Date night · Ottawa
Date night in Ottawa
Pick the vibe — first date, anniversary, or low-key Friday — and use this Ottawa shortlist of romantic spots, dinner picks and walks.
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Top spots in Ottawa
ByWard Market
Food & DrinkByWard
BeaverTails, farmers stalls and late-night patios.
Gatineau Park
OutdoorsGatineau
Lakes, 165 km of trails, peak fall colour.
National Gallery
CultureByWard
Giant spider out front, Group of Seven inside.
Commissioners Park Tulips
OutdoorsDows Lake
300,000 tulips peak mid-May.
Where to eat
Atelier
$$$$Molecular tasting · Hintonburg
44 surprise courses — Ottawa's most experimental.
Riviera
$$$Modern Canadian · Downtown
Old bank turned glittery brasserie.
El Camino
$$Mexican street · Elgin
Tacos and mezcal, basement vibes.
Beckta
$$$$Canadian tasting · Centretown
Wine country in a Victorian mansion.
Frequently asked
- Start with a wine bar, then a slow-paced dinner, then dessert or a walk. Highlights right now: ByWard Market, Gatineau Park, National Gallery.
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