Orleans Travel Guide
Ottawa
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.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the fascinating museums and lively festivals 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.
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.
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.
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
Ottawa's Hidden History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Ottawa: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
Top hotels in Orleans
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG
Room was comfortable, clean and quiet. Easily accessible to highway and close to downtown. Staff were courteous.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Orleans
Friendly staff, clean facility, easy parking
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The best location to see the heart of Ottawa
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Business Inn
Sarcastic and rude check-in staff. The room was street level and accessed through a sketchy parking lot. Avoid this "hotel" at all cost.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Comfortxble and resonable price
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Clean room , great location
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Orleans
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.
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.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.
