Alta Vista 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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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.
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.
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 entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Full-Day Montreal City Tour from Ottawa and optional city cruise
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Alta Vista
Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
"My only recommendation would be to carry more things in your store like toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste. Things that people can sometimes misplace or forget."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Historic hotel and near everything you need. Room was in such bad condition the hotel refunded the valet parking and half my stay. Exterior window frame so broken you couldn’t close the window, bed linens made up with badly stained duvet, pen scribbles on the walls, bathroom was dirty with vent so ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Business Inn
"Great location, beds are extremely comfortable, all the amenities you need!! I would definitely recommend this hotel"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"AC was broken, no one there to fix it. No compensation was offered for the room being a sauna all weekend..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
"Très bon service et hotel très propre les chambres sont tres propre je le recommande a tout le monde merci"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Vista
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 Elgin Street.
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.
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.
South End
Consider a visit to South Keys Shopping Centre and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in South End. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station.
Centretown
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.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Laurier House or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
