Golden Triangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial panoramic view of downtown Ottawa, including University of Ottawa campus, Sandy Hill, Parliament Hill and Peace Tower, Gatineau Park hills in the backdrop, Ontario, Canada (September 2024)
Aerial panoramic view of downtown Ottawa, including University of Ottawa campus, Sandy Hill, Parliament Hill and Peace Tower, Gatineau Park hills in the backdrop, Ontario, Canada (September 2024)
Skate on the world's largest ice rink. Every year at this time, Gatineau and Ottawa host a shared event called Winterlude. It's a festival that I've gone to since I was a little girl. It's a lot of fun for the whole family. All the events are free of charge and the festival snow bus is also free that takes you to different locations where events are being hosted and run about every 15 minutes. You can expect music, sledding, tubing, ice skating on the Rideau Canal, original snow taffy made with real maple syrup, ice sculptures, free hot chocolate, coffee at some locations, and so much more. I highly recommend if you are in the area. #Winterlude #Quebec #Ontario #Gatineau #Ottawa #tourism #Thingstodo #Festival #NationsCapital
Lightly seared tuna with cannellini beans and a six minute egg was the best thing I've eaten in Ottawa, to date. Love Town, on Elgin #Delicious Photo Challenge
People complain that Ottawa rolls up the sidewalks at 9pm but there are great places to get a late night drink and something tasty to eat, apart from your hotel bar. Datsun is the sister Restaurant to he popular El Camino amd on Monday nights, it’s Industry Night after 9pm. $3.50 Jameson. $5 bao as well as a delicious, Asian inspired menu, pots of tables in the middle or you can sit at the bar or at the other side of the room, watching the kitchen work it’s magic

Popular places to visit

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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.

Canadian Tire Centre
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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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Casino du Lac Leamy
Parliament Hill showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

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

Parliament Hill
Rideau Canal featuring street scenes, a river or creek and boating

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.

Rideau Canal
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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.

University of Ottawa
Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

Byward Market Square

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

Byward Market Square

Activities

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

AU$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

AU$27
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

AU$237
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

AU$30
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour

AU$40
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour

Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour

AU$14
per adult
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
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Our pick of the best Golden Triangle Hotel Deals

The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$153 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$153
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (8,119 reviews)
Oui la chambre était impeccable, le lit très confortable. Personnel poli et courtois Séjour agréable.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

The Business Inn
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$209 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$209
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,114 reviews)
I loved my stay, easy to check in, I got a late check out no problem, the room was clean and the staff was awesome.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Ottawa Embassy Hotel

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25 Cartier St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$226 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$226
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,249 reviews)
Very clean, great staff

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$256 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$256
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,105 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is AU$288 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$288
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,828 reviews)
Location was great for a nearby concert, room was clean and quiet.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT

4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON
The price is AU$225 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$225
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,916 reviews)
We stayed for one night, everything was good.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Triangle

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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.

Centretown
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 Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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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.

Sandy Hill
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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.

Old Ottawa East
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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
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Glebe

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.

Glebe

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