Ottawa Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building
Parliament Hill showing château or palace, heritage architecture and an administrative building
Confederation Square which includes a city and a monument
Parliament Hill showing a castle and snow
Rideau Canal showing a city, a garden and a fountain

Where to stay in Ottawa Valley

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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa 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
Ottawa which includes snow

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
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
Canada Aviation and Space Museum showing interior views and aircraft

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.

Gloucester
The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹7,559 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹7,559
₹8,968 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,326 reviews)
"Property is older but extremely clean. Very good location for excellent dining and pubs. walkable to major tourist attractions. Continental breakfast on steroids with many many options and premade grab and go bags. Rooms are large with separate living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. 2 tvs and ..."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

The Business Inn
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹15,640 per night from 2 May to 3 May
₹15,640
₹18,557 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,369 reviews)
Amazing stay
"Fairmont is always the best. Great location, room was very comfortable. Surrounding areas of interest were close by and easy to get to. Best of all the park next to the hotel was a great plus for our dog. Only con was the air conditioning took very long to cool. Luckily we could open the window in ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ₹12,849 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹12,849
₹15,246 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,389 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
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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 Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,516 reviews)
"Great to have full suite with bedroom and kitchen. The modern rooms could use some throw pillows on the sofa to soften the arm rests and to add comfort appeal. Overall great guest services and parking options."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sonder Arlo
Sonder Arlo
3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (690 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Sonder Arlo
Sonder The O'connor
Sonder The O'connor
3.5 out of 5
377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (961 reviews)
"I like this place, recommend it."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Sonder The O'connor
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Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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

Parliament Hill
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(38 reviews)

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

4/5(3 reviews)

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 featuring skyline and modern architecture

Canadian Museum of History

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre
Canadian War Museum which includes a city and modern architecture

Canadian War Museum

5/5(12 reviews)

The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.

Canadian War Museum

Cities near Ottawa Valley

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

Ottawa

Cornwall

Cornwall

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Chelsea

Montreal

Montreal