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centretown
As the name suggests , this neighbourhood is located in the heart of the city . It features heritage and contemporary buildings , as well as great restaurant and shopping options
National Arts Centre
national jeWel The National Arts Centre , North America ’ s most diversified bilingual performing arts complex , features live theatre , opera , dance , and music from established and emerging talent from around the world . A glass tower called the Kipnes Lantern shines like a beacon from its new public atrium . 1 Elgin St ., nac-cna . ca
Wilf & Ada ’ s photo of national arts centre by doublespace photography local insider Jamil Bhuya , co-owner of Burgers & Fries Forever , knows a thing or two about meaty meals so trust his recommendation for shawarma King ( 395 Bank St .) He says the great value , fast service , and heavy-handed use of real garlic make this an authentic Lebanese staple . Dessert ? “ You can go to Moo shu ice Cream ( 477 Bank St .) every day of your life and still not try all of their flavours ,” he says . “ It ’ s honestly the best ice cream in the city .”
breaKfast stop One of the city ’ s oldest breakfast joints , Wilf & Ada ’ s carries on a home-style , scratch meals cooking tradition . House-made deli meats , mountains of fries , and gravy-laden sandwiches — it ’ s really hard to beat . 510 Bank St ., wilfandadas . com
money museum The Bank of Canada Museum ’ s stunning new space includes interactive elements , multimedia stations , and old school exhibits featuring a century ’ s worth of economic artifacts . A literal wealth of collections and learning games await ! 30 Bank St ., bankofcanadamuseum . ca
staying clean You ’ ll find Purple Urchin soaps all over Ottawa in various hotel and restaurant bathrooms . If you want to bring the natural lather home with you — or find out about shampoos , candles , and balms — check out their retail shop . 755 Bank St ., purpleurchinsoap . com
GettinG there Bordered by Parliament Hill to the north , the Rideau Canal to the east , and Bronson Avenue to the west , this is the heart of Ottawa . BusEs 94 , 95 , 97 run AlOng slATEr & QuEEn sTrEETs ; 5 & 14 On Elgin sTrEET ; 6 & 7 On BAnK sTrEET .
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