10 Best Breweries in Chelsea

"Bicycle Craft Brewery’s name speaks to its founders’ love of the outdoors — and love of beer, of course. Husband and wife Fariborz and Laura Behzadi opened their brewery in 2014 and have enjoyed a steady stream of praise since. The On the Lam Vermont-style IPA and Patio Sunshine American Pale Ale have major fruity aromas, with the former showcasing “full, juicy hop flavors of pineapple and ataulfo mango.” Meanwhile, the Simcoe SMaSH IPA — named for “single malt and single hops” — pairs brazen citrus notes with milder pine ones."

"Lots of creative beers come out of Bicycle, which has made it a bit of a local hangout. All of their ingredients are locally sourced, and they leave everything unfiltered. The beer menu runs the range of juicy IPAs to refreshing wheat beers, so there is something for everyone to enjoy."

"In a warehouse space wedged between Chinatown and Hintonburg is this great all-rounder craft brewery — its offerings run the gamut from straight-up hoppy IPAs and an oatmeal stout through to Beyond the Pale’s iconic pink fuzz, given some extra zing with citrus zest going into the brewing process."

"Beyond the Pale started as a pipe dream for a couple of guys that really liked homebrewing. They now have eight years under their belt, and have established a reputation for strong quality beer. Their Pink Fuzz Grapefruit Wheat Ale happens to be a fan favourite."

"Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sun: 11:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mon: Closed for brewing"

"The Lowertown Brewery is restaurant located at 73 York Street in Ottawa, Canada, and specializes in comfort food & craft beer, brewed onsite, and at a nearby affiliated venue, The Clocktower. LB is owned and operated by York entertainment, with a managing partner Jason Frederick."

"Opened in 2014, Lowertown is in the ByWard Market and features a fully functioning brewery and open-concept kitchen, replete with a smoker and chicken rotisserie. Now if that doesn’t scream a good time, I don’t know what does."

"Famous for: 1826 Gold Blonde Ale, Red Fife Tavern Red Ale, Timberslide IPA, Sapper's Stout, Harvest Loaf Ale, Lowertown Smoke Grätzer, Autumn Spiced Amber Rye, NEPA #1 Pale Ale, El Camino Lager"

"Famous for: Area 51 Cream Ale, Chemtrails American Pale Ale, New World Order Hybrid Hopped Ale, Grassy Knoll Belgium Wheat, Project MK/Ultra Session IPA, Staged Landing Blonde No Goal!"

"Famous for: Wheat Kings Canadian Wheat beer, Walkin' On Sunshine New England IPA, Saison of the Witch, Red Velvet Milk Stout, Nothin' But Sours, Dunkalicious Dunkelweizen, Haus of the Rye-sing Sun Golden Rye Ale, Make Me Wanna Stout Milk Stout, Stardust Nano IPA, Kashmir Norwegian Pale Ale, Bad Roommates -Double IPA"

"Website: Click here Where: Stittsville – 6081 Hazledan RoadMust-try: Kashmir, Norweigan Pale Ali. Brew Revolution is a fun, local spot ideally placed in Stittsville and very easy to access. This great brewery offers 10 beers currently, including seasonal brews."

"Monday-Thursday: 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM"

"Famous for: Notre Dame Pilsner, Vagabond Blonde Ale, 5w30 Milk Stout, Citrale IPA, Knockout Weizenbock, L'embenoise Witbier, Back Draft Black IPA, Cutlters Red Ale, Tipsy Toboggan Chocolate Orange Stout"

"Famous for: Questionable Caddy Blonde Ale, Mully's Red Ale, I Hope You're Hoppy West Coast IPA, Smell the Flowers Bière de Table, Hoppy Gilmore American Pale Ale, Lion's Pride Dry Stout, The Utter Truth Milkshake IPA, Helles Lager, The Darkest Hour Dark Saison, Parliamentary Birds Ordinary Bitter, Dortmunder Lager"

"The founders of Vimy Brewing Company are two brothers in the Royal Navy and are proud Canadians. In their careers, both the brothers visited towns and cities across Canada and observed a similar thread. In most Canadian bars, restaurants, and hotels, the drinks served were not produced in Canada or any Canadian company."

"This National Historic Site is located in the Sandy Hill district of Ottawa. Once the private home of two past Canadian Prime Ministers, the home is now a museum, open to the public for guided tours and interpretive learning. The home is filled with period décor and authentic artifacts pertaining to the two leaders and their families."

"This is another family favorite trail with historical ruins to discover!. The Carbide Willson Trail is an out and back style, 4.3km hike that takes you along Meech Lake and up to the remains of an old laboratory built by Thomas “Carbide” Willson, the inventor of Calcium Carbide. Kids can explore the ruins and marvel at the adjacent waterfalls, which together are a stunning sight!"

"Rideau Hall is a fascinating tour giving visitors a glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the Canadian Government. The Governor-General. Group and private tours are offered daily to explore the quarters of our Governor General."

"As part of the daily tours, you'll be able to take a picture of the red and white tent room which makes for the perfect Instagram picture. Another excellent photo spot is next to the ceremonial guards in their red uniform."

"Home of the Governor General, Rideau Hall was built in the 1830s with grand additions made by successive governors. There are free 45-minute walking tours of the fancy residence, featuring anecdotes about the..."

"Find it: 71 George St., 300 Coventry Rd., loisnfrimasicecream.comThe atmosphere: Located in the Byward Market (and one other location in the city), this colourful ice cream joint is a staple in O-Town for the past 30 years.Number of flavours: Over 50 flavours on rotation, plus sundaes, milkshakes and soft serve.Dietary friendly: Yes—they have a vegan Mango sorbet and a sugar-free Cappuccino ice cream.The most unique flavour: Cherry Brandy!. Don’t miss: Reeses Pieces—because peanut butter and chocolate is a no-brainer combination. FILED UNDER:summer 2018"

"The corner of George and William Streets in the ByWard Market area is a dessert destination with two sweet staples: BeaverTails pastries and Lois ‘N’ Frima’s Ice Cream. Lois ‘N’ Frima’s has been making classic, rich ice cream since 1984 using Ontario's farm-fresh milk and cream. Their roster of 60 flavours includes Black Cherry, Chocolate Orange Sunshine and Strawberriana."

"This little ice cream stand at 71 George Street has been serving their homemade ice cream to Ottawa since 1986 and has over 50 flavours available, including dairy-free and sugar-free options. Their ice cream is made fresh with ingredients from Ontario, making it rich and mouth watering, especially on a hot summer day."

"This easy, 1.3km loop, is perfect for families with kids of all ages to get out and about in Ottawa. The Hog's Back Falls are a natural wonder and can be easily viewed right at the start of the trail. Follow along the river and duck under Heron road to enjoy a nice picnic and more wandering options in Vincent Massey Park."

"Located not too far from downtown are a series of man-made waterfalls on the Rideau Canal, good for long-exposure experimentation and high-speed photography."

"This one is located in Old Ottawa East on the shores of the Rideau river. What is special about this park is the Rideau River Nature Trail that connects Springhurst with Brantwood Park. The sights of the Rideau river from there are wonderful."