A May long weekend in downtown Ottawa just hits different 🌷
Tulips are still out, patios are starting to fill up, and the whole downtown core feels like it’s waking up at once.
Grab a coffee, wander Sparks Street, take a few photos at Parliament Hill or the National War Memorial, and see where the rest of the day goes. If you feel like doing a bit more, Escape Bicycle Tours & Rentals is an easy way to explore the city with a new POV.
And of course, there are plenty of cafés and local spots to pop into along the way when you need a break.
If you want to turn it into a full day, bring the kids to the Bank of Canada Museum, explore the Immersive Parliamentary Experience, or go for something a little unexpected with The Haunted Walk.
Link in bio for the full guide.
#DowntownOttawa #MayLongWeekend #HelloDowntown #ExploreOttawa #SupportLocal #SpringInTheCity
Your inbox will still be there when you get back. Your lunch break, on the other hand, is happening right now 🥪☀️
Downtown is full of easy, affordable spots to grab something delicious, step outside for a bit, and actually take a break that feels like one.
Some spots to check out:
@eatmadradish - 116 Albert St. & 275 Slater St.
@gooneysottawa - 294 Albert St.
@cafe.deluxe.ottawa - 200 Kent St.
@viebella_market_deli - 87 Sparks St.
@creperierim - 89 Sparks St.
@ottawabikecafe - 79 Sparks St.
@lemoulindeprovencekd - 30 Metcalfe St.
Olly Fresco's - 90 Elgin St.
@toroeatsandtreats - 150 Slater St.
Read the full blog for all the details on each spot and a few more reasons to step away from your desk this week. Link in our bio.
No reservations, no big plans, just a walk, a bite, and a reset in the middle of your day.
#DowntownOttawa #LunchBreak #EatLocal #SupportLocal #DowntownEats #OttawaFood #MiddayReset
The sound of footsteps on clean sidewalks. The first warm patio seats. Bright tulips tucked into unexpected corners 🌷
Downtown, in the details you notice when you slow down.
#HelloDowntown #SpringInDowntown #DowntownOttawa
Tulips are blooming across the core, turning your everyday strolls into full-on spring scenes. From the colourful displays near Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial to blooms arriving on Sparks Street, downtown is officially in its prettiest era.
With over 300,000 tulips and 100+ varieties blooming throughout the city, there’s no better time to grab a coffee, take the long way home, and soak up the season🌷📸
Link in bio for the tulip deets!
#OttawaTulipFestival #TulipFestival #OttawaTulips #DowntownOttawa
Behind every lively main street is a network of businesses working together—and often, a BIA making it happen.
This Economic Development Week, we’re celebrating the impact of BIAs in driving foot traffic, supporting entrepreneurs, and building community pride.
Downtown BIA is committed to the revitalization of the downtown core.
Stronger businesses = stronger communities.
#EconDevWeek #DowntownBIA
Cinco de Mayo plans = sorted 🌮🍹
Whether you’re planning a work lunch or thinking ahead to dinner and drinks, downtown is your spot:
🍺 Darcy McGee’s is the perfect spot to grab a pint and pair it with some tacos
🍹 Rabbit Hole is shaking things up with $12 “Bad Bunny” cocktails and $10 margaritas
🎂 Toro’s Eats & Treats is marking 8 years with taco deals, tasty snacks, and door prizes
🥗 Z-teca Mexican Eatery has $5 off burritos, bowls, and salads
Consider this your sign 🌮✨
#CincoDeMayo #DowntownEats #OttawaFood #SupportLocal
Just under a month until Ribfest returns to downtown 🍖🔥
Indulge in mouth-watering ribs, tender chicken, smoky BBQ, and all the saucy flavours you crave. Whether you're a local or visiting Ottawa, Ribfest is the ultimate celebration of great food, music, and community.
From daytime bites in the sunshine to a warm evening atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to spend the day surrounded by delicious food and good vibes on Sparks Street ☀️🌆
With grills sizzling, the smell of BBQ filling the air, and plenty of fun to be had, the countdown is officially on!
See you May 27-31!
Presented by the Canadian Pork Council.
#CanadianPorkCouncil #RibfestOttawa #RibfestSparksStreet #DowntownOttawa #OttawaEvents
Spring is settling in downtown 🌷☀️
Freshly cleaned streets, brighter days, and the city starting to come back to life make it the perfect time to spend a little more time outside. Grab a coffee, take your lunch break outdoors, or find a spot to sit and enjoy downtown as it settles into the new season.
#HelloSpring #DowntownOttawa #SpringInTheCity #SpringInOttawa
Situated in the downtown core on Albert Street is a clinic helping keep the city moving 💪
Today’s spotlight is Activ Physio, located at 130 Albert Street. Serving both the downtown work and residential community, their clinic specializes in orthopaedics, from sports injuries and chronic pain to the strain that comes from long hours at a desk. They also offer pelvic health for all genders, along with support for vestibular issues and concussion recovery.
With a highly experienced team, Activ Physio brings top-level expertise to the core of the city, including a leading Canadian physiotherapist and pelvic health instructor, as well as four FCAMPT-certified physiotherapists (the highest level of manual therapy certification in Canada, recognized globally).
Being downtown makes them easily accessible from across Ottawa and Gatineau, while staying closely connected to the energy of the city centre.
And for a lighthearted touch, every visit comes with a smile thanks to their in-clinic joke board - a small detail that helps create a warm, welcoming atmosphere!
Give them a follow or book an appointment next time your body is asking for a reset.
#MemberSpotlight #DowntownOttawa #OttawaPhysio #ActivPhysio #OttawaHealth
That playoff energy is taking over downtown again🏒🔥
If you’re heading to the Sens Mile on Elgin, there are plenty of nearby downtown spots just steps away to keep the energy going.
Whether you’re grabbing a bite, meeting up for a pre-game drink, or finding a spot to watch the full game, downtown has great options to cheer on the Sens all playoffs long:
🏒 @thebiermarktottawa – 156 Sparks Street
🏒 @darcymcgees44sparks - 44 Sparks Street
🏒 @3brasseurssparks - 240 Sparks Street
🏒 @royaloakpubs - 180 Kent Street
Where will you be watching from? 👀
#GoSensGo #SensPlayoffs #SensArmy #SensNation #DowntownOttawa #HelloDowntown
Some of the best parts of downtown are the ones that may not always be obvious.
A clean path to your morning coffee.
Sunlight on familiar streets.
A city that feels cared for in the background of everyday life.
This Earth Day, we’re thinking about the spaces we share, and the ongoing work that helps keep downtown Ottawa clean, welcoming, and full of life 🌎🌿
#EarthDay2025 #HelloDowntown #DowntownOttawa #OurPowerOurPlanet
