Ottawa Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parliament Hill which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building
Parliament Hill featuring château or palace, an administrative building and a river or creek
Confederation Square featuring a monument and a city
Parliament Hill showing château or palace and snow
Rideau Canal featuring a pond, a city and a fountain

Where to stay in Ottawa Valley

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring a city, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Downtown Ottawa

5/5(20 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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Kanata

Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.

Kanata
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Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

Nepean
Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

ByWard Market

A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.

ByWard Market
Ottawa featuring snow

Centretown

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Princess Louise Falls.

Orleans
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is AU$148 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$148
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,029 reviews)
"All was good just the surprised charge they added and we had to wait 5/days for refund"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$257 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$257
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,652 reviews)
"Stayed there a few times. Now that says it all. We had parliament view this time"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$225 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$225
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,315 reviews)
"Reactive front desk, really close to everything in ottawa, good breakfast buffet , pool, etc. Just make sure when you book your stay because parking and breakfast is not includedin the Price if it is not written on your réservation."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,801 reviews)
"Great hotel made from converted apartments but the area around the hotel is a bit rough . They keep the doors locked though to safeguard their customers which was welcomed . I would stay again just because of the location"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (928 reviews)
"Comfortable bed and pillows. I even had a small kitchen with full size stove and fridge. A few doors down there is an Olly Fresco store selling all sorts of cooked food options so if you don’t want to cook pop in here as it looked very good"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

2 out of 5
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,669 reviews)
"Bed comfortable. Food options nearby"

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
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Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

Byward Market Square

4/5(19 reviews)

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Byward Market Square
Carleton University

Carleton University

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Canadian Museum of History showing modern architecture and skyline

Canadian Museum of History

5/5(4 reviews)

Up to 20,000 years of history is showcased in this impressive institution dedicated to life in Canada. It also has a Children’s Museum and IMAX theatre.

Canadian Museum of History
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre
Canadian War Museum showing a city and modern architecture

Canadian War Museum

5/5(4 reviews)

The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.

Canadian War Museum

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