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Canadia! - The Experience
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1. Hockey Sushi
Really, Canada!?!? Can you be any more stereotypical, eh?? Everything has got to be aboot hockey, eh? Even sushi!?! Yep!!
Ok, serious review time:
Besides the fact that this restaurant is in Canada, the Land of Hockey, there's nothing really…More »
2. Les Grands Feux du Casino du Lac-Leamy
After watching the grand finale show of the summer, I've decided to give them that last star, and give you all a few pointers.
Why they get the last star:
The fireworks are great, (especially Team Germany), but the impressive/unique thing here is the…More »
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8/16/2011 First to Review
Summertime fireworks for no reason other than "just because!" The pretext is some sort of… Read more »
3. Mosaika
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9
Canada
(800) 465-1867
Sure, I'll give it five stars. So what if Canada's most-important government landmark turns into a Disneyland spectacle every night?!? Lights, music, and fog machines - oh my!!
Anyway, you just walk up to Parliament Hill 15 minutes or so before it…More »
4. The Works
Despite the fact that Bank Street is completely torn up, and The Works has a front-row seat to all the roadwork, it is still well worth the trouble to eat at this delicious burger joint.
Though Hintonburger is currently Ottawa's Best Burger in my…More »
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5/7/2011
They've got some good burgers here. Really really tasty. You pick what kind of meat you want… Read more »
5. ByWard Market
This is *the* spot to be in Ottawa. It's like Bourbon Street in N'awlins, Union Square in San Francisco, or Times Square in New York. Ok, well, it's not like the last one. But you get what I mean.
This is where you'll find *all* the best…More »
6. Smoke's Poutinerie
After spending two+ months in Canada, I can say that Smoke's has the best poutine I've had yet. But I haven't yet really developed a taste for the Canadian delicacy, and the ones I've tried before have been less-than-mediocre.
Pulled pork poutine…More »
7. Hintonburger
Yum!!
Very good burgers and fries! A "Hintonburger" is a 6oz bacon cheeseburger with BBQ sauce ... adding fries and a Coke brings your total to $10 even ... how convenient! This is also a good place to mention that Hintonburger is CASH ONLY.
This…More »
8. Royal Canadian Mint
This used to be the mint where all the Canadian coins were made; but all of that mass-production stuff is now done in Winnipeg. This mint handles special/collectible/commemorat ive/investment coins.
They offer ~30 minute tours of the museum in English…More »
9. Nepean Point
Cool park to sit and relax and get a great view of the Ottawa River and Gatineau. Nice views of Parliament, too. It's just next to the National Gallery, and a few blocks from ByWard Market. No playground, just a big, grass-covered hill.
It's a…More »
10. The Works
Despite my wariness of the northern palate, I've found that The Works is simply one of the top burger joints I've ever been to.
The milkshakes are leagues beyond the competition.
(That one line really deserved it's own paragraph).
Their burger selection…More »
11. National Gallery of Canada
It's $9 to get in. Lots of interesting art pieces from a variety of genres and periods. Unfortunately, the gallery doesn't have a good flow, and there's no efficient way to cover all the exhibits. The reason may be that there are just too many…More »
12. Cathedrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde
This is, hands down, one of the most amazing churches that I've ever been to in my life. It's just so impressive in every way! Seriously, just take five minutes to go walk inside and look around... it won't cost you a dime! What's there to lose?…More »
13. Canadian Tulip Festival
I don't really know if I fully understand this Tulip Festival, but it sure seemed like it was a big deal to everyone in Ottawa (btw, what is the term for a person from Ottawa? Ottawan?)
Anyway, the entire city and surrounding areas get into the…More »
14. Canada Science and Technology Museum
I was somewhat pleasantly surprised at how interesting the Science and Technology Museum was. Cars, trains, satellites, telephones, and more, all thrown together under the generic umbrella term of "science and technology."
The "What Makes a Car…More »
15. Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée Canadien de la Nature
Perfect spot for a school field trip, or to take your kids to see just because. That being said, I am not a kid and didn't go with any to the museum, so I wasn't really enthralled.
The building architecture seemed so cool on the outside, I was a…More »
16. Canadian Museum of Civilization
The Museum of Civilization is a good museum, but it just didn't really pique my interest. I am sure that this would be great for kids and field trips. It's a very large museum (it better be, for $13+ per person!) and can take most of the day to go…More »
17. Canadian War Museum
It's a very well-presented museum, but it just didn't really "wow" me in any way.
Admission is $12 plus 13% HST. $10 for children, families, students and seniors. Parking meters cost $2.50 per hour. (but it's walking-distance from most of downtown…More »
18. BeaverTails Pastry
What the heck, I'll give it 5 stars.
It's not a life-changing experience or anything, but just a tasty sugary snack that's an integral part of the whole Ottawa experience. Gotta give props for the local-flavor sorta thing.
It's convenient, in a…More »
19. Luskville Dragway
First off, this place is tough to find. There are no signs whatsoever, and Google Maps directed us to somebody's house about a mile away. Anyway, we knew we were close and asked some locals for directions, and eventually found it. When 148 goes…More »
20. Bank of Canada Currency Museum
I hate to start a review like this, but there's not a better way to describe this museum... "It's not bad." Allow me to explain:
-- It's FREE. So if nothing else, it's a good value. (Suck it, Canadian War Museum!)
-- It's very *informative* ...…More »
21. Casino Du Lac Leamy
It's a pretty fun casino. Despite being absolutely nothing like Vegas, I still managed to have a really good time.
Let's start with the deficiencies:
No alcohol on the casino floor.
No hot girls serving you free alcohol.
Minimum bets are high.
But it's…More »
22. Major's Hill Park
Major's Hill Park is a small, picturesque park in prime, downtown Ottawa. It is alongside the Rideau Canal locks, just across from Parliament Hill. Opposite, the American Embassy is across the street, and a block further puts you in popular Byward…More »
23. Top Karting
I've been here twice now, and raced over 150 laps total. It might be a little pricey, but the go-karts are pretty damn quick - I hit over 40mph (65km/h) on the straightaway, according to the comprehensive (en français) race stats they give you…More »
24. Queues De Castor
A Canadian specialty, these yummy pastries are definitely worth trying! They're made fresh and delicious, with many different combinations of toppings! Each one costs around $5, but they are big enough to share if you like. (and no, they are not…More »
25. Parliament of Canada
300th review time!
If you are visiting Ottawa, this is THE One Thing To See. I mean, really, what else is Ottawa known for?!?
Any day, any time, you can wander around the grounds, admire the views, and take photos.
Tours are available, if you get there…More »
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