Cardinal Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cardinal Heights
Popular places to visit
Canadian Tire Centre
Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Activities
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Our pick of the best Cardinal Heights Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
Very clean and spacious room, comfortable beds. Nice breakfast. Very good location. would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Extraordinaire !!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Very friendly and informative staff, clean, well appointed rolms. Quiet and great views!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Only negative is the couch was old, carpet was throughout, on the 3rd floor washer and dryer were older. Upgrade would be great. We think maybe bc dogs are allpwed the couch was not in the best shape. Everthing else was great. Bed and bathroom were clean and comfortable. Parking is tight if you have ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Thank you
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Avoid this place! The staff are lovely but the hotel is old, not particularly clean, and just feels shabby and depressing. Awful bed. Weird smell and no proper in room air con. Terrible loud hum. Just go somewhere else.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cardinal Heights
Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.
Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Industrial Park, check out sights like Canada Science and Technology Museum or St. Laurent Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Laurier House or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Downtown Ottawa
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 Parliament Station to see more of the city.
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.
