Orleans Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Rideau Canal
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
Activities
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
Street Art Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour in Ottawa
Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Orleans Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG
The room is clean and the pool.The staffs specially in the breakfast areas are all very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Quality Inn Orleans
The property did not have the hot tub that was shown in the pictures.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Clean room, no hot tub
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Business Inn
Excellent choice for the experienced traveller whom wants the option of preparing meals in your room. Great kitchen (full size appliances!) and food prep. Bare bones but open 24 hour gym is total bonus if that matters to you. We will be back.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Classic period hotel. Extraordinary location - steps away from Parliament Hill and great local restaurants
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
The temperature in the room drastically went from where we had it set, 65 degrees to 80 degrees and kept getting hot. We called the front desk and they did nothing. We had a 1 night reservations and this was the most uncomfortable night weve ever paid for.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Orleans
Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Rideau Canal 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 Rideau Centre or Rideau Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
Old Ottawa East
While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the 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.
