Island Park Esso - Ottawa ON

Island Park Esso Service is without a doubt one the nicest-looking gas station in Ottawa. It’s full-service, dates back to 1938, and rated by locals as the friendliest place to fill up or have your car serviced.

John Newcombe, the owner, is an enthusiast of heritage architecture, and he restored the exterior of his service station to its original 1938 appearance.

It’s just two blocks from our sister-in-law’s house, and every time we visit there, I smile as I pass by.