Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
Major\'s Hill Park which includes snow
St. Lawrence Islands National Park showing a lake or waterhole
National Gallery of Canada featuring interior views and art
Rideau Canal showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

Where to stay in Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario

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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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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
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Nepean

Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Bayshore Shopping Centre while in the area.

Nepean
Ottawa which includes snow

Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

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.

Centretown
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.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.

Orleans
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 4.075.668 ₫ per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
4.075.668 ₫
4.835.781 ₫ total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,499 reviews)
"Vehicle parking not available. Rooms bit outdated and curtains were falling apart."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is 2.849.983 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.849.983 ₫
3.381.466 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,594 reviews)
"The room we stayed in got upgraded from 1 queen bed to 2 queen beds. The room was very spacious with a kitchen for us to cook. The complimentary breakfast was excellent, with many selections such as yogurt, drinks, bread, and cereal. I definitely recommend travellers choose this hotel for short period ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Business Inn
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is 3.732.254 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
3.732.254 ₫
4.428.320 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,648 reviews)
"a lot of space!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,648 reviews)
"a lot of space!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
2 out of 5
1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, ON
Stay at this aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,624 reviews)
"It was affordable and quite and clean"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Ottawa West
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The O'Connor Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The O'Connor Apartments Downtown
3.5 out of 5
377 Rue O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,084 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The O'Connor Apartments Downtown
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Popular places to visit

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Sandbanks Provincial Park, a popular beach in Prince Edward. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Sandbanks Provincial Park
Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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.

Parliament Hill
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(38 reviews)

During your trip to Ottawa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Byward Market Square. Discover the acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Byward Market Square
Carleton University

Carleton University

4/5(3 reviews)

Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Carleton University
Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle

Rideau Canal

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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.

Rideau Canal
Boldt Castle

Boldt Castle

4.5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Boldt Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria Bay. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Boldt Castle

Cities near Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario

Massena

Massena

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Major\'s Hill Park featuring snow and a church or cathedral

Ottawa

Gananoque

Gananoque