Life at the Heart of Sandy Hill

This walkable, bikeable, shoppable, delectable location is a short stroll to ByWard Market, University of Ottawa and Parliament Hill. The neighbourhood surrounding The Charlotte is easily accessible by foot and bike and is chock-full of urban amenities and conveniences.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE
1. Farm Boy
2. Loblaws
3. LCBO
4. Metro
5. La Bottega
COFFEE
1. Happy Goat Coffee Co.
2. Second Cup Coffee Co.
3. Planet Coffee
COMMUNITY CENTRES & PLACES OF WORSHIP
1. St. Clement Parish
2. St. Albans Church
3. Lowertown Pool
4. Orthodox Community Ohev Yisroel
5. St. Paul Lutheran Church
6. St. Joseph
7. Sandy Hill Arena
8. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
BANKS
1. TD Canada Trust
2. RBC Royal Bank
EDUCATION
1. Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
2. University of Ottawa
SHOPPING
1. Rideau Centre
2. Urban Barn
3. All Dolled Up Boutique
Restaurants
1. Norca Restaurant & Bar
2. Brothers Beer Bistro
3. The Shore Club
4. Paramount
5. JOEY Rideau
6. Bazille
7. Wilfrid’s
8. Metropolitain Brasserie
9. Restaurant La Teranga
10. 1 Elgin Restaurant
11. Signatures Restaurant
12. Fontenelle Restaurant
13. Margo Caribbean & Canadian
14. Sitar Indian Restaurant
15. Father & Sons Restaurant
16. Sandy Hill Lounge & Grill
17. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
18. Play Food & Wine
19. Restaurant e18hteen
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
1. The Loft Board Game Lounge
2. National Arts Theatre – Babs Asper Theatre
3. National Gallery of Canada
HEALTH & WELLBEING
1. Champagne Fitness Centre
2. Upward Dog Yoga Centre
3. GoodLifeFitness(RideauCentre)
4. Anytime Fitness
5. Rideau Tennis Club
PARKS
1. MacDonald Gardens Park
2. Jules Morin Park
3. Besserer Park
4. Strathcona Park
5. Bordeleau Park
6. Confederation Park

BYWARD MARKET

Just 18 minutes by foot from The Charlotte, ByWard Market is an Ottawa treasure. It’s the premier destination for shopping, dining, arts, entertainment and professional services for residents and visitors. ByWard Market is home to over 600 businesses as well as a local farmers’ market and many artisans.

CONFEDERATION LINE

Within walking distance to both the Rideau and University of Ottawa stops of the newly opened Light Rail’s Confederation Line, as well as major OC Transpo stations such as Rideau and Mackenzie King, residents of The Charlotte can easily get around the city on public transportation.

A FOODIE'S DELIGHT

From the eclectic restos of ByWard Market to the charming wine bars on Rideau, the area surrounding The Charlotte is a diner’s delight! Every possible cuisine is represented here – Ethiopian, Lebanese, Egyptian, Indian, Japanese, Persian, Pub and more. You can dine around the world just steps from your home at The Charlotte.

WHERE OTTAWA SHOPS

Downtown Rideau, the area between the Rideau River and the Ottawa River, is crammed with shopping choices. Known as Ottawa’s Fashion, Arts & Theatre District, the area truly lives up to its name. From urban malls and one-of-a-kind boutiques and shops to the greatest fashion brands’ flagship stores, to galleries and theatres, Downtown Rideau has it all!