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Beck performs at RBC Bluesfest
26 Map of downtown Ottawa
the guide
20 The besT of fesTs
Ottawa’s biggest festivals keep the summer
sizzling with fireworks, parades, pop stars, and
late-night revelry
Where/What/When
9 festivals Street parties and summery
explore
Your guide to five essential neighbourhoods
30 byWard Market Enjoy live shows, restaurants,
and nightclubs in the city’s oldest hood
31 Centretown At the intersection of heritage
and contemporary, right in the heart of it all
32 The Glebe One of the prettiest neighbourhoods,
home to sports teams and major festivals
33 Little Italy/Chinatown Fun and food, with great
snacks and late-night menus
34 Wellington West A pedestrian utopia with
produce, specialty shops, cafés, and bakeries
celebrations that showcase the city’s diversity
12 entertainment Museum exhibits and outdoor
attractions that spell fun for the whole family
15 food Four long-standing restaurants serve up
great Indian, French, and Canadian cuisine
19 shop Five great Ottawa gifts to take home
only in ottaWa
38 Canal Calling The Rideau Canal is a must-see,
with many beautiful stops throughout the city
Cover: New Zealand pop crooner Kimbra performs
at RBC Bluesfest on July 7 (p. 21)
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