Rideau Township Travel Guide

Ottawa

Photo by Patricia Fencz
Photo by Patricia Fencz

Popular places to visit

Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

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.

Rideau Canal
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

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

Parliament Hill
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Byward Market Square
Carleton University

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.

Carleton University
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Canadian Museum of History

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

Canadian Museum of History
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre

Things to do

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Rp712.162
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Rp324.657
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Rp683.671
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

Rp297.602
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

Rp405.701
per adult
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Rp405.701
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
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Top hotels in Rideau Township

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is Rp1.144.146 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.144.146
Rp1.361.523 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,067 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.499.056 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
Rp2.499.056
Rp2.965.130 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,818 reviews)
"We enjoyed our time at the hotel and all the amenities they offered."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa Embassy Hotel

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25 Cartier St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.231.617 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.231.617
Rp2.647.831 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,109 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is excellent if you want to be close enough to the main activities, but also want somewhere a little quieter. Due to location of the room within the hotel, there was very little natural light, and only one tiny window in the whole suite was able to be opened. The air con ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.703.916 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
Rp2.703.916
Rp3.208.197 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,452 reviews)
"The room was clean and equipped. The bathroom is a bit small, but the water pressure in the shower was good. The staff members were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp2.178.482 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp2.178.482
Rp2.584.769 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,077 reviews)
"Room was exactly what we wanted for a conference. We had 3 double room suites and managed to get them set up together. Worked extremely well."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is Rp1.653.049 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
Rp1.653.049
Rp1.961.342 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,872 reviews)
"I booked this hotel with some misgivings based on the star rating and photos but because 4 star hotel rates were very high and availability low on my travel day, I didn’t have much choice. Long story short — this is my new go to hotel in Ottawa. Ridiculously friendly and accommodating staff; comfortable, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Business Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Rideau Township

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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.

Munster Hamlet - Richmond
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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.

Barrhaven
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Stittsville

While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre.

Stittsville
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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.

Kanata
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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.

Nepean
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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.

South End

Rideau Township Travel Guide