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Mahal Tanjore (Previously Thanjai Ottawa) Restaurant
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Southeast Asian cuisine
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![[Fantastic Church] A highlight of Montreal's beautiful cathedral](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/1mi3f324x8vlan0jt7520_W_320_0_R5.jpg?proc=source/trip)
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[Fantastic Church] A highlight of Montreal's beautiful cathedral
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Canadian Museum of History
4.0/551 Reviews
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
4.4/5147 Reviews
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
4.3/571 Reviews
Marché Atwater
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Centre Bell
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Plateau Mont-Royal
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Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
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Canada Place
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Popular Types of Attractions in Ottawa
Sightseeing tours | Night view | Boat tour | Historical attractions | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Exhibitions | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Outdoor activities | Water sports | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Ottawa
Riverain Park | Foster Family Farm - PYO (Pick Your Own) Strawberry Patch - North Gower | Ottawa Little Theatre | White Sands Golf Course and Practice Centre | Wesley Clover Parks Campground | National Aboriginal Veterans Monument | Oscar Peterson Statue | South African High Commission | Kanata Civic Art Gallery | World Exchange Plaza | Ottawa Golf Club - Irish Hills Golf & Country Club - Kanata Golf | The Famous Five | The National War Memorial | South African War Memorial | Mud Lake | Blackstone Park | OSU - Ottawa South United Soccer | Kizell Pond | Banner Park | Chaudière Falls Viewing Area | Barry Mullen Park | Maison D'Amitié | St Martin de Porres Church | Ron Maslin Playhouse | Changing of the Guard | Maki Park | North Gower Bowling | Anishà Park | Fairfields Heritage House | Fairlea Park
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Popular Restaurants in Ottawa
THE ALBION ROOMS RESTAURANT | Luxe Bistro | Mahal Tanjore (Previously Thanjai Ottawa) Restaurant | Tavern on the Falls | Al's Steakhouse | D'Arcy McGee's | Atelier | The Shore Club | Ironstone Grill at The Marshes Golf Club | ZOE'S | Perspectives Restaurant at Brookstreet | Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery - Ogilvie | The Waverley Elgin | Moxies Gloucester Restaurant | The King Eddy | Jadeland | Sidedoor | Social Restaurant + Lounge | Pili Pili Charcoal Grilled Chicken | Aiana Restaurant | Elgin Street Diner | Heart & Crown - Preston Street | Light of India Restaurant | Centretown Halifax Donair & Pizza | The Red Apron | Wilf & Ada's | Gabriel Pizza | The Grand Pizzeria and Bar | The Laff | Signatures Restaurant
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