Golden Triangle Travel Guide
Ottawa
Visit Golden Triangle
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.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission
Top hotels in Golden Triangle
The Business Inn
"Break fast was great. They also prepared daily packages for the guests. Business oriented place."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
"Very happy with this hotel. Reluctant to stay there because parking was stated as an issue (in some reviews), however, parking was excellent during our stay and the best we’ve experienced in Ottawa. Reasonably priced too. Stayed in a two bedroom suite with family. Comfortable. Only issue we had were ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
"Staff was great easy check-in cups needed an extra wash"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Valet parking on arrival was unstaffed and the charge of over $60 was exorbitant for no service. No bell staff to help with bags, but in fairness I didn’t need it - it was just a signal of more to come. Worst check in experience I have had in decades of travel to Ottawa. Arrived late evening and ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Good: very clean, very helpful staff, huge rooms, lots of parking (even an above ground lot for large vehicles…which we had), very quiet, quick access to downtown Ottawa. Bad: kinda run down, holes in towels, TV did not work, AC barely worked but kept up enough. Staff tried to fix the TV, but couldn’t. ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
"Needs to provide more water to clients - in the room or in the lobby. Otherwise I like staying here."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Golden Triangle
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.
Orleans
Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Petrie Island Park and Place D'Orleans Shopping Center.
