Friday
- 7:30 PM
Riviera
Modern Canadian · $$$ · DowntownIconic kickoff — Old bank turned glittery brasserie.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Saturday
- 10:00 AMByWard MarketFood & Drink · ByWard
BeaverTails, farmers stalls and late-night patios.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in ByWard — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 1:00 PM
El Camino
Mexican street · $$ · ElginTacos and mezcal, basement vibes.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in Elgin — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 3:30 PMNational GalleryCulture · ByWard
Giant spider out front, Group of Seven inside.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in ByWard — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 9:00 PM
Atelier
Molecular tasting · $$$$ · Hintonburg44 surprise courses — Ottawa's most experimental.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in Hintonburg — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Sunday
- 2:00 PMGatineau ParkOutdoors · Gatineau
Lakes, 165 km of trails, peak fall colour.
Why this pick- ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
- ·Keeps you in Gatineau — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
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