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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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.
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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Vanier
Lord Elgin Hotel
Had a wonderful experience here. The location was excellent for access to Parliament buildings and restaurants. Clean comfortable rooms.
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Bed was unconformable and noisy !!
Reviewed on 12 Jan, 2026
The Business Inn
Breakfast was so good, even as a vegetarian! Also the room size is good and they have lots of small additions (like a white noise machine and a fan).
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Room was clean, breakfast was not as good as last time.
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Hotel was well ran, clean and comfortable. I had ordering breakfast at the restaurant, avocado toast with poached eggs. The avocado was at least a day old, dark in color and tasted old. The eggs were cold and i sent the plate back to the kitchen. They were good about it but there is no reason for ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan, 2026
Welcominns Hotel Ottawa
All good
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 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.
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.
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.
