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Elgin Street

Elgin Street in Golden Triangle, ON — food, shopping, arts_culture.

The Haunted Walk of Ottawa · 156 places to eat

open now 316 places mapped 30 events this week
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Is Elgin Street a good place to live?

Elgin Street has 53 parks and green spaces, 156 places to eat, and 115 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 321 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Elgin Street?

There are 321 homes for sale in and around Elgin Street, priced from $225,000 to $14,500,000 (median about $499,999). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Elgin Street known for?

Elgin Street is known locally for landmarks like The Haunted Walk of Ottawa, its 156-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Elgin Street this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Elgin Street, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Elgin Street best for?

Based on what's here, Elgin Street suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

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    Three hand-picked days through Elgin Street, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Tea Store Cafe
    2. Lunch Wilfred's Restaurant
    3. Treat Baskin-Robbins Ice cream
    4. Browse Le Moulin de Provence Bakery
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway 8.3 km
    2. Grab a bite The King Eddy Burger
    3. Casual dinner Gabriel Pizza Pizza
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History The Haunted Walk of Ottawa Attraction
    2. Coffee Starbucks Coffee Shop
    3. Local shop Perfect Books Books
    4. Dinner out 99 VIP Seafood Chinese
    5. Tonight Summer Ottawa Royal Canadian Mint Guided Tours (English) Sat Jun 20 · 10:00 AM
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Play Food & Wine
    Kwakiutl Totem
    The Gilmour
    The King Eddy
    Room 104
    YMCA
    Second Cup
    Burgers 'n Fries Forever
    South African War Memorial
    Super Men's
    Red Apron
    Universal Pizza
    Sushi Zone
    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    Ceylonta Restaurant
    Tivoli
    Hair Dynamic
    Lollo
    Copper Spirits and Sights
    Irving Rivers
    Mann Visitor Parking
    Sushi Village
    Saigon Restaurant
    Sis 2 Spa
    Ottawa Public Library - Main Branch
    Art + Galerie

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Elgin Street? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Elgin Street and the surrounding area.

    In Elgin Street, ON, several mining-related developments are unfolding, including Enduro Metals planning to drill in the Golden Triangle and Goliath Resources advancing its 50,000-meter expansion program. Kevin Keough discussed preparations for drilling at the Trek South copper-gold target, while ongoing litigation and a potential moratorium in B.C.’s northwest continue to shape the region’s mining landscape.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 20, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

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    What is there to do in Elgin Street?

    Elgin Street has 0 parks and green spaces, 156 places to eat, and landmarks like The Haunted Walk of Ottawa. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Elgin Street?

    Most of Elgin Street is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Elgin Street?

    Elgin Street sits in Golden Triangle, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Elgin Street?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Elgin Street, and can connect you with a local agent.