Hiawatha Park 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.

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 fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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

University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable 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.

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.
Things to do

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Canadian War Museum Admission

Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Game at Canadian Tire Center

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Hiawatha Park

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
It was a lovely stay in the beautiful historic hotel in the heart of down town Ottawa
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Business Inn
The room was large and comfortable. The hotel is in a great location with lots of restaurants nearby and a quick walk to the canal. Maclarens restaurant was excellent and we enjoyed being able to get room service from them.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Cold rooms, had to change my room twice yet still cold, noisy air-conditioning, gym is not well equipped and cold. The swimming pool is horrendous. Not enough staff. This will be my last visit to any of this hotel chain.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Lord Elgin Hotel
Great service and staff. Enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Various Breakfast options. Clean room.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Beautiful clean rooms with a great view from the rooftop bar
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hiawatha Park

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.

Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Rideau Canal 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.

Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

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.
