Ottawa Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ottawa Valley
Where to stay in Ottawa Valley
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.
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.
Nepean
Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Centrepointe Theatre while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"Check in was appalling. Took 2 hours to get our bags to our room - they'd been delivered to another room. No real apology for that, to boot! Room was tired - patched wall paper, chips in furniture, stained bath enamel (really the bathroom needed a full refurb); We had a room with a view over the ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
The Business Inn
"Good location for the price nice and clean"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Quiet and nice location. Gym equipped."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
"Les Suites has never let us down in the 15 or so years we have been staying there. 'Nuff said."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Parc Omega
"We had a lovely time at the Omega cabin (wolf lodge). The wolves do come up to the window but usually the younger ones did. The older ones didn’t come so close. We didn’t get to walk along the perimeter of the compound to watch the feeding and since we didn’t know what time the feeding was at, we ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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.
