one of the top things to do when visiting ottawa is have a beavertail . the best location to pick up a beavertail is with your skaes in the winter after going for for the first half of your trek on the rideau canal skateway . but, this being only november and the canal not being frozen, i decided to head to an alternative location. when not available on the rideau canal , the second best location for a beavertail is the regular beavertail counter at the corner of william & george streets in the byward market ( 69 george street, ottawa ). today i visited said counter, and got in line. after waiting in line for less than three minutes, i placed my order. the order : 1 cinnamon andsugarbeavertail. after leaving $3.75 with the cash and obtaining my beavertail covered in cinnamon andsugari ventured out for a walk in the market. beavertails counter at william & george streets what is a beavertail a beavertail is a pastry that is deep fried and then topped the way you like it. var