Orleans 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Top hotels in Orleans
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG
"We had an excellent stay with the Holiday Inn during our Ottawa visit. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Quality Inn Orleans
"Hotel had a lot of ants. Staff were not very helpful. Many of the amenities were just missing, for example there was a fitness centre devoid of equipment"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Business Inn
"Check-in staff is very nice. Breakfast is great."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Door broke told him at 8 o’clock in the morning came back to room at 3 o’clock in the afternoon still wasn’t fixed. Had to wait for maintenance to fix door. Ass made for fresh towels never received."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Vraiment accessible, le personnel était excellent! Un peu vieillot comme chambre, pas si confortable et reposant que souhaité mais tout de même bien apprécié ! Nous avons bien appréciés le côté historique 😊"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
"Not enough seats. I chair only. So no where for anyone else to sit except on the bed"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Orleans
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.
Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Industrial Park, check out sights like Canada Science and Technology Museum or St. Laurent Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
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.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.