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SEE AND DO

Ottawa Area’s Top Attractions

The best our area has to offer

Local Dining

Fun, close to home

  • North and Navy Restaurant: Located at 226 Nepean St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0B8 (just a short walk from your address). This restaurant offers Northern Italian cuisine inspired by the Bacari of Venice. They are known for using seasonal ingredients and offer a tasting menu, private dining rooms, and a casual "Bacaro" for drinks and small bites.
     

  • Aroma Meze: A place to enjoy "Meze" (small dishes) with Greek and Mediterranean influences. They have a globally-inspired menu and cater to groups.
     

  • Other nearby options include Moxies (Canadian), Lone Star Texas Grill (Mexican), and various other restaurants in the broader Nepean area. You can explore more options and potentially find more that are closer using online maps or restaurant review sites.

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Art Museum

Our town treasure

Ottawa has several notable art institutions within a reasonable distance. You would likely need to travel a bit (by car, public transport, or a longer walk) to reach them:
 

  • National Gallery of Canada: While not directly on Nepean Street, it is a major art museum in Ottawa, housing a significant collection of Canadian and international art.
     

  • Ottawa Art Gallery: Another important art institution in the city, focusing on contemporary and historical art, with a strong emphasis on the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
     

You can use online maps to determine the exact distance and travel time from where you're located to these museums. There might also be smaller private galleries closer to the address that a more focused search could reveal.

Neighborhood Tour

Make special memories

The area around Nepean Street in Centretown Ottawa is known for being quite walkable and having its own character.
 

Here are some ways you might approach a "neighborhood tour":
 

  • Self-Guided Walk: Explore the streets around 237 Nepean Street on foot. Notice the architecture, local businesses, and any historical markers you might find. Areas like Elgin Street, Bank Street, and Somerset Street West (all within walking distance) have distinct vibes and points of interest.
     

  • Look for General Ottawa Walking Tours: Search online for "Ottawa walking tours" or "Centretown Ottawa walking tours." These might cover the general area and pass near Nepean Street, even if they don't start exactly there. Websites like Viator, GetYourGuide, or local tourism sites are good places to check.
     

  • Consider Themed Tours: Depending on your interests, you might find themed walking tours focusing on history, architecture, or even food in the Centretown area.
     

Given the address's location in Centretown, a self-guided exploration of the surrounding streets is likely the easiest way to get a feel for the neighborhood. You'll find a mix of residential buildings, businesses, and potentially some historical architecture.

Experience the vibrant downtown scene for couples in Ottawa

Partners

Stay tuned! We're working on some great local partnerships to make your time in Ottawa even better.

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