Ottawa Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parliament Hill which includes heritage architecture and an administrative building
Parliament Hill featuring château or palace, an administrative building and a river or creek
Confederation Square featuring a monument and a city
Parliament Hill showing château or palace and snow
Rideau Canal featuring a pond, a city and a fountain

Where to stay in Ottawa Valley

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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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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.

Kanata
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Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

Nepean
Ottawa featuring snow

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
Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

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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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Princess Louise Falls.

Orleans
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$259 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$259
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,629 reviews)
Ottawa hotel of choice
"The Château Laurier is a hotel. I choose to stay in almost every time I am in Ottawa. The location is perfect for business and pleasure. The hotel staff aim to please. This trip as we were travelling as a couple, we upgraded our suite to provide a little more room and a beautiful view of the parliament ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$149 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$149
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Canadian War ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The main areas were more dated than the photos, but I was pleasantly surprised with the room. The room was amazing the only complaint I have is because the window had been broken and repaired there was a lot of moisture in the window which blocked the view"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is AU$177 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$177
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,688 reviews)
Séjour remarquable
"Il y a plein de petites attentions dans la chambre pour faire de votre séjour un séjour de qualité. Pour les véhicules électriques, il y a un stationnement avec un multitude de borne de recharge niveau 2. Je recommande fortement, c’était notre 2e séjour et toujours aussi satisfait."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

The Business Inn
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,751 reviews)
"Everything in the hotel is good but around this area is little noisy and feels unsafe."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West

2 out of 5
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,656 reviews)
"Perfect for what I needed"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,779 reviews)
"Je suis vraiment contente de faire l'expérience avec vous toutes est magnifique et propre merci."

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
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Popular places to visit

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
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
Carleton University

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.

Carleton University
Canadian Museum of History showing modern architecture and skyline

Canadian Museum of History

Up to 20,000 years of history is showcased in this impressive institution dedicated to life in Canada. It also has a Children’s Museum and IMAX theatre.

Canadian Museum of History
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre
Canadian War Museum showing a city and modern architecture

Canadian War Museum

The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.

Canadian War Museum

Cities near Ottawa Valley

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