Urbandale 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Urbandale
The Business Inn
When I asked the front staff for extra facecloths, they told me to help myself to the shelves of clean towels at the end of the hall! This may seem trivial but it’s an issue at almost every hotel I stay at, to get extra anything. This place goes the extra mile with the extras. Our suite was fully ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Comfortable rooms. Beautiful property
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Had a great time at this place
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Should include parking within the hotel charges and should include breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Thank you
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Avoid this place! The staff are lovely but the hotel is old, not particularly clean, and just feels shabby and depressing. Awful bed. Weird smell and no proper in room air con. Terrible loud hum. Just go somewhere else.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Urbandale
Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Industrial Park, check out sights like St. Laurent Centre or Canada Science and Technology Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
