A Scenic Citywalk with Maple Views & Delicious Bites! 🍁☕

With 20°C sunshine, this route blends autumn foliage, coffee stops, photo ops, and mouthwatering food—pure happiness in one day! 📍 Recommended Route 1️⃣ City Hall Parking & Marion Dewar Plaza ⏰ 20-30min Park at City Hall (cheap & convenient). Stroll through Marion Dewar Plaza – cute fountains & sculptures make great photo spots! 2️⃣ Rideau Canal Walk + Equator Coffee Break ☕️ Walk along the canal’s tree-lined paths (🍁 peak foliage views!). Stop at Equator Coffee – their latte is a must-try! 😎 3️⃣ Parliament Hill Visit ⏰ 30-40min Sip coffee while admiring Gothic spires + fall colors. Best time? Sunset! Golden light makes for epic silhouette shots. 4️⃣ Château Laurier → Major’s Hill Park ⏰ 20-30min Pass the Fairmont Château Laurier (📸 fairytale castle vibes). Major’s Hill Park = BEST panoramic view of Parliament + canal + fall foliage! 5️⃣ Final Stop: ByWard Market Feast! 🦆⏰ 60-90min Quanjude Peking Duck – crispy, juicy perfection. BeaverTails – warm, cinnamon-sugar fried dough (Canadian classic!). 🗺️ Route Summary 🚗 City Hall → Rideau Canal → Equator Coffee → Parliament Hill → Château Laurier → Major’s Hill Park → ByWard Market (Quanjude + BeaverTails) ⏳ Time & Tips Total time: 3.5-5hrs (perfect half/full-day adventure). Photography tips: Parliament Hill: Sunset = dramatic silhouettes. Major’s Hill Park: Use a wide-angle lens for sweeping views! FYI: This year’s warm weather means leaves aren’t fully red yet—but still gorgeous! Where’s YOUR favorite fall spot? Share your 🍁 pics below! #OttawaLife #TorontoLife #OttawaEats #MontrealLife #OttawaFall #MapleLeafSeason #AutumnVibes #FallTravel