Ottawa Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building
Parliament Hill showing château or palace, heritage architecture and an administrative building
Confederation Square which includes a city and a monument
Parliament Hill showing a castle and snow
Rideau Canal showing a city, a garden and a fountain

Where to stay in Ottawa Valley

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Ottawa
aerial view of Kanata Ontario, view along March road, Summer scene

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
BBT3FW Samuel de Champlain Statue, Nepean Point, Parliament Hill in distance, Ottawa, Ontario

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.

Nepean
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

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.

ByWard Market
Canada Aviation and Space Museum showing interior views and aircraft

Gloucester

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Rideau Canal are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.

Gloucester
Petrie Island Beach

Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Petrie Island Park.

Orleans
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is Rp2.627.193 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
Rp2.627.193
Rp3.146.853 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,258 reviews)
We enjoyed the health room facility including pool/hot showers. You really feel like part of history when you're staying here. Laurier Café was enjoyable with friendly staff.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.812.285 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
Rp1.812.285
Rp2.170.755 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8,127 reviews)
Very clean room great breakfast and friendly staff but trouble getting the TV working ?

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Business Inn
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is Rp1.150.056 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.150.056
Rp1.368.557 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,333 reviews)
We stayed for 6 days - our room was not tended to at all during this time, even though we were told it would be done after 4 days. Two of the other travel parties in our group also booked rooms at this hotel - their rooms contained a larger TV, and a microwave which our room did not and we were staying ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street Ottawa ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,198 reviews)
We stayed at the Cartier Place Suite Hotel. It was clean. The staff were kind and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. The only thing we didnt know that certain elevator takes you to another part of the hotel. Other than that it was good. Pool, hot tub and Sauna were great. They ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,373 reviews)
We love staying at Les Suites! The units are clean and spacious, with all the amenities you could possibly need. Beds are also very comfortable!

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Parc Omega

Parc Omega

2 out of 5
399 QC-323 Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours QC
Stay at this cabin in Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Omega Park and Camp Explora ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
Beautiful pod, stunning views. Lots to do, food at the restaurant was excellent. The only thing I wish there was for a 5 start was a clock radio in the pool and wifi would have been perfect

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Parc Omega
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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