Plateau 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.
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 Plateau Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
Excellent breakfast choices.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
I love the food at Zoe's and the servers were very good. The cafe is amazing and the stores with art and sculptures.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Nice clean room. Nice hotel and fair prices.. pool was closed and gym smelt like mold... but they're doing renovations so hopefully they're addressing this situation
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Really enjoyed our stay, excellent location, clean and spacious room, pool/hot tub/sauna were very nice
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
We stayed 1 night. Clean property, although construction behind building, so starts getting loud around 6:30am. Great breakfast, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Under renovation. Shows breakfast on site so I assumed free breakfast. Expedia should have worded add in a different way. I was misled
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Plateau
Aylmer
The abundant dining options and pristine golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to Aylmer. A stop by Kōena Spa or Centre Culturel du Vieux-Aylmer might round out your trip.
Downtown Gatineau
You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Canadian Museum of History or Canadian Children's Museum.
Hull
Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Lebreton Flats
When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Supreme Court of Canada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.
Centretown West
Even though there aren't top sights in Centretown West, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Canadian War Museum. Jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
Centretown
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.
