Urbandale Travel Guide
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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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Urbandale
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Beautiful, grand old hotel, very well maintained, with good restaurants and best location in Ottawa."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Business Inn
"The management of this hotel really knows travellers. There were a lot of extra touches that were appreciated. The suite felt like a home. Breakfast was outstanding."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
"Will be staying again next trip to Ottawa."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Clean, quiet, simple parking, and the staff were very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
"It's a good hotel right downtown. Slightly dated, but not too bad. Our third guest used the pull out couch, not sure I would have slept on that. But other than that the bed was good, shower was good and our room even had laundry and a full kitchen. Parking lot is really confusing. If you are not ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
"I stayed for 3 nights. Easy check in and valet always brought car around on time although I heard others were not satisfied and had been waiting for a while. We had a few meals at the restaurant downstairs. It was decent. Although one night we were the only ones there for dinner (Wednesday) and our ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Urbandale
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
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.
Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville 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.
