There are a lot of exciting things to do in Ottawa, and most of them have nothing to do with the government (ha!). Here are 101 things to get you started!
101 Things to Do in Ottawa
Where to Stay in Ottawa
There are several places to stay in Ottawa, many of which are in the ByWard Market and Downtown neighbourhoods. Here are 14 places to stay in Ottawa!
Quebec City Beer: La Korrigane Brasserie Artisanale
The last time I was at La Korrigane Brasserie Artisanale was in 2014 or 2015. I was relatively new to Quebec City, and meeting someone from the city’s tourism board….
Quebec City Beer: Noctem Artisans Brasseurs
A little girl is playing hopscotch on the large black tiled floor of Noctem Artisans Brasseurs in Saint-Roch as I sip a 5oz glass of Milkshake IPA. It’s my first…
Relax or Meet Friends at Café Pékoe in Saint-Roch!
Shiny metal containers sit on thick wood shelves hung with pipes behind a reclaimed wood counter at Café Pékoe in Saint-Roch. The café, which faces rue Saint-Joseph Est, is known…
Devour Smashburgers at Holy Burgers
Smashburgers have arrived in Québec City, and I, a burger addict, am over the moon with joy. To clarify, I’m not talking about the American burger chain, SmashBurger. They do…
Visit Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site
Lose yourself at Cartier-Brébeuf, a National Historic Site located within a sprawling 6.8-hectare park – it’s the perfect place to enjoy nature, and relax.
Saint-Louis Forts and Châteaux National Historic Site
An archaeological gem, literally, in Old Quebec City, Saint-Louis Forts & Châteaux National Historic Site is an important piece of Quebec City’s history. The remains of a fort and châteaux,…
Praline et Chocolat: The Best Croissants in Québec City
Finding the best croissants in Québec is a worthy quest. One I wholeheartedly embrace. The perfect croissant is buttery and flakey and airy and the epitome of breakfast sophistication. A…
Climb the Escalier Casse-cou (Breakneck Steps)
One of the most photographed staircases in Quebec City, Escalier Casse-Cou (Breakneck Steps) is also one of the oldest! After the colony of New France was established in what is…
Southeast Asian Cocktails & Banh Mì at Chez Tao!
Chez Tao, a cocktail bar in Saint-Sauveur, has been on my food & drink hitlist for quite a while. Sure the rumours of their inventive cocktails played a big role,…
Toboggan Festival: A Fab New Year’s Fest!
OMG, Quebec City New Year’s just got better! Sure, three to four days (and nights) and parties and food and activities have been a part of Quebec City’s new year’s…