Downtown / Parliament Hill

Ottawa, Canada

Home to Aiāna and Perch Perch, celebrating Canadian terroir near Parliament Hill.

Places in Downtown / Parliament Hill

Aiāna A modern Canadian restaurant near Parliament Hill, celebrating Canadian terroir through a multicultural lens with seasonally inspired cuisine.
Perch Perch A chef-driven restaurant known for creative tasting menus and seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients, suited for intimate fine dining.
The Whalesbone Locations on Elgin and Bank Streets known for fresh seafood, oysters, and simple, well-executed dishes.
Must A sophisticated wine and tapas bar.

Best time to visit: May to September offers pleasant weather for exploring the ByWard Market and Parliament Hill.
Getting around: Ottawa's ByWard Market, downtown, and Westboro Village are connected by the O-Train and short walks.
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Language: English. French is co-official nationwide.
Timezone: EST (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Current trends: Ottawa's nightlife scene spans from the LGBTQ+ village on Somerset and Bank to candlelit whisky lounges in Hintonburg, with Chateau Lafayette, established in 1849, Ottawa's oldest tavern, and Perch Perch, a chef-driven restaurant in downtown Ottawa known for creative tasting menus and seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients, reflecting the capital's blend of historic institutions and contemporary fine dining.

ByWard Market — One of Canada's oldest and largest markets since 1826, offering live music, cocktails and wine bars, and 260 stalls.
Westboro Village — Home to Trio Bistro & Lounge, offering modern Canadian comfort food.