Alta Vista Travel Guide
Ottawa
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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.
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.
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
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Alta Vista
Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
Exceptionally clean, modern and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Business Inn
Great staff.Very helpful and welcoming. Great value for money. Spacious rooms with very comfortable beds and bedding. Would definitely return. Great downtown location.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Hotel lobby was nice, fairly clean overall. But the pool was closed and we booked this Hotel for that reason (kids). The room temperature was over 26°C, no way to adjust, and no fans available. After 2 hot showers the smoke detector alarmed which led to management coming in, and catching my daughter ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Everyone involved with the hotel operation were so friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend if you’re in the downtown Ottawa area, make it a point to stay here.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
My husband and I were really disappointed with our 2 night stay in Ottawa Embassy Hotel. The check in and out was fast and well managed. The room looked clean and vast. The first problem started when we found out that there is no AC in the room! The AC controller on the wall was not even real. We ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Beautiful well preserved historic property. Staff extra friendly and helpful and fitness room well equipped. Great experience.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Vista
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 Elgin Street.
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.
Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Industrial Park, check out sights like St. Laurent Centre or Canada Science and Technology Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
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.
Centretown
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.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Laurier House or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
