Standing more than a century, this Ottawa guest house and bed and breakfast is less than 3 blocks from the Rideau River. Free WiFi and a library of books are available. A homemade breakfast is served each morning at the Australis by an expert cook. Dishes offered include fruit, eggs, waffles, home-made jams and jellies and home-baked scones. The University of Ottawa is just 0.6 mi from the Guest House. Strathcona Park is 2 blocks away.