Find yourself out in Ottawa looking for things to do? Tanger Outlets Ottawa sits right off a…read morehighway exit that has all the fan favorites like Nike, Adidas, Ralph Lauren Polo, Roots, Gap, Columbia, Asics, Lululemon and many more. Gotta love finding deals at Outlets especially the sale or clearance items as most stores had great deals to be had. It is hard to walk out empty handed with all the popular brands. With plenty of parking, a decent food court and many shops, Tanger is a nice shopping mall to find some deals.

Went to Tanger Outlets Ottawa and honestly had a really good time…read more There's a ton of stores and I actually found stuff here I couldn't find online or at regular locations which surprised me. The deals were really good too Old Navy was solid as usual and even Lululemon had that 2 for $100 leggings thing. They have QR codes everywhere so you can just scan and join their rewards/app on the spot and get coupons while you shop which is kinda nice, didn't feel complicated. The vibe was cute too there's like a fire pit in the middle (even though it was sunny lol), music playing, and I swear I smelled mini donuts at one point with some bangers playing lol Also random tip but if you're signed up with Lindt you can get free chocolate bag for your birthday (and like up to 30 days after). Only thing is the food area is super small, like a couple spots, so don't expect a full food court. But honestly you won't really care because there's a lot to walk through. Would go back for sure.

Nice selection of thrift store clothing that is in good shape. I think they are selective about…read morewhat they accept. I find the quality and prices very good AND it's a registered charity; part of the Big Sisters/Brothers organization so proceeds are going to an excellent cause. They now have a small housewares section but don't have room for big items like furniture. I do make sure this place is on my list when I'm on the hunt for something. Ample free parking and close to other shopping on Merivale.

Thrive Select Thrift Store is a thrift store that sells clothing and accessories, and 100% of their…read moreprofits go to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ottawa. I like that the impacts of donations and purchases stay local. And organizations that help kids always have my support. The clothing at Thrive appears to be geared towards youth and so skews on the younger side, in my opinion. The racks are filled with brands like Old Navy, Garage, and Ardene. Prices are cheaper than places like Value Village. They had some new items like Funko Pops and Squishmallows, while I was there, but I guess these depend on donations, perhaps these were from a business (?) They also had some used video games and controllers. They also have (new) Big Brothers and Big Sisters merchandise. Staff are friendly. I believe that many of them are volunteers. They are located in the Emerald Plaza. Lots of free parking in the plaza.

This is a huge mall with an incredible number of shops spread over three floors. All major stores…read moreare available including Uniqlo, Apple, Roots, Apple, Aritzia, H&M, Old Navy, Gap and Zara. There's also direct entrance to Walmart on the 3rd floor. Gets busy in the weekend with visitors. Prices are decent for apparels and food. Mall is mostly clean and organized. Elevators are on one side of the mall, little annoying. But they have free parking garage which is nice.

I love bayshore and shop there often, but there was this hair product salon station in…read moreparticular..this guy kept promoting it, it's the KK salon by cole's. He pulled us over and used me as an example after I said no anyway, like 2-3 times. Used my mother and sister as examples like we were dolls and didn't even fix her hair, the serum totally messed up my hair and my curls fell. Only reason it's bumped down to 3 stars. Do not recommend the KK hair products, mad expensive. $50 for hair serum!?!?!? He attemped to push my mom, who could NOT get it, and pushed more eventually gave up and gave dirty looks. Other stores are great, found the book I was looking for at Cole's too.

I enjoy this shopping centre. The stores are spread out…read moremaking it a great place to walk around. For those who prefer there are multiple areas to park and easy navigating to all of these areas by vehicle. The retail places vary with many decent restaurants, most eat in but some take out There is also a Walmart, Loblaws SportChek, Best Buy Starbucks and Chapters. There is a TD bank, Jask SPA and First Choice Haircutters. Oops Landmark 24 theaters is front and centre with great movies There are more that I apologize for neglecting. One stop for shopping, services and entertainment

OMG, this place is a maze. Driving around is a nightmare. It's impossible to know where anything…read moreis. Apparently there is a dollar store here. Have I ever found it? No. It's an outdoor plaza presumably designed by those people who make those "can the mouse reach the cheese" games where there's a mouse on the left side, a bunch of squiggly lines in the middle, and a piece of cheese on the right side. You know what I'm talking about! There are parts of the parking lot where unexpectedly you hit a dead end. So if you entered this dead end looking for a parking spot and there are no empty spots you have to back out. Now it's relatively narrow, so IF none of the cars on either side are parked jutting out of their spots too much, AND you have a really tiny car, you MIGHT be able to 3-point turn your way out. Otherwise, you're backing out, and if 2 other cars followed you into this dead end, well guess what? You're going to have to communicate that you're not a bozo for backing up, but you have to back up because it's a dead end and there are no parking spots, and then you're all going to have to back out. I hardly ever go to any of the stores here because they don't really have anything special. They are all stores that are pretty much everywhere: Walmart, Chapters, LCBO, etc. The restaurants are mostly big chains like Boston Pizza, Montana's, Moxie's etc.. If you live in Kanata, I guess this is your local mall and so you go here. If you don't live in Kanata, I don't think there is a reason to make a special trip out here. If you happen to be in Kanata anyway (like visiting relatives, going to a work meeting, etc.) then I feel the only things worth checking out are restaurants here that don't have a branch anywhere else (e.g. Tomaso's Pizza, RARE Steak House, Aperitivo, etc.).

With an ever changing selection of home accents, this is a great place for those that like vintage…read moreor country décor. You never know what you may find. The merchandising is wonderful. They have new 'reproduction' items, but they also will bring in re-purposed, new and vintage finds. (I found the most extraordinary lace knit crib blanket in there on one visit - was thrilled!) Yesterday I found old folding measuring sticks. The store is fun to poke through and the staff is helpful but also willing to let you browse. Would I return: Yes Would I recommend: Yes

From the owner: The Tin Barn Market is a furniture, home decor and accessories shop, ...cozied up to a bakery,…read moretucked in the beautiful heritage downtown of Almonte, Ontario. We are open 7 days a week, just a half hour drive from Ottawa and always happy to help you find just the right thing to make your house a home. The shop brings together a stylishly eclectic mix of vintage, repurposed & handpicked items. We love antique picking trips & we never get tired of transforming dated furniture with Chalk Paint™

Oh gosh this mall was exhausting ! The amount of people I felt like I was in a movie. Non stop…read moreyelling and running around was wild. They did have a lot of stores but it was way to much we left. The outlets was wayyyyyy better

retail/shopping BLOWS in Canada (definitely better down south...), The Bay, Nordstrom, Saks.. all…read moreGONE now. This is right downtown; so good location. Similar to eaton centre (another store gone in canada) in Toronto.

I usually visit here daily for groceries and things I need because the location is convenient for…read moreme. Lately though I have received bad customer service...in three stores the cashier (all new employees) couldn't figure out the change to give me...they kept looking at the coins and trying to read numbers and had to ask for help from another cashier! Today I went to Mark's and a new clerk was rude and just threw my purchase on the counter...no thank you etc. I told her she needed to learn some customer service! What is happening to the retail industry?

I came to South Keys Shopping Centre a couple of times during my stay in Ottawa. It was the closest…read moreshopping centre from my hotel. I did some damage spending-wise! I first came here to watch a movie at the Cineplex. I saw Yesterday on my birthday and then came back the following day to shop. The stores here suit my needs. I love Winners, Marshalls, and Chapters. I got great deal! All three are close together that you don't need to move your car. I had lunch at Kelsey's and shopped at Roots. Both places are away from all the clustered boxed stores, facing Bank Street. There used to be a Globo, but that has since closed down and remains empty. It's a cool place to shop, take in a movie, and eat. (235)

This mall serves the community of Kanata north, near Klondike. The area itself does have an…read moreinteresting history, dating way back about a hundred years or more, but that's for another time. This mall is just a few years old, and it contains a Sobeys, Dollarama, Rexall drug store, a small Starbucks, a Haircutters, and and LCBO. The stores are surrounded by parking space. I go here mostly for the Sobeys. Incidentally, this sobeys is a Franchise, as is the Sobey's on Carp Road at Hazeldean - the one on Hazeldean at Terry Fox is a corporate store.

... memories …read more... When I lived and worked throughout Canada's Atlantic Provinces, Ottawa was almost like a second home to me during the 70's and 80's. I travelled / stayed there often, via business, and even more so for pleasure stays. I chose to stay at hotels offering rooms with kitchenettes. Which allowed me the option to shop during walks and stays, and dine back at my hotel. The Byward Market area was one of my favourite spots to walkabout, browse, and shop. And especially so during the summer and fall months, when it was so alive with street venders, and others featuring locally-grown fresh fruits and veggies. It was a good while ago, but a standout for me during these stays was a fish/seafood shop. I used to purchase squid there. Then on the way back to the hotel, catch a bottle of white wine, and some butter. Cooking the squid back at the hotel was fun, and made for several very fragrant, tasty, and much-enjoyed meals. Street vendor selections of farm-fresh offerings of fruits and veggies, were a delight to see during summer and early-fall stays. Their products not only contributed to meals, were often purchased and enjoyed 'in hand' and enjoyed during walkabouts. And before I forget, so were the several tasty 'beavertails' enjoyed, at any time of year, from a bakery there. (previously reviewed) My visits to the Byward Market, and area, were via day time browsing and shopping walkabouts. They were fun, interesting, and much-enjoyed.

This area of the city is a popular destination that you must see for sight seeing in Ottawa…read more There's a lot to see and do down here, and more Restaurants than you can possibly eat at in a month of Sundays! They also host special events down here. Certain streets are pedestrian only, where you will find crafters and fruit/vegetable vendors, people who sell honey and maple syrup, Beavertails, and seasonal items all sold at booths on the streets. This visit, I found a rare treasure: a bracelet with my name on it!! The Byward Market is coming up to a remarkable anniversary: in 2026, it will be 200 years old!! Found this snippet on the internet: "The ByWard Market is where Ottawa was born. Established by Lt-Col. John By in 1826, the ByWard Market is one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The legendary builder of the Rideau Canal; Lt-Col. By himself laid out the street plan of the Market, designating George and York Streets to be extra wide to accommodate the horse-drawn carriages that brought foodstuffs to the market every day." We seem to gravitate there at least once a year in the warmer months. It's also a terrific area for people watching!!