Visit Alta Vista
Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Parliament Hill is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.
Byward Market Square
During your trip to Ottawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Byward Market Square. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Rideau Canal
You can learn about the history of Rideau Township with a trip to Rideau Canal. Experience the fascinating museums 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.
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.
Canadian Museum of History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Canadian Museum of History during your travels in Gatineau. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Alta Vista
Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast food and service
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Lord Elgin Hotel
Breakfast was great, the staff were well informed and very friendly! Enjoyed our stay immensely!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Very classy place!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
All good
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
The Business Inn
Extremely difficult to navigate around the hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Good location adjacent to the Byward Market. Fully stocked room (plates, utensils, cooking utensils, dishwasher with detergent). Large comfortable suite with balcony.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alta Vista
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 Rideau Canal.
Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
While you're in Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park, take in top sights like Rideau Canal and jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the 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.
Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Industrial Park, check out sights like Canada Science and Technology Museum or St. Laurent Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
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.
Alta Vista Travel Guide
- Ottawa Health Sciences Centre
- Billings Estate National Historic Site
- Midway Family Fun Park
- Parliament Hill
- Casino du Lac Leamy
- Rideau Canal
- Carleton University
- University of Ottawa
- Nordik Spa-Nature
- Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
- National Arts Centre
- TD Place Stadium
- Canadian Museum of History
- Canadian War Museum
- Rideau Centre
- Algonquin College
- Kōena Spa
- Parliament Building
- Nepean Sportsplex
- Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre
- National Gallery of Canada
- Camp Fortune
- Ottawa City Hall
- Embassy of the United States
- Commissioners Park
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
