Yelping about Canada in a Basket for me is akin to a public service announcement for tourists. This…read moretiny store located in the Market Building of the Byward Market should be a definite stop for anyone looking to bring home Canadian goods, whether you are a foreigner or Canadian. Jammed into every shelf and corner and carousel display of this store are goodies native to Canada. You won't find cheap souvenir T shirts here but items like local honey from numerous provinces, Saskatchewan jams, bison pate, Ice wine flavored teas--a truly dazzling assortment of authentic Canadian goods, for every budget, and from the familiar to the different. If your loved ones have had enough of maple, impress them with Ice-wine syrup then. Unlike the Ottawa duty free shop, which only has the cheaper version, Canada in a Basket has the premium one also. It must be good since I bought it and sis hasn't shared any with me. If you have an OCD friend you need relief from for a few hours, bring them here and let your buddy pore through what seems like an endless array of items, food items, jewelry, clothing etc. While I I don't envy the proprietor at inventory time, I am grateful she took the time to amass such an array of uniquely wonderful items. Canada in a Basket will even customize a basket for you and ship it, hence the name. Seriously, there was so much here, I was actually getting dizzy just looking at a few shelves of jams, and I hadn't even ventured to the Byward Market bars prior. You don't need to agonize over the meager pickings at the airport duty free shop. Come to this fun place to shop for Canadian souvenirs.

This station is west of Nepean. It is 15 mins away from the main Ottawa train station…read more There is plenty of parking. There are no any covered passenger waiting areas outside of the main station. When we arrived, it was cold, damp and starting to rain.

If you're taking the train in or out of Ottawa, I would absolutely recommend travelling via (ha!)…read morethe station in Barrhaven. Yes, it's small, but it's cozy, and I find it much cheerier and cleaner than the city station. I agree with Fauve - I think taking the train is the most pleasurable and civilized way to travel. No checked baggage, no taking off my shoes for security and free wifi. If I could take the train everywhere, I totally would. Note that this station is also a major transit hub, so there's a ton of buses to get you anywhere in the city you need to be. The service here is good, and it has a much more calm and relaxed feeling than any airport I've ever been in. Don't be alarmed - it is, in fact, right next to a field.

I went to Pakenham this season for the first time. It was also my first time skiing at all. I…read moresigned up for the Discovery program, which is a package that gets you a one-hour beginners' lesson, equipment rentals, and a 4-hour lift ticket for $55. This was a great deal, and made skiing really accessible for me. Otherwise I would have for sure been too nervous to go try this on my own. I didn't feel like the website gave me enough information about where to go and when, but when I phoned to ask questions, the person who answered my call was super helpful. The lesson took place first thing on a Saturday morning. There was a ski option and a snowboard option. The age ranges were so varied. Some were as young as little kids, right up to adults. I was divided into a group with three other adults, and a super helpful instructor named Stew. He was a jolly, retired gentleman who was empathetic, helpful, and hilarious. Stew took us on the baby hill (like, seriously, one smaller than the bunny hill) to teach us the basics. We learned how to go up the rope tow, and how to ski on the bunny hill. I was so nervous about learning this, but byu the end was so comfortable, and actually excited about coming back to try again. I mentioned that the lift ticket was for four hours. After the lesson, I continued to practice on the bunny hill for another hour and a half. It got really old after about 45 minutes, but I hadn't learned how to use the chair lift. I ended up leaving before the pass had expired/ There's a level 2 to the discover program, which I will be excited to try next season. I hope I get to learn how to use the chair lift!

Very well kept bikes on the canal at a perfect location. Prices are very reasonable and the canal…read morepath was fun to bike though it is poorly maintained. Ottawa City needs to repair the canal path

It was a beautiful day for a bike ride! We rented a couple of e bikes, which really allow you to go…read morelong distance without getting too tired, and had a wonderful day on the canal. There were waterfalls, picnic sites and some cool bars overlooking Dow's lake. It was easy to rent online and they were very accommodating and really helped with directions. I might go again tomorrow!

For people that come to Ottawa on a whim, or those that are downtown and need more information on…read moreevents, this is the place to go. The Capital Infocentre has all the information you need on festivals, events, and even some of the city's history. I don't make it a habit to go here, though, since much of the info you need is readily available online, but it's just as easy to go in or call and ask if you're not so computer literate. The location is great for tourists, as it is right across from Parliament Hill. It also has the awesome Terry Fox statue in fron of the building, and don't take my word for it, but I'm pretty sure that the Mosaika Sound and Light Show actually projects onto the Parliament building from the top of the Infocentre. Also, if you've ever wondered where those Ottawa Walking Tours depart from, this place is it.

These fine people at this kiosk in the mall, saw more of myself and my dad than I am sure they…read morecould do with in a lifetime. Sometimes twice a day. They know just about everything we could have asked and had so many great suggestions and tidbits to offer us on our travels. Maps, buying tickets, the bus set up, locations of museums and historic landmarks.. they answered everything and helped with it all. They were honest when we asked things about any kind of crime issues, all that good stuff. They were just really special. For people new to the city, just visiting or just want to meet some special folks, visit the Capital Info Kiosk!

I am as frequent transit user. And Ottawa's LRT us a series of bad decisions all intended to save…read moremoney, resulting in a sub optimal set of facilities that will curse the city for generations to come. The way finding is poor. Once you're in the paid fare zone is impossible to update your Presto card. Overall, it feels like a transit station designed from a book by someone who has never ridden transit in their life.

The Light Rail Train (LRT) Line One finally became operational at 2:00PM Sat 14 Sep 19 after many…read moredelays! Tunney's Pasture station is the western end of Line One, it is a big hub where many bus routes converge. Located thereby are various Govt of Canada buildings and within easy walking distance is Holland Crossing. You can easily hop on the LRT from here and be at Rideau Centre in less than 15 mins plus this way you need not worry about finding parking in or near the Rideau Centre! It's about time that a modern city such as Canada's capital got an effective train transit system, this is a huge step of progress for everyone in Ottawa!

Was very pleased with my stay at Avalon. Christine is a gracious host and great cook. The room…read morewas spacious and clean and great location. Easy walk to the central part of town and close to bus stops for easy access to other areas. Did a fair amount of walking and the location of this B&B was just perfect. Would recommend this spot to anyone visiting Ottawa, not only for the location but also for the exceptional food served.

The Avalon Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful place to stay when you are visiting Ottawa. It is…read morelocated on a quiet side street just minutes walk from downtown and historic Ottawa. The rooms are lovely with all the amenities that you might need and the breakfasts are wonderful: eggs benedict, banana pancakes, homemade waffles with cinnamon apple compote and fresh fruit. Christine is very helpful from finding just the right restaurant for dinner to great sight-seeing tips, to having off-street parking available. We came for the Ottawa Marathon and the Avalon B&B made the stay perfect. Can't wait for the next one!

Not recommended to french speakers. It was not a good experience for us. We are a mixed language…read moregroup and specifically wanted a double language tour (it is advertised as such). The guide wants to speak english only and will ask to do so 2 minutes into the tour. The tour is short and very uninformative, mostly jokes about how bad the streets in Quebec are or how lazy the canadian politicians are. The bus is very loud which makes understanding the few informations given a challenge. I can guarantee you any ferry or bus tour i had in my life was better than this.

This is a fun way to see Ottawa. You get a nice overview of sites on land then you head into the…read moreriver which gives you a great view of the city. We had an informative host. It was a fun way to start our visit in Ottawa. Thanks!