Ottawa Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 uOttawa 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.
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.
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.
Orleans
Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Princess Louise Falls and Petrie Island Park.
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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 acclaimed art galleries 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 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.
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.
- Parliament Hill
- University of Ottawa
- Calypso Water Park
- Casino du Lac Leamy
- Carleton University
- Rideau Canal
- Canadian War Museum
- Canadian Museum of History
- Rideau Centre
- TD Place Stadium
- National Arts Centre
- Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
- Algonquin College
- Parliament Building
- National Gallery of Canada
- Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre
- Ottawa City Hall
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- Nepean Sportsplex
- Kōena Spa
- Commissioners Park
- Embassy of the United States
- Rideau Carleton Raceway
- St. Laurent Centre
- Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
- Canadian Museum of Nature