Barrhaven Travel Guide
Ottawa
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.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Barrhaven
Hampton Inn & Suites Ottawa West
Everything in the hotel was excellet, the surrounding yards need to be cleaned up. Walking our dog, we noticed many used cond*ms, and ladies underwear at the edge of the property next to parking lot.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Business Inn
It was good! Clean and all. At breakfast, I just didn’t like that the protein options were merely ham/pork and just one option of egg and cheese. So it is limited to that. Other snack options were available but it’s not high protein. If you like cereal or oatmeal. Other than that, love the fact that ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
DO NOT STAY HERE!! it is an extremely old hotel that has not been updated and probably 40 years. Our first room smelled like old cigarette smoke. When I told the front staff, they moved us up a couple of floors which turned out to be even worse, the hallways and room reeked of old stale cigarette ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Checked me into a different room than what I booked, then overcharged me for it. After Expedia stepped in, they issued a refund but on the wrong credit card. No response when I ask for an accurate receipt and charge as this is a business trip. Last time I stay there, very unfortunate. This used to ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Staff was helpful, and rooms were clean. Great dining experience too.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Great room provided
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrhaven
Nepean
Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Centrepointe Theatre while in the area.
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.
Stittsville
While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre.
South End
Consider a visit to South Keys Shopping Centre and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in South End. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station.
Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
While you're in Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park, take in top sights like Canada Agriculture and Food Museum and jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
Alta Vista
If you're spending some time in Alta Vista, Billings Estate National Historic Site and Billings Estate Museum are top sights worth seeing.
