Orleans Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Canadian Museum of History
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
Canadian War Museum
The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.
National Gallery of Canada
Explore art through the ages in this impressive collection of national and international works of art.
Things to do
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
45 Minutes Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Ottawa
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Ottawa: Guided Bike Tour through Gatineau and Ottawa
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Top hotels in Orleans
![The Business Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/896800/896730/278c6633_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8840000/8836100/8836083/dc66fbf9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Quality Inn Orleans](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4468700/4468641/4fd60329_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024
![Fairmont Chateau Laurier](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3300/3283/ec79f309_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Les Suites Hotel Ottawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16000/16000/6f352d92_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Novotel Ottawa City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15700/15653/a32e4dad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Orleans
![Canada Aviation and Space Museum showing interior views and aircraft](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49600-Canada-Aviation-And-Space-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Ernst & Young Centre and Rideau Carleton Raceway are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.
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Downtown Gatineau
You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Les Promenades Gatineau or Gatineau Sports Centre.
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Old Ottawa East
Check out the sporting events during your time in Old Ottawa East. Hop around the Ottawa area on the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal and Brantwood Park.
![Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49386-Ottawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.
![Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49208-Byward-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Parliament Hill featuring nightlife, performance art and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46870-Parliament-Hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Byward Market - Parliament Hill
If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.