Ottawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Ottawa
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 Rideau Mall, 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.
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.
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.
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 fascinating museums 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.
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.
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.
Other places like Ottawa
- 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
- The Ottawa Hospital General Campus