The NCC has partnered with local cafe, bistro and restaurant entrepreneurs to enhance the experience of our Ottawa urban parks and shorelines. Each NCC Bistro features a modern patio design in a unique location, and offers an exciting assortment of food and beverages.
Come for the food, stay for the view! Enjoy patio season at an NCC Bistro, and enhance your urban park experience.
NCC Bistros
Bistro at Remic Rapids Park
The NCC Bistro at Remic Rapids Park provides an opportunity to stop and refuel after an outing outdoors. It’s the perfect place to take in the panoramic views of the Ottawa River.
Location: Remic Rapids Park, Kichi Zībī Mīkan, Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
Hours: Daily, 11 am to Sunset
The Bistro and its associated parking lot will be accessible during NCC Weekend Bikedays. This park is enterable by car via the Kichi Zībī Mīkan (east) or Goldenrod Driveway.
Bistro at Patterson Creek Park
The NCC Bistro at Patterson Creek Park is located in a beautiful park, next to a quiet creek in Ottawa’s family-friendly Glebe neighbourhood. The creek flows into the adjacent Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which, in summer months, is popular with runners, walkers and cyclists.
Location: Linden Terrace, Ottawa, Ontario
Hours: Daily, 9 am to 8:30 pm
Other patios in Ottawa-Gatineau
Although not NCC Bistros, we have also partnered with other local businesses to enrich the experience in our urban parks and waterfront sites.
Enjoy a bite to eat at these scenic patios in Ottawa-Gatineau:
- Adèle at the O'Brien House in Gatineau Park
- Café & Bistro at the NCC River House
- Dominion City at the animated patio by Dow's Lake
- Hog's Back Grill and Bistro at Hog’s Back Park
- Maison Charron Terrasse & Bar at Jacques-Cartier Park
- Tavern on the Falls at Rideau Falls Park
- Tavern on the Hill at Major's Hill Park
- Tavern on the Island at Bate Island