Where Ottawa Magazine Holiday 2017 | Page 46

Where / What / When ItInerary year’s end in ottawa the city’s counters and storefronts are welcoming and warm, come pop in 2:00 p.m. For great reading and shopping, The Gifted Type (254 Elgin St.) offers a huge selection of newspapers, maga- zines, and gifts that can take a whole afternoon to explore. Just down the street is Bel Fiore Flowers & Collectibles (276 Elgin St.), where unique plants are matched with vintage gift ideas. 4:30 p.m. Stop into The Manx Pub (370 Elgin St.) or The Lieutenant’s Pump (361 Elgin St.) for a break. Each offers its own brand of cozy, warren-like hideaway where you can have a pick- me-up or stay for a few rounds. 7:00 pm. By December, the Christmas tree in front of the Aber- deen Pavilion is a sight to behold. With all the lights of Lansdowne in the background, a warm meal at Crust and Crate Public House, JOEY Lansdowne or Milestones is a perfect way to end a cool day. Exhibition & Marché Ways 46 where holiday 2017 welland; 9:00 a.m. The ByWard Market is always abuzz but especially during the holiday season. Ven- dors of holiday décor, seasonal souvenirs, and stylish winter clothes replace fruit and veggie booths, and you can find goodies from many local makers and artisans. 11:00 a.m. Brunch anyone? Benny’s Bistro (119 Murray St.), a delicious spot known for its awesome salmon gravlax, is tucked behind The French Baker, and just a couple blocks south is Vittoria Trattoria (35 William St.), which serves a killer breakfast pizza.