Golden Triangle Travel Guide

Ottawa

Aerial panoramic view of downtown Ottawa, including University of Ottawa campus, Sandy Hill, Parliament Hill and Peace Tower, Gatineau Park hills in the backdrop, Ontario, Canada (September 2024)
Aerial panoramic view of downtown Ottawa, including University of Ottawa campus, Sandy Hill, Parliament Hill and Peace Tower, Gatineau Park hills in the backdrop, Ontario, Canada (September 2024)
Skate on the world's largest ice rink. Every year at this time, Gatineau and Ottawa host a shared event called Winterlude. It's a festival that I've gone to since I was a little girl. It's a lot of fun for the whole family. All the events are free of charge and the festival snow bus is also free that takes you to different locations where events are being hosted and run about every 15 minutes. You can expect music, sledding, tubing, ice skating on the Rideau Canal, original snow taffy made with real maple syrup, ice sculptures, free hot chocolate, coffee at some locations, and so much more. I highly recommend if you are in the area. #Winterlude #Quebec #Ontario #Gatineau #Ottawa #tourism #Thingstodo #Festival #NationsCapital
Lightly seared tuna with cannellini beans and a six minute egg was the best thing I've eaten in Ottawa, to date. Love Town, on Elgin #Delicious Photo Challenge

Popular places to visit

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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.

Canadian Tire Centre
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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.

Casino du Lac Leamy
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
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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.

University of Ottawa
Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

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.

Rideau Canal
Byward Market which includes street scenes, 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

Top hotels in Golden Triangle

The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is ₹9,031 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹9,031
₹10,818 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8,189 reviews)
The rooms are dated but clean and comfy. I like the suite style and having a kitchen. The included breakfast is solid. The inn is very well located. The staff from the front desk to cleaners were extremely friendly. Having to pay extra for bad parking spots was weird. Getting a small refund if you ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

The Business Inn
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
The price is ₹11,064 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
₹11,064
₹13,253 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,168 reviews)
Room was very clean and all staff were kind & hospitable!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Ottawa Embassy Hotel

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25 Cartier St Ottawa ON
The price is ₹10,111 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹10,111
₹12,111 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,282 reviews)
Helpful staff. We love this hotel , only a block from the canal , where we stay for skating holidays. Having a kitchen where we can make our own meals is a big plus. Convenient underground parking. Walking distance to neighborhood grocery stores and also the centre of Ottawa.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is ₹14,069 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
₹14,069
₹16,852 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,198 reviews)
all perfect

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is ₹6,159 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹6,159
₹7,328 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market Square ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,260 reviews)
The pool was not open.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is ₹12,564 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
₹12,564
₹15,049 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,923 reviews)
-They need to stop randomly taking two dollars and then giving it back. It has happened over 10 times. -The hotel deposit was out rages 150 a night, when most are 50. -The staff were friendly -The valet parking people were nice

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Triangle

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Centretown

4/5(15 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
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, 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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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.

Sandy Hill
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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.

Old Ottawa East
Byward Market which includes street scenes, 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
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Glebe

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.

Glebe

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