🇨🇦 Ottawa Bucket List: Must-Do Experiences
🏨 Accommodation ✨ The Westin Ottawa Steps from Parliament Hill & ByWard Market Chic lobby with complimentary drinks 🥂 Modern, spotless rooms ✨ Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre Great downtown location Budget-friendly (no canal views but solid amenities) Tims coffee in the lobby ☕ ✨ Fairmont Château Laurier More Instagram spot than hotel (historic but dated) Perfect for lobby photos 📸 🍽️ Dining 🍫 Chocolats Favoris Chocolate heaven! Artisanal treats + ice cream for kids. Ideal for gifts 🎁 ⭐ Atelier Michelin 2-star creative cuisine 💰 Book weeks ahead! 🦆 Chez Lucien (⭐ 5/5) Local fave for duck confit, escargot & craft beer 🍺 Killer burgers/fries – always packed! 🎡 Entertainment 🏛️ Parliament Hill Summer: Light shows & Changing of the Guard Book free tours online for behind-the-scenes access 🛍️ ByWard Market Bustling crafts/food stalls + street performers Try the Obama Cookie (sweet alert!) 🍪 🚶 Rideau Canal Top hiking trail with historic vibes 🏺 Canadian Museum of History Canada’s story + Indigenous culture Kid-friendly interactive exhibits 🎨 National Gallery of Canada Masterpieces + Moshe Safdie’s iconic architecture Photographer’s paradise 📷 🛍️ Shopping ByWard Market/National Gallery shop: Handmade souvenirs #Ottawa #OttawaTravel #SlowTravel #CanadaTravel #FoodieDiary #HikingAdventures #ExploreCanada