{"id":7774,"date":"2025-10-11T06:58:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T10:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealtips.com\/?p=7774"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:40:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:40:53","slug":"travel-tips-for-visiting-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montrealtips.com\/fr\/2025\/10\/11\/travel-tips-for-visiting-ottawa\/","title":{"rendered":"Conseils de voyage pour visiter Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"861\">Ottawa, Canada\u2019s bilingual capital, blends historic landmarks with vibrant culture and world-class festivals. Whether you\u2019re skating on the Rideau Canal in winter or exploring ByWard Market in summer, the city rewards every traveler with charm, order, and character.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"914\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know before you go.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"971\"><strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"969\">1. When Is the Best Time to Visit Ottawa?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1494\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1101\">\r\n<p data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1101\"><strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"998\">Spring (March\u2013May):<\/strong> Mild weather and the <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1047\">Canadian Tulip Festival<\/strong>, when over a million tulips bloom along Dow\u2019s Lake.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1253\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1253\"><strong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1129\">Summer (June\u2013August):<\/strong> Warm temperatures, bustling patios, and festivals like <strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1202\">RBC Bluesfest<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1217\">Jazz Fest<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1237\">Canada Day<\/strong> celebrations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1347\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1347\"><strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1288\">Autumn (September\u2013November):<\/strong> Crisp air and fiery foliage; ideal for budget travelers.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1494\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1494\"><strong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1381\">Winter (December\u2013February):<\/strong> Iconic <strong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1403\">Winterlude<\/strong> festival and skating on the <strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1457\">Rideau Canal Skateway<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest outdoor rink.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1593\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1593\"><em data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1504\">Tip:<\/em> Book early for major summer and winter festivals\u2014rooms sell fast near Parliament Hill.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1763\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1610\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.usnews.com\/Ottawa_Canada\/When_To_Visit\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1684\">U.S. News Travel<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotels.com\/go\/canada\/ottawa-travel-kit\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1761\">Hotels.com Travel Kit<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1819\"><strong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1817\">2. What Should You Pack for Each Season?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\r\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2098\">\r\n<thead data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1854\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1854\">\r\n<th data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1834\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1833\">Season<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1854\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1850\">Essentials<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2098\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1954\">\r\n<td data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1903\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1902\">Winter<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1954\">Thermal layers, insulated coat, gloves, boots<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2024\">\r\n<td data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1975\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1974\">Spring \/ Fall<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2024\">Waterproof jacket, sweater layers, umbrella<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2098\">\r\n<td data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2038\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2037\">Summer<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2098\">Light clothes, hat, sunglasses, SPF, refillable bottle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2204\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2204\"><em data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2202\">Carry comfortable walking shoes year-round \u2014 downtown Ottawa is compact and best explored on foot.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2297\"><strong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2221\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartertravel.com\/destinations\/ottawa-canada\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2295\">SmarterTravel<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2302\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2342\"><strong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2340\">3. How to Get Around the City<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2831\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2456\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2456\"><strong data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2365\">Public Transit:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2380\">OC Transpo<\/strong> buses and the <strong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2410\">O-Train LRT<\/strong> network; use a <strong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2441\">Presto Card<\/strong> or day-pass.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2590\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2590\"><strong data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2482\">Cycling &amp; Scooters:<\/strong> Explore via <strong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2512\">VeloGo (HOPR)<\/strong> bikes or scooters from <strong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2544\">Lime<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2557\">Bird<\/strong> along the <strong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2587\">Capital Pathway<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2694\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2694\"><strong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2614\">Rideshare \/ Taxi:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2623\">Uber<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2633\">Lyft<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2648\">Blue Line<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2670\">Capital Taxi<\/strong> are reliable options.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2831\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2831\"><strong data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2709\">Walking:<\/strong> Most downtown attractions\u2014<strong data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2755\">Parliament Hill<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2774\">ByWard Market<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2792\">Rideau Canal<\/strong>\u2014are within 20 minutes of each other.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2992\"><strong data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2848\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Capital_Pathway\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2925\">Wikipedia \u2013 Capital Pathway<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/mapturners.com\/guides\/canada\/ottawa\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2990\">MapTurners Guide<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"2997\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3055\"><strong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3053\">4. What Are the Must-See Attractions in Ottawa?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3097\"><strong data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3095\">Parliament Hill &amp; Rideau Canal<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3268\">Visit the <strong data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3132\">Parliament Buildings<\/strong> for free guided tours and witness the <strong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3196\">Changing of the Guard<\/strong>. In winter, skate or stroll along the UNESCO-listed <strong data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3265\">Rideau Canal<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3293\"><strong data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3291\">ByWard Market<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3399\">A lively hub for local produce, restaurants, and nightlife\u2014don\u2019t miss classic <strong data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3387\">BeaverTails<\/strong> pastries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3435\"><strong data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3433\">Museums &amp; Cultural Sites<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3751\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3513\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3513\"><strong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3468\">National Gallery of Canada<\/strong> \u2013 world-class art and Indigenous exhibits.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3597\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3597\"><strong data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3546\">Canadian Museum of History<\/strong> \u2013 stories of Canada\u2019s peoples and civilizations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3670\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3670\"><strong data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3623\">Canadian War Museum<\/strong> \u2013 military artifacts and immersive exhibits.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3751\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3751\"><strong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3703\">National Arts Centre (NAC)<\/strong> \u2013 theatre, ballet, and symphony performances.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3934\"><strong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3768\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rideau_Canal\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3839\">Wikipedia \u2013 Rideau Canal<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cntraveler.com\/story\/where-to-eat-stay-and-play-in-ottawa-canada\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3932\">CN Traveler<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3939\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3990\"><strong data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3988\">5. What Festivals Should You Experience?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\r\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\r\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4373\">\r\n<thead data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4038\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4038\">\r\n<th data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4007\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4006\">Festival<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4019\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4018\">Month<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4038\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4034\">Highlight<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4373\">\r\n<tr data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4152\">\r\n<td data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4105\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4104\">Winterlude<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"4105\" data-end=\"4116\" data-col-size=\"sm\">February<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4152\">Ice sculptures &amp; canal skating<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4225\">\r\n<td data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4183\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4182\">Canadian Tulip Festival<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4189\">May<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4225\">Over 1 million tulips in bloom<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4297\">\r\n<td data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4243\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4242\">Canada Day<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"4243\" data-end=\"4252\" data-col-size=\"sm\">July 1<\/td>\r\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4297\">Fireworks &amp; concerts on Parliament Hill<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4373\">\r\n<td data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4329\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4328\">RBC Bluesfest &amp; CityFolk<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4346\" data-col-size=\"sm\">July\u2013September<\/td>\r\n<td data-start=\"4346\" data-end=\"4373\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Major music festivals<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4457\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4457\"><em data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4455\">Check local calendars early\u2014tickets and accommodations book up months ahead.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"4459\" data-end=\"4745\"><strong data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4474\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Winterlude\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4541\">Wikipedia \u2013 Winterlude<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/rest-of-world\/rediscover-canada-ottawa-unveils-strong-pass-for-free-park-museum-entry-aims-to-boost-tourism\/articleshow\/121888945.cms\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4743\">Times of India Travel<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4750\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4752\" data-end=\"4801\"><strong data-start=\"4755\" data-end=\"4799\">6. What to Eat, Buy &amp; Experience Locally<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"5137\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4803\" data-end=\"4869\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4869\"><strong data-start=\"4805\" data-end=\"4817\">Cuisine:<\/strong> Try <em data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4831\">poutine<\/em>, <em data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4846\">BeaverTails<\/em>, and <em data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4866\">butter tarts<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4870\" data-end=\"4955\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4955\"><strong data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4888\">Restaurants:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4905\">The Whalesbone<\/em>, <em data-start=\"4907\" data-end=\"4916\">Riviera<\/em>, <em data-start=\"4918\" data-end=\"4936\">Play Food &amp; Wine<\/em> on Elgin Street.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"5028\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5028\"><strong data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"4972\">Souvenirs:<\/strong> Maple syrup, Indigenous art, and locally made crafts.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5029\" data-end=\"5137\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5137\"><strong data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5044\">Shopping:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5065\">CF Rideau Centre<\/strong> for brands, or <strong data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5098\">Perfect Books<\/strong> \/ <strong data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5118\">Octopus Books<\/strong> for local reads.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5294\"><strong data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5154\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.co.uk\/article\/the-coolest-city-in-north-america-its-not-where-youd-expect-vfd26z3pv\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5155\" data-end=\"5292\">The Times UK \u2013 Ottawa Feature<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"5296\" data-end=\"5299\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5301\" data-end=\"5346\"><strong data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5344\">7. Money, Etiquette &amp; Practical Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5348\" data-end=\"5684\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5348\" data-end=\"5421\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5421\"><strong data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5363\">Currency:<\/strong> Canadian dollars (CAD); credit and tap payments common.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5480\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5480\"><strong data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5436\">Tipping:<\/strong> 15\u201320% for restaurants, 10\u201320% for taxis.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5481\" data-end=\"5579\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5579\"><strong data-start=\"5483\" data-end=\"5496\">Language:<\/strong> English &amp; French \u2014 simple French greetings (<em data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5550\">Bonjour<\/em>, <em data-start=\"5552\" data-end=\"5559\">Merci<\/em>) are appreciated.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5684\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5684\"><strong data-start=\"5582\" data-end=\"5600\">Holiday Hours:<\/strong> Many museums close Mondays \/ Tuesdays off-season; stores close on major holidays.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5788\"><strong data-start=\"5689\" data-end=\"5701\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aaa.com\/tripcanvas\/article\/ottawa-travel-guide-CM1516\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5702\" data-end=\"5786\">AAA Trip Canvas<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"5790\" data-end=\"5793\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5795\" data-end=\"5836\"><strong data-start=\"5798\" data-end=\"5834\">8. Hidden Gems &amp; Local Favorites<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5838\" data-end=\"6190\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5838\" data-end=\"5921\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5921\"><strong data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5873\">Rideau River Eastern Pathway:<\/strong> A peaceful riverside walking \/ cycling route.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5922\" data-end=\"5999\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5924\" data-end=\"5999\"><strong data-start=\"5924\" data-end=\"5945\">Hog\u2019s Back Falls:<\/strong> Urban waterfalls and picnic spot near Mooney\u2019s Bay.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6086\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6086\"><strong data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6025\">Neighborhood Caf\u00e9s:<\/strong> <em data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6044\">Little Victories<\/em>, <em data-start=\"6046\" data-end=\"6062\">Arlington Five<\/em>, <em data-start=\"6064\" data-end=\"6083\">Happy Goat Coffee<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6087\" data-end=\"6190\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6190\"><strong data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6113\">Local Markets &amp; Art:<\/strong> Explore <em data-start=\"6122\" data-end=\"6148\">Lansdowne Farmers Market<\/em> or independent galleries in Hintonburg.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<blockquote data-start=\"6192\" data-end=\"6288\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6194\" data-end=\"6288\"><em data-start=\"6194\" data-end=\"6286\">Locals are friendly\u2014ask for recommendations; they often lead you to Ottawa\u2019s best secrets.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p data-start=\"6290\" data-end=\"6496\"><strong data-start=\"6293\" data-end=\"6305\">Sources:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/besttripgallery.com\/canada\/travel-to-ottawa-get-ready-for-a-perfect-trip\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6306\" data-end=\"6405\">BestTripGallery<\/a>, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/wotpost.org\/11-ottawa-travel-tips-for-your-2023-vacation\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6407\" data-end=\"6494\">WotPost Travel Tips<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr data-start=\"6498\" data-end=\"6501\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6503\" data-end=\"6533\"><strong data-start=\"6506\" data-end=\"6533\">&#xfe0f; 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