South March Travel Guide
Ottawa
Visit South March
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)
A Self Guided Audio Tour of Ottawa's Hidden History
Top hotels in South March
Lord Elgin Hotel
Nice place
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Had a fantastic 3 night stay in Ottawa. Perfect location for sites and restaurants. Room was clean and comfortable. Stayed over the holiday season and enjoyed all the Christmas decor. Staff was friendly and helpful. Not our first stay at a Fairmont hotel and definitely not our last.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
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
Excellent in all areas
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
It was a good stay, very convenient location - clean and well maintained property.,,,
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Staff was very friendly, room was beautiful and clean.I'd definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South March
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.
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.
Stittsville
While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre.
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.
West Carleton
If you're spending some time in West Carleton, Tanger Outlets and Diefenbunker are top sights worth seeing.
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.
