Make friends in Old Ottawa South & East

Easy first-hangout spots near Old Ottawa South & East

Public places within about 5 km that circles can pick, and why they work for meeting people for the first time.

• 🚶 Lansdowne Park · under 1 km
  Open squares, the old Aberdeen Pavilion and the canal next door; something on most days.
• 🚶 Rideau Canal pathway · 1 km
  Meet at Pretoria Bridge and follow the water either way; cafés in the Glebe and Old Ottawa East when you want a break.
• 🍻 Flora Hall Brewing, Centretown · 2 km
  A brewery in an old garage just off Bank Street; long tables and good fries.
• 🚶 Dow's Lake · 2 km
  A lakeside loop where the canal widens; tulips in spring, pedal boats in summer, skating in winter.
• 🍜 Chinatown, Somerset Street · 2 km
  Start at the gateway arch and pick from pho, dumplings and bakeries along Somerset.
• 🍜 Preston Street, Little Italy · 3 km
  A street of Italian restaurants and patios; easy to find a table for a group.
• 🎤 National Arts Centre · 3 km
  Concerts and shows of every kind downtown, with the canal-side café for a bite before.
• ☕ Happy Goat Coffee, Hintonburg · 3 km
  A local roaster with lots of seating, a short walk from the Wellington West shops.

How RoundSix works in Old Ottawa South & East

1. Pick your area and interests. It takes about a minute, in your phone's browser.
2. Meet your circle. When circles open, we introduce you to 5 people near you who like the same things and are free at similar times.
3. Answer a question a day together. Light, fun questions, so you know a bit about each other before you meet.
4. Hang out. Your circle picks a time and an easy public place, and everyone says if they're in.
5. Keep the ones you click with. If two of you want to stay in touch, you become each other's people.

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Nearby neighbourhoods

• The Glebe
• Centretown
• Alta Vista
• Little Italy & Chinatown
• Sandy Hill
• ByWard Market & Lowertown
• Hintonburg & Wellington West
• Vanier & Overbrook
• All of Ottawa