Vanier 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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries 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 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
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
Our pick of the best Vanier Hotel Deals
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The shower had a problem regulating the temperature, but it was a perfect stay other than that. I wonder if it is possible to have a few more electric chargers for electric cars? The parking was full the evening I arrived and then, the next day, the chargers were all full. This complicated my return ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Business Inn
Staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Nice staff but no ammenities such as pool and hot tube. Old but clean.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Beautiful lobby, clean, professional and friendly staff, the restaurant is quite good as well.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
The pool was too Small and quality of water decieving. It was Well located near By Market. Easy to Wall to/from main places. Clean room but noisy heat pump. Breakfast served on paper plates et wooden ustensils (cheap). All in all, it wasn’t expensive, so you got what you paid for.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
For the money, you should stay at the fairmount instead. The room didn’t feel particularly clean, it was never cleaned, and the valet took over 40 minutes to get our car
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vanier
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.
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.
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the area.
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.
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.
