Templeton 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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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.
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
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Templeton
The Business Inn
Had a great stay, room was perfect, staff were great
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Great location. All staff were amazing. Bed not that comfortable. Bathroom had a sewage smell at night - had to close the bathroom door and open a window for fresh air.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
This is an hotel that is trying to come back from the ashes, it is doing it slowly. The location is convenient, there is a construction site next door, so it’s quite noisy from time to time. The rooms are quite tired, but they charge you exactly what you get, and for that reason I would recommend ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Common rooms were not clean. Both beds in my room has soiled or hair covered sheets and the dishes had leftover food on them. When k informed front desk I was told there was no housekeeping after 4 and I’d have to change the sheets myself. No apology or accommodation was made until I insisted and ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
everything great and well stay again
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Room interior is old and tired looking but it is spotlessly clean and well equipped. Our room was a suite. Full kitchen was great. Only thing we needed was a spatula. Great location to restaurants, museums, and Byward Market. All walkable. We will stay here again for our next visit to Ottawa
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Templeton
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.
Orleans
Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Princess Louise Falls.
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.
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.
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.
