Stittsville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Canadian Museum of History
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums 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
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Canadian War Museum Admission
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
Top hotels in Stittsville
Lord Elgin Hotel
Nice place
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Was offered an upgrade to a suite, but there weren't blackout blinds in the room, which is unusual for a hotel. The staff were very accommodating, but unfortunately, there was no parking at the hotel itself, and we had to park three blocks away (and had to pay for!), which, in December, was quite ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Friendly staff, clean room. Could have a minimum of dishes in the room (bottle opener for exemple)
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Business Inn
Spacious room!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Clean rooms, great staff, breakfast staff exceptional
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Excellent service and great accommodation.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stittsville
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.
Barrhaven
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrhaven and surrounding area, you can visit Walter Baker Sports Centre and Nepean Sportsplex.
Aylmer
Abundant dining options and pristine golf courses are well-reviewed features of Aylmer. Make a stop by top sights like Kōena Spa while you're exploring the area.
Nepean
Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.
Munster Hamlet - Richmond
If you're spending some time in Munster Hamlet - Richmond, Saunders Farm and Rideau River Provincial Park are top sights worth seeing.
Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
While you're in Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park, take in top sights like Rideau Canal and jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
