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Stay at a luxury property in Ottawa at a boutique price at The Alt Hotel

Ottawa is gearing up to get ready for Canada’s 150th birthday celebration and for the many Canadian and International guests flocking to the city, the Alt Hotel is the place to stay. Only a few months old, the Alt Hotel is part of the Quebecois Le Germain Group of hotels known for their upscale amenities in a boutique hotel. The newest Alt Hotel in Ottawa is in a prime downtown location just steps away from the Parliament. When you first walk into the Alt Hotel, you are transported into a contemporary art gallery furnished with vibrant and interactive art pieces and are welcomed by a playful and colourful #selfie wall that is the perfect backdrop to your pre-sightseeing photo shoot. Just steps away you’ll find the bar and breakfast nook creating an open seating area for guests to enjoy at their leisure. Their daily breakfast menu is made fresh and is a…

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Exploring Ottawa: Spend a night in the Hi-Ottawa Jail

For seasoned travellers, the allure of being able to stay somewhere out of the ordinary may be just enough to intrigue you to stay in a jail for the night. And lucky for you, it’s possible without breaking the law. The Hi-Ottawa Jail hostel (75 Nicholas Street) is set in the historic former Carleton County Gaol that has been restored and redesign as a hostel. Unlike anywhere you’ve ever stayed, along with their dorm room options, the Hi-Ottawa Jail hostel give you the chance to stay in an authentic jail cell overnight. Creepy stuff right? The Carleton County Gaol was first opened in 1862 and has a long history in our nation’s capital. Every day, they host a 30 minute free tour of the jail at 11:00 am to give you a historic look at the jail, the daily lives of the inmates and why it is considered one of the most…

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Exploring Ottawa: Restaurant e18hteen

Located in a historic building in Ottawa’s iconic Byward Market, Restaurant e18hteen is renown in Ottawa for their exquisite and inventive menu and extensive wine list. A local hot spot for foodies, politicians, and visitors alike, each visitor alike is always left please with their ever changing menu. Reinventing classic dishes and marrying together flavours in new and unique ways, Chef Jonathan Korecki has transformed this modern adaptation of a traditional steakhouse to infuse each dish with Canadian and local flavours. Stop by and indulge in their in their highly acclaimed foie gras or experiment with the Chef’s five course tasting menu. Planing a big event? This newly renovated space is also available for special occasions and weddings taking care of all of your event planning needs with their knowledgable and approachable staff. With a variety of private dining spaces and the ability to buy out the restaurant for larger affairs, the possibilities are endless in this…

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Exploring Ottawa: Lowertown Brewery

Located in the heart of the vibrant Byward Market in Ottawa, be sure to stop by Lowertown Brewery on your next visit for some craft beer and comfort food. With a jam packed menu of delicious sandwiches and freshly made sides, this brewery offers more to its customers than just a unique and seasonal selection of beer. During my last visit to Ottawa, I dropped by to learn more about their delicious flight of beers with the help of their brewmaster Adam Pines. We began the tasting with the LOWERTOWN LAGER. Brewed in the style of the German Lager, this refreshing and light well-balanced beer. Inspired by what makes craft beer so in demand today, the LOWERTOWN PALE ALE is perfectly balanced with malt and hops, giving it a nice round finish. If you’re looking for a refreshing red wheat beer, than look no further than the LOWERTOWN RED FIFE that is made with its true amber…