Not having a car can seem like such a big problem in Ottawa. Even though the city is known as a small but big city, a ton of it is spread out awkwardly. Whether you want to drink, relax, or go hiking, you'll find you or one of your BFFs needs a car. Or do you? Let's be real. The best part about Ottawa is the downtown core. You have the ByWard Market, Centretown, Nepean Point, etc. And really, who wants to say they bussed all the way from Orleans to Barrhaven just to hang out? I'll wait. So in my opinion, and I'm sure a lot of others, the best place to chill if you don't have a car is downtown Ottawa. Everyone can get to it by bus, and there is so much to do. So here are the 21 best things you can do in Ottawa if you don't have a car. From restaurants, to nail spots, to ice cream shops, it's all a walk away. Just hop on the bus, and your day starts there! via @westofmain 1. Be healthy AF and get a delicious salad at Mad Radish 116 Albert St via @elizabethmackk 2. Get your zen on at Pure Yoga Downtown 71 Bank St via @milkshopottawa 3. Go spend all your money at Milk Shop or another local clothing shop 45 William St via @lacrystalnailspa 4. Get your nails done together at La Crystal Nail & Spa 117 Murray St via @living_with_celiac 5. Pick up a healthy treat from Olive & Chili 51 York St via @robinfeeney 6. Spend the afternoon, or a free night, at the National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Dr via @laweranceg 7. Walk the Alexandra Bridge, which will take you over to Gatineau via @vladymir_ph 8. Visit the stunning Canadian Museum of History, which is right after the Alexandra Bridge 100 Laurier St via @vic.blacklock 9. Grab a sweet treat at Sweet Jesus 97 Clarence St via @travelshell67 10. Watch a unique or a popular film at ByTowne Cinema 325 Rideau St via @1_shiipa 11. Fill your stomachs with the most unreal all you can eat sushi at Hokkaido Sushi 272 Dalhousie St via @aislinngallivan 12. Get your palm read at The Crystal Dawn 217 Dalhousie Street via @hannha__ 13. Grab a coffee at this lowkey coffee shop, Planet Coffee 24 York St via @_zoemcguire 14. Spend the day playing board games and eating a ton of food at The Loft Board Game Lounge 14 Waller St via @keisha.morgan 15. Bring your own food and have a picnic at Major's Hill Park Mackenzie Ave via @worldabound 16. Find out what parts of Ottawa are haunted AF during the Haunted Walk of Ottawa 46 ½ Sparks Street via @lazmelesc 17. Grab a drink and see Ottawa from a different view at Copper Sights & Spirits 325 Dalhousie St via @stephanie.laroc 18. Or from a different view, but grab a gourmet hotdog at Tavern on the Hill instead 1223 Alexandra Bridge via @camocharette 19. Have an adorable tea party with your BFFs at The Tea Party Cafe 119 York St via @sansturbot 20. Or have a beer party at Brother's Beer Bistro 366 Dalhousie St via @velogocanada 21. Or if you're too lazy to walk, rent a VeloGo Bike Share and see the city in a different way!
