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A Solo Weekend in Ottawa — 48 Hours Alone (Done Right)

Bar-seat dinners, walkable neighborhoods, and places that welcome a table of one.

Friday

  1. Evening

    El Camino

    Mexican street · $$ · Elgin

    Open the weekend here — Tacos and mezcal, basement vibes.

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Saturday

  1. Morning
    Gatineau Park
    Outdoors · Gatineau

    Lakes, 165 km of trails, peak fall colour.

  2. Lunch

    Atelier

    Molecular tasting · $$$$ · Hintonburg

    44 surprise courses — Ottawa's most experimental.

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  3. Afternoon
    National Gallery
    Culture · ByWard

    Giant spider out front, Group of Seven inside.

  4. Evening

    Riviera

    Modern Canadian · $$$ · Downtown

    Old bank turned glittery brasserie.

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Sunday

  1. Morning
    ByWard Market
    Food & Drink · ByWard

    BeaverTails, farmers stalls and late-night patios.

  2. Afternoon
    Rideau Canal
    Family · Centretown

    Pedal boats in summer, 7.8 km skate in winter.