Rideau Township Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
Top hotels in Rideau Township
The Business Inn
As always clean, and spacious rooms. I will be back
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
This is an hotel that is trying to come back from the ashes, it is doing it slowly. The location is convenient, there is a construction site next door, so it’s quite noisy from time to time. The rooms are quite tired, but they charge you exactly what you get, and for that reason I would recommend ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Room interior is old and tired looking but it is spotlessly clean and well equipped. Our room was a suite. Full kitchen was great. Only thing we needed was a spatula. Great location to restaurants, museums, and Byward Market. All walkable. We will stay here again for our next visit to Ottawa
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Great location. All staff were amazing. Bed not that comfortable. Bathroom had a sewage smell at night - had to close the bathroom door and open a window for fresh air.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Common rooms were not clean. Both beds in my room has soiled or hair covered sheets and the dishes had leftover food on them. When k informed front desk I was told there was no housekeeping after 4 and I’d have to change the sheets myself. No apology or accommodation was made until I insisted and ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
everything great and well stay again
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rideau Township
Barrhaven
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrhaven and surrounding area, you can visit Chapman Mills Marketplace and Walter Baker Sports Centre.
Stittsville
While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre.
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.
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.
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.
