Golden Triangle Travel Guide

Ottawa

Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Carole Brown
Photo by Carole Brown
Photo by Carole Brown
Photo by Carole Brown

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
Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

Rideau Canal

4.5/5(31 reviews)

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Rideau Canal
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

Things to do

Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Rp712.162
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Rp712.162
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Rp324.657
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

Rp297.602
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

Rp405.701
per adult
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Rp405.701
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
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Top hotels in Golden Triangle

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25 Cartier St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.236.455 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.236.455
Rp2.653.554 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,119 reviews)
"Was amazing!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Ottawa Embassy Hotel
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp1.656.633 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.656.633
Rp1.965.594 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (7,915 reviews)
"I love that the room had everything (like a kitchenette) and it was spacious, clean and a reasonable price."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

The Business Inn
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp1.915.163 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.915.163
Rp2.272.342 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,987 reviews)
"Well situated with shops, restaurants nearby. We appreciated the kitchen for simple meal preparations. It could be better equipped with certain utensils and oven mitts."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is Rp1.146.627 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.146.627
Rp1.364.593 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,129 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean staff is friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.303.312 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
Rp2.303.312
Rp2.732.879 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,847 reviews)
"Old world charm with beautiful enchanting rooms. Our room was beautiful. It could not be any more centrally located for many of the highlights in Ottowa."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.520.449 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.520.449
Rp2.990.514 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,489 reviews)
"Staff were incredibly helpful with our requests — hotel is right downtown close to Byward Market and Parliament — would definitely stay there again !"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Triangle

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
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 Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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Sandy Hill

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Canal while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.

Sandy Hill
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Old Ottawa East

While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.

Old Ottawa East
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
Ottawa featuring a cascade, a bridge and snow

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 Rideau Canal.

Glebe

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