westboro
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This strip intersects great shopping and green spaces . Nature lovers dig its access to parks and the river , while foodies swoon for the 200-plus shops and eateries
local insider Mark Monahan , executive director of Bluesfest , Ottawa ’ s biggest outdoor summer music venue , is a fan of eateries near his office . “ Gezellig ( 337 Richmond Rd .) is one of my favourite spots for lunch because it ’ s casual and based on the premise of smaller plates .” Looking for a creative kind of cuisine ? Dinner at Supply & Demand ( 1335 Wellington St . W .) is “ extremely well done in a nice atmosphere .” Great seafood , too .
GettinG there Westboro ’ s main strip is Richmond Road , but it stretches north to the Ottawa River and south to the Queensway , east to Island Park Drive , and a few blocks west of Churchill Avenue North . BuSeS 11 on richmonD roaD ; 61 , 62 , 91 , 94 , 95 , 97 on Scott Street
outdoor Galore Mountain Equipment Co-Op or MEC , as it is affectionately abbreviated , is indeed a co-op . That ’ ll be $ 5 please — you ’ re now a lifetime member ! Feel free to lose yourself in this outdoor gear heaven with a bounty of products , from canoes to snowshoes . Shop the store ’ s own brand and big names like Patagonia , Prana , and Black Diamond . 366 Richmond Rd ., mec . ca
Brunch Stop Breakfast , brunch , or lunch — the coffee is always on at the Baker Street Café . This half diner , half British rock shrine is a local favourite for many reasons . Come back often to be sure to try their homefries , French toast , Monte Cristo sandwiches , and amazing ( see massive ) cinnamon buns . 385 Richmond Rd .
Green retail Proof that businesses can be both hip and socially conscious , Canopy offers beautiful apparel made of natural and environmentally-friendly materials .
Offering a range of clothing for women and men , this shop also includes organic cosmetics and makes sure all its wares come from producers who practice fair trade . 358 Richmond Rd .
VeGetarian VictualS Pure Kitchen makes guilt-free comfort food with vegan versions of tacos , poutine , and buffalo wings , among others . Some of their most filling meals are the bowls of veggies , pulses , and tofu , and they also offer delicious cold-pressed juices . As co-owner and general manager Kyle Cruikshank says , “ Many people can ’ t believe vegan food can be this good !” 357 Richmond Rd ., purekitchenottawa . com
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