This section covers the hotel details, what to see while you're here, and some of our favourite places to eat. The hotels are a block apart and are a couple blocks walk from some of the things you might want to see and do while you're in town.

Map of Hotel Locations and Attractions.

Hotel Information 

We have made arrangements with two hotels located near the Byward Market and around the corner from each other.  The rates are available for September 19-21, 2008.

Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa

130 Besserer Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 9M9
Toll-Free 1 800 267-1989 • Tel. 613-232-2000
Fax. 613-232-1242
www.les-suites.com

Group Code: WBW0920 

Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa offers one bedroom suites that can accommodate a maximum of 4 persons. These full suites offer a queen size bed in the bedroom and a double pull out couch in the living rooms which is separate from the bedroom. Each suite is elegantly appointed with fully equipped kitchens, en suite washer & dryer units, spacious living & dining areas.  These suites are available at a rate of $149.00/night plus applicable taxes.

Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa also offers two bedroom suites that can accommodate a maximum of 6 persons. These full suites offer one double bed in the first bedroom and one or two double beds in the second bedroom with the double pull out couch in the living room which is separate from both bedrooms. Each suite is elegantly appointed with fully equipped kitchens, en suite washer & dryer units, spacious living & dining areas. These suites are available at a rate of $209.00/night plus applicable taxes.

The block of rooms reserved for our guests will be held up until August 22, 2008 , but the rate will be available up until the day of the wedding subject to room availability.

Novotel

33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON  K1N 9M7
Toll Free: 1-866-677-3033
Phone: (613) 230-3033   Fax: (613) 760-4766
Email: groupreservations@novotelottawa.com
www.novotelottawa.com

Booking Code: 13967 

Reservation Website: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=67270 

Novation Double, 2 double beds, single or double occupancy: $125, triple: $140, quadruple: $155

Novation King, king bed, single or double occupancy: $125

Novation Suite, king bed and love seat pull-out (sleeps 1 adult or 2 children): $175 

The rate will be held until 21 days prior to the wedding.

What to do in Ottawa 

 Here is a list of some of the places in and around Ottawa that Alistair and I like to visit:

  • Bytowne Theatre - independent and international films shown in a restored theatre.  

  • Byward Market - check out the market stalls, relax on a patio or shop 'til you drop.

  • Canadian War Museum - the new War Museum is definitely worth a visit.  Much more than can be seen in an afternoon.

  • Gatineau Park - a great place to get away from the city for a walk, bike ride or swim.

  • Le Nordik Spa - if you need a spot to relax, this is the place for it.  We think that the best use of their services would be to enjoy the baths for a couple of hours, have a massage and then go back to the baths for an hour or two.

  • National Gallery of Canada - an interesting building and the Canadian collection is worth seeing.  Several interesting exhibits including Utopia/Distopia: The Photographs of Geoffrey James, Comic Relief and Dots, Pulses and Loops, will be on display in September.

  • Parliament Hill - take in the view from the top of the Peace Tower, visit with the cats who live in the cattery, or take a tour of the Parliament Buildings.

  • Steam Train to Wakefield - definitely the slow way to get to Wakefield, but enjoyable. 

  • Upper Canada Village - a fun day trip to see what Ontario was like in the 1860's.  The fall fair is taking place September 20th and 21st.

  • Visit Perth, ON - this beautiful small town outside Ottawa has a great arts community.

    Where to eat in Ottawa

    Here are some of our favourite places to eat out in Ottawa:
      
    • Ahora - (307 Dalhousie Street, 613.562.2081) An inexpensive cafeteria-style Mexican restaurant that offers very good, fresh tasting food.
    • Bridgehead - (224 Dalhousie Street, 613.562.9996) One of nine locations in Ottawa.  Definitely our favourite coffee shop for either a quick bite at lunch or a leisurely afternoon coffee.
    • Domus Cafe - (85 Murray Street, 613.241.6007) This restaurant specializes in excellent regional cuisine.
    • Fourth Avenue Wine Bar - (107 Fourth Ave, 613.236.0040) A great place to kick back and have a drink with friends.  They have a limited but tasty menu for lunch and dinner.  Check out the patio at rear.
    • Fuschian Vietnamese - (726 Somerset Street West, 613.230.6815)
    • Green Door - (198 Main Street, 613.234.959) A buffet style vegetarian restaurant down the street from our place.
    • The Horn of Africa - (364 Rideau Street, 613.789.0025) A great place for a casual Ethiopian meal.
    • The Manx - (370 Elgin Street, 613.231.2070) A cozy pub that serves interesting dishes with an international twist as well as a great brunch.
    • Oz Cafe - (361 Elgin Street, 613.234.0907) This restaurant is hidden away a bit from the street, but the food makes it worth finding.  The atmosphere is intimate and cozy.
    • Pure Gelato - (71 William Street, 613.562.4111) THE best gelato in Ottawa.
    • Sacred Garden - (1300 Bank Street, 613.733.8424) The best Thai restaurant in Ottawa, and it happens to be vegetarian.
    • Shawarma King - (395 Bank Street, 613.233.1282) An Ottawa guilty pleasure.  Nothing like garlicky falafel after a night of drinking or a quick bite when you're short on time.
    • So Good Restaurant - (717 Somerset Street West, 613.233.0138)  Our favourite Chinese restaurant.  Not entirely authentic, but very tasty.

    • Zoé's Lounge (Fairmont Chateau Laurier) - (1 Rideau Street, 613.241.1414) If you're in the mood for a fancy afternoon tea, this is the place for it.