit longer other than that it was great. Music was fun too and I played drums kinda thingy with two twins who were playing it. Such an amazing experience!!!!

Gorgeous park with beautiful views. It has a lot to see, monuments, information and sights. There could be some upkeeping that’s done to make it even better (benches, water fountains, lighting posts, picnic tables, etc.) and replacing some of the older fixtures with something that’s not corroded by winter

Large and beautiful waterfront park with some wildlife. We visited it at the beginning of June when the installation with flower sculptures wasn’t opened yet. But it was interesting to look at these sculptures being made. I liked Canadian flower sculptures more than the similar ones in Dubai.

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is definitely worth a visit. The architecture is stunning, and the atmosphere feels calm and welcoming. You can find everything from famous Canadian artists to thought-provoking modern art, plus the amazing Indigenous art collection. It’s a place where you can spend hours exploring and always discover something new. I have been there two times but still feel i haven’t seen the full.

A beautiful building with convenient parking on site and small coffee shop in the building. 2 floors of art mainly contemporary, indigenous and European art. You will need at least 2-3.5 hours to finish. Very spacious. Clean bathrooms and nice staff.

The National Gallery of Canada was excellent, with loads of Group of Seven, indigenous, and other Canadian artists, plus lots of European artists too (including a well-thought-out wall of Van Gogh’s progression as an artist). The restaurant inside is great as well, with lots of ready-made and made-to-order options.

A must-visit for art lovers and anyone visiting Ottawa. The grand, high-ceilinged architecture and automatic doors left us in awe, making the exhibition space feel even more elegant and enjoyable. It took us about 2–3 hours to explore the entire building and exhibitions. The museum features an excellent collection of contemporary, Indigenous, American, and European artworks and installations. It also offers a beautiful view of Parliament Hill. Inside, you will find a cafeteria, a café, a library, and a gift shop.

Such a beautiful gallery with a WIDE variety of art styles and artists, from contemporary to european to indigenous artists! It was only 2 stories but the floors were MASSIVE. We spent 2-3hrs but defo would’ve spent more if we visited every single room. It has a massive open window panel so the natural light is super beautiful on a sunny day. Would definitely recommend!! There’s also a summer promotion going on right now, so I definitely wouldn’t miss it.

A stunning celebration of art and culture. The architecture alone inspires awe, and the Indigenous and contemporary exhibits beautifully capture Canada’s diverse artistic spirit.

Many wonderful exhibits to see - I always find contemporary art interesting. With that being said, the Canadian art is what I enjoy the most. Plenty of excellent examples from the group of seven and indigenous artists. Be sure to visit the Rideau Chapel while you’re there. Absolutely stunning.

This mall is a fantastic place to shop, dine, and spend time with family or friends. It’s very clean, well-organized, and offers a wide variety of stores ranging from international brands to local favorites. The food court has plenty of options to suit all tastes, and the entertainment facilities make it more than just a shopping destination. Parking is convenient, and the staff are always helpful and friendly. Overall, it’s a great place to enjoy a full day of shopping and leisure.”

This is a modern shopping centre along Rideau Street. There are several floors lined with around 180 retail shops, eateries and food shops. Seems a reasonable complex for residents of Ottawa and a good little mall for visitors fancying a bit of shopping or a quick bite to eat after sightseeing around Parliament Hill and the surrounding area.

Everyone visiting Ottawa can’t miss this . Our first choice for food is ward market , but if you are looking for for a pocket friendly , easily accessible variety of restaurant s , food court here serves it .

This mall is very big and has many stores I love, When I first came to Ottawa in 2023 my best friend showed me Rideau as the first place I ever visited here, I was shocked to see how big the mall is with various stores like Simons, Sephora, apple and my personal fav being garage (thanks to my best friend who brought me here lol!) I would say it's very clean for a mall! I occasionally go here even without my bff but the first time I almost got lost so I have her a lot lol! but I'm used to it now lol but the food court is good with wide selections of food to choose from! I would recommend going here because it is a very good mall with a bunch of stuff in store! :)

Parking at Rideau center got easier. It used to be a phone app system, and they changed it to good old scanning your ticket and pay when you go out. You can pay for the parking at the machines next to the elevator too, but right at the gate works the most efficient. Our favorite place at the mall is Zara(returns are easy and staff don't ask you reasons of returning),Lululemon, Lush(nice selection of perfume), Farmboy(for fresh sashimi) and Food court.

I had a fantastic experience with this service from start to finish. The team was professional, courteous, and efficient. Communication was clear and timely, and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was done to my satisfaction. What really stood out was their attention to detail and genuine care for the quality of their work. It’s rare to find such reliable and friendly service these days, and I truly appreciated how stress-free the whole process was. Highly recommended — I’ll definitely be using them again in the future!

I really enjoy walking around here. There's nice stores and food court. I know that there also is a lot of people who cause problems weather not following rules, or I've witnessed stealing. Be careful but have fun. My favorite restaurant is Shanghai 360

Looking for a place to run when you are visiting the Capital. Don’t look further! The Rideau Canal is definitely my best spot for long run when I visit Ottawa. Lovely place for running 😊

The Rideau Canal is one of North America’s most cherished treasures! It’s the best-preserved “slack water” canal from the 19th-century canal-building era, and it still operates along its original route with most of its charming structures intact. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a wonderful opportunity to explore an iconic route. You’ll find informative boards that share the fascinating story of how and why the canal was built. This area is perfect for a leisurely stroll along the historic locks, with beautiful parklands surrounding you for enjoyable picnics and sightseeing—all without any entrance fee! Plus, there are washroom facilities available for your convenience. Come and discover the beauty of the Rideau Canal!

It has to get extremely cold for the canal to freeze over, and finally this year it did. The canal team provide lots of facilities for you to be able to put your skates on in the warmth. Don’t forget to grab a beaver tail and a hot chocolate while you are there. Ice conditions vary so check their site before you go, it is updated regularly.

Cool spot, can't imagine opening a lock by hand!

Great place for a break, enjoyed the mini "Rideau Canal Cruise" 1.5 hours. Peacful & entertaining. The quiet Eboats are a bonus! Found the coffee a bit to pricey!

be aware that in the summer, this is just a spot along the canal with no specific landmarks. Go to the locks if you want to see the water features

It was a great experience to see the canal lock system. Nice little walk. Beautiful sunny day. You can try cycling too. One of the best tourist attractions in Ottawa. End of the journey to River. I went during early spring. Pretty sure more happening after May. Surrounded by Parliament Hill and old structural buildings.

Greeted with alcohol free sparkling wine before being seated which was nice. Shoutout to Jessica the manager for being very welcoming and accommodating! Had the crispy prawns for appetizer - 5pcs and it was very good. Very crispy and the sauce drizzled on top had a nice kick to it, however the accompanying salad was overpowered with cilantro. Peach Bellini was a 10/10. Steak and sushi was good. Nice presentation. 16oz ribeye was cooked to perfect medium rare. Comes with mashed potatoes but was able to substitute to truffle parm fries without an issue! Veggies were cooked well and were a great side to it all. For dessert we had the molten chocolate cake which came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The outer layer of the cake had a good crunch and flavor, and the middle chocolate fudge created a chocolate overload - great for chocolate lovers but was a bit too much for us. The cake and ice cream really complimented each other well though.

My friend and I went to Joey Restaurant to meet up and talk, the atmosphere was very lively with dim lights and very loud but still manageable to have a conversation without yelling around the room. The service was amazing! Our server Sydney was amazing, polite conversations followed with great enthusiasm and overall just a great time! Finally the food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the shrimp tacos, and the blackened chicken was also ordered as well as the truffles fries as an appetizer and chocolate lava cake for desert, over all very tasty!

Great place, as a walk in on sunday night had to wait 30 mins. Menu has variety of options but quite difficult to understand the combination of foods, steaks, sushi, pasta, all in one. We chose very different dishes and they all were good, i had a blackened chicken, portion was huge and very tasty. For dessert i had a crème brûlée, half portion, and a good decision. Was also tasty but i think the mango there is a bit extra. Overall good place

Me and three of my girlfriends went for dinner on a busy Saturday night. We had made reservations. Our table was ready when we arrived. From entering the restaurant everything was amazing. We had a nice booth ready for us. Service was very quick. We had some drinks, appetizers and our main dish and everything was delicious. I would definable return.

This was my third time at this restaurant and this experience was by far the best. Lucia was our waitress. She is extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was able to give us some great recommendations! She was super bubbly, we had great conversations and she had items ready to go for us before we even asked. I loved that she verified of any allergies or concerns while taking our order to make sure we all enjoyed our meals. I can confidently say that Lucia offered us the best service I’ve ever had at a restaurant! The restaurant was comfortable and beautifully decorated, the food tasted great and the service was fantastic.

Everything was top tier. Nothing bad to say!!! Thanks to Mackenzie and Ben, they were great all along our lunch. I loved this place and will definitely go back. The chicken salad was definitely worth the while ♥️

The food at JOEY was excellent as always, but the service during our visit left a lot to be desired. Our server, Daria, seemed quite distracted. Another girl, I think a manager actually had to seat our table and take our initial drink orders because our server was nowhere to be found. When our server finally did arrive she blamed how busy the restaurant was on us waiting for her. Sorry but if you can’t handle the amount of tables you are given then maybe you need to discuss that with your management. Later on, we waited around 10 minutes for our bills while she served other tables, and she mentioned that there were issues with her iPad, which didn’t seem to affect anyone else’s service. Again, blaming something rather than just apologizing. Overall, the quality of the food was great, but the lack of attentiveness and professionalism from our server made for a disappointing experience. I’m sure this is just an isolated incident as any other time I’ve been to JOEY my service has been excellent.

Our overall experience was beyond what he'd ever imagine. Julia and her team were phenomenal. Everything was so stress free and ran smoothly. The food was fantastic, well worth every dollar spent. I highly recommend this venue!!! You will not regret it!

Beautiful decor and atmosphere. The service was excellent. The food was out of this world. The duck was cooked to perfection. The chicken was moist and very flavourful. Hats off to the chef for the combination of flavours! Will definitely be back. We highly recommend.

This restaurant is fine dining so the menu isn't big. There are not many vegetarian options. The drink menu is good, it's very small so it's nice and intimate. The actual restaurant is in a very cool courtyard with an old rustic, brick design. I deducted two stars because for the price the service was very slow (for a small space), portions were small and the bread they served was cold.

We went for dinner on a Friday night. The food was great - creative and delicious. Service was great too! Waiter was accommodating and polite. One of the best steaks I have ever had. The menu is seasonal so it changes, but it was a bit hard to figure out what you are actually getting because the descriptions are complex.

delicious and creative dishes! The tomato appetizer transported me to Italy, it was delicious! Also ordered the scallops and the rib steak, both very tasty and unique flavours. The atmosphere was very quaint, traditional stone building, we felt that we were in Europe. We will be back next time we’re in Ottawa!

Came here for a birthday dinner and was disappointed. Ordered the scallops for an appetizer and it was quite bland. I ordered the gnocci for dinner and it was weirdly soft. The cream sauce was also too much (very heavy) Husband ordered the denver steak which was good. We mainly came here for the patio experience but we were the only one there that day, so it was a bit awkward. Perhaps we came too early because the patio is pretty nice theoretically. The waitress wasn't great. Overall, we expected better for the price.

I am very content with my experience here dining at the restaurant. The outside dining area is very fine with a good view. The dessert was delicious! I recommend the scallop dish!

A great restaurant with a unique concept. Buffet style, you plate your food options and pay by the weight of it. Food is amazing, very rich flavours and big variety of desserts, salads and main dishes. Busy place (because of the good food) Highly recommended place to have a good meal, try it and I’m sure you will fall in love with this place.

You can’t help but feeling healthy coming for a meal at the Green Door Restaurant & Bakery! This buffet offers so many options, you’re bound to find one or a hundred things you might want to try. If, like me, you suffer from your eyes being bigger than your stomach, you’ll want to be mindful here as you pay for your food by its weight! You may want to refrain from piling up your plate high 😉 The food always looks amazing, it’s hard not to want it all. I have never had a bad meal here. Everything I have tried has always been absolutely delicious!! To give you an idea, the plates shown in this post were about $20 each. The staff is friendly. There are quite a few tables but it does get quite busy. Even so, we’ve never had to wait. They have takeout containers and also allow people to bring their own to fill. There is parking on the street or beside and behind the plaza.

Fresh, healthy, and full of flavour! Loved the variety of vegetarian options at Green Door. The moong bean salad was a standout — so delicious! Great spot for wholesome, feel-good food.

Green Door is always such a nice experience — from the delicious food to the inviting atmosphere, it’s always enjoyable. The food is presented buffet style with many options and for every dish, there is a list stating whether the dish is gluten free, vegan, organic and different nuts that may be used etc… It’s incredibly helpful if you have food allergies or intolerances. You really can’t go wrong with any of their dishes, they’re all delicious but I would highly recommend their seaweed and cucumber salad, their lasagna, and the tofu and veg. They also have many desserts to choose from!

This is a very spartan decor vegetarian cafeteria style restaurant. You fill your own plate and pay by weight. The selection of vegetarian dishes is amazing and the food is fantastic. If I had to become a full time vegetarian I would want to cook like this. I'd never get tired of it.

The food is good… that can be said. Unfortunately not an actual buffet, it’s pay by weight and I do consider it a pretty expensive place, around $30 per plate on average and I’m usually left not fully satisfied and wanting a second. Would kill for them to offer an actual buffet, even if it was pricy. Please consider it, owners? Always the same or almost the same selection of food items every time, I wish they’d offer new and more interesting things rather than what they always have on rotation Plates and 2 person tables are simply too small, cutlery is weak too. Very crowded and cramped around the buffet especially. Just an annoyance every time

Buffet by the weight first of it kind for me. Totally vegetarian restaurant. I found salt to be less in main course meals (maybe because of vegan salt) but singapore noodles had an overdose of ginger. Overall a good place and cozy vibes. Better than going to places which serve soya and cauliflower. Do give it a shot if you are in the town

Would not recommend coming on a Monday evening. They close at 9pm, but at 7pm they are spending more time cleaning rather than making pizza, so expect a long wait. We ordered two pizzas. One was served cold and the other was missing a topping. It was make your own with pesto, feta, and spinach. They were out of spinach and presented me with just pesto and feta. Never asked if I wanted another green on there. When I asked about refunding me for the spinach, they said their system couldn't refund. She offered to put arugula on it, which we accepted. But rather than put the arugula on and let it cook for a minute, it was just put on as is. I'd recommend going to a better option in the area

We came around 7pm and it was pretty quiet. You can order from one of their pizza offerings or customize your own .We did both. The things that we liked the most is that they offer lot of interesting plant-based toppings. Pizzas were quite good. Good size and good price. Staff was really friendly and helpful .

I went here with my friends for late lunch. They make fresh pizza in front of you. Best thing I liked about them was that they offer halal chicken for toppings. You can order from one of their pizza offerings or customize your own. I went with the option of customizing my own pizza. Pizza was quite good. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Overall I will recommend this place.

Was really happy with the gluten free crust here and the veggie options. The spicy vegan was truly spicy and flavour packed. Not something I would go for every day but perfectly hit my salty carb cravings. The mushroom pizza was also good and I was happy they used good quality mushrooms but I wish there had been a few more!

We ordered 6 pizzas - prosciutto, bbq chicken, cheese, carbonara, carnivore, create your own of basically a hawaiian. The pizzas came out quickly though some of them were a bit burnt. Overall tasty. Reminds me of blaze pizza in Toronto. Pizzas were a but pricey for basically personalized sized pizzas

The food is a little bit pricey ($15 for a personal pizza) but high quality and very good. We had two different pizzas (the BBQ Chicken and Carnivore pizzas) as well as a Caesar Salad, and it was all prepared quickly and tasted great. It's all made in store, including their delicious dips (we tried the garlic aioli and sweet heat, both good) and combines a homemade feel with professional quality and taste.

I’m a PizzaExpert on YT and did a video review on this pizza. I got both the Margherita and the regular just cheese. Very floury on bottom. Nicely cooked for open fire pizza. I recommend the Margherita because of the saucy flavour. The regular pizza’s sauce seems muted. See more in my video review on YT