Barrhaven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrhaven
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.
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 Senators Ice Hockey Game at Canadian Tire Center
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Barrhaven Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Ottawa West
spotless room; helpful staff arranging taxis, & dealing with system outages re: checking i& obtaining keys
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Mannys Place
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Chateau is an ideal location for visiting Ottawa. Staff is wonderful, ready to assist at all times. Albertina at front desk was so helpful!!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Business Inn
Very spacious room, staff were friendly and helpful and provided suggestions of activities to do snd good restaurants to visit, walking distance to popular attractions
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Self parking is not available
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Nice central location. Rooms are standard for a large hotel with lots of government / business travellers.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrhaven
Nepean
Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Centrepointe Theatre while in the area.
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.
Stittsville
While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre.
South End
Consider a visit to South Keys Shopping Centre and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in South End. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station.
Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
While you're in Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park, take in top sights like Rideau Canal and jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
Alta Vista
If you're spending some time in Alta Vista, Billings Estate National Historic Site and Billings Estate Museum are top sights worth seeing.
