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 Byward Market Square, 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 Bayshore Shopping Centre 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 Rideau Canal 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.
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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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 great live music in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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.
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.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Canadian War Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Canadian War Museum during your trip to Ottawa. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.
- Parliament Hill
- University of Ottawa
- Casino du Lac Leamy
- Carleton University
- Calypso Water Park
- Rideau Canal
- Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
- Canadian Museum of History
- Rideau Centre
- National Arts Centre
- TD Place Stadium
- Canadian War Museum
- Algonquin College
- Parliament Building
- Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre
- National Gallery of Canada
- Kōena Spa
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- Ottawa City Hall
- Nepean Sportsplex
- Embassy of the United States
- Rideau Carleton Raceway
- St. Laurent Centre
- Sparks Street Mall
- Canadian Museum of Nature
