Ottawa Valley

Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Ottawa Valley

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 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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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
Byward Market showing outdoor eating, signage 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
Canada Aviation and Space Museum which includes aircraft and interior views

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Rideau Canal are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.

Orleans
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$233 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
S$233
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,774 reviews)
"highly recommend to stay but price is very acceptable vs other nearby hotels. Nice to stay a few days at the 5 stars hotel with a bit of money."

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is S$233 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
S$233
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,983 reviews)
"Super close to everything, great location, great price, convenient suite set up, tonnes of space"

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is S$102 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
S$102
21 Sept - 22 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 Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,024 reviews)
"Love the front staff. The rooms are great and private."

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
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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! (4,983 reviews)
"Super close to everything, great location, great price, convenient suite set up, tonnes of space"

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,044 reviews)
"Don’t need check in to go in the room only the code on the app"

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
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! (3,900 reviews)
"Shops nearby"

Reviewed on 15 Sept, 2025

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill which includes 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 showing outdoor eating, signage 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

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

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 modern architecture and a city

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
Major\'s Hill Park which includes snow and a church or cathedral

Ottawa

Montreal

Montreal

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