City: Ottawa
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What to do and see in Ottawa, Canada: The Best Architectural Buildings
Canada's capital is a compact, clean, cleverly planned center of culture and politics and a destination for every season. Start downtown at the architecturally stunning National Gallery of Canada, and don't miss the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Rideau Canal offers boating in the summer and turns into the world’s largest skating rink when frozen in the winter. Gatineau Park attracts cyclists and walkers, while Byward Market blends old and new Ottawa.
Restaurants in Ottawa
1. Rideau Hall
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4.5 based on 609 reviews
Rideau Hall is the official residence and workplace of every governor general since 1867. This national historic site, situated in an idyllic 79-acre urban oasis, is located only a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau.
Reviewed By H317SFjasonr - Kitchener, Canada
Great tour with Rebecca, shared lot’s of great information about the history of the Hall, history of our Governor Generals, and honours/awards celebrated at this historic sight for Canadians.
2. Global Centre for Pluralism
3. Blessed St. Xenia of Petersburg Church
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
4. Edificio de la Confederacion
5. The Spa Day Retreat
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3.5 based on 85 reviews
Established in 1996, The Spa Ottawa caters to a growing market of spa goers. With 22 years experience and two locations, in Bells Corners and Kanata, guests enjoy a variety of services and treatments. We are experts in aesthetics (facial, foot, hand and body care, hair removal, tinting, makeup, artistry and mens care), hair design (colouring, texturizing and conditioning), massage (massage and stone therapy and reflexology), bridal (party pre-wedding and day of-wedding treatments and services and private social space for refreshments) and last but not least, retail products (hair and skin care, makeup, jewellery, essential oils, and salt therapy). Brand new to our Bells Corners location is Halotherapy, more commonly known as a Himalayan Salt Room. Salt Therapy is a powerful, natural treatment in a controlled air medium that simulates the natural salt cave microclimate to treat respiratory and skin conditions.
Reviewed By barnesc2013 - Ottawa, Canada
To be completely honest, I don't like manicures, pedicures, or massages. So why am I giving a review on a Spa you may ask. On a whim, I decided to try a body wrap while my husband (who absolutely LOVES massages at the Spa Day Retreat) was having a 90 minute massage as part of a "Staycation". That said, I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed my Coconut and Mango 60 minute body wrap. My skin never felt so light and soft once the treatment was all done!!!! It took me a couple of days to want to shower, I didn't want to ruin how wonderful my skin felt. Lacey was so professional. She explained the different steps along the process. She was kind and sweet and lessened my self-consciousness of being quite overweight. The old stone building is beautiful and the grounds are serene & tranquil. I'll definitely be getting other body wrap treatments from The Spa Day Retreat, especially as the drier winter weather sets in. As of August 2020, it was $110 Canadian for the body wrap before HST. I haven't been to other spas in Ottawa so I don't know how things compare price-wise, but it was such a positive experience. There is ample free parking, but The Spa Day Retreat is also very accessible by public transportation.
6. The Spa Ottawa
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3.0 based on 8 reviews
Established in 1996, The Spa Ottawa caters to a growing market of spa goers. With 22 years experience and two locations, in Bells Corners and Kanata, guests enjoy a variety of services and treatments. We are experts in aesthetics, hair design, massage, bridal and retail products. Brand new to our Bells Corners location is Halotherapy, more commonly known as a Himalayan Salt Room. Salt Therapy is a powerful, natural treatment in a controlled air medium that simulates the natural salt cave microclimate to treat respiratory and skin conditions. This is no health fad – from the ancient Greeks to modern-day doctors, medical experts have championed its amazing effects. The Himalayan Salt Room Treats: Asthma, Sinusitis, Allergies, Coughs & Colds, Acne, Psoriasis, Eczema, Depression, Stress, Headaches, Energy and Mental Lethargy.
Reviewed By fortitudeX4 - Ottawa, Canada
Although the lovely spa in Bells Corners has closed, don't put yourself off from venturing further down Robertson road into Kanata to the location on Castlefrank. It is a beautiful building and the staff are there. I miss the interiors of this location - the details and woodwork were unique. You can still visit this building but as another type of commercial operation.
