Barrhaven
Ottawa
Popular places to visit
Canadian Tire Centre
Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your travels in Gatineau? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
University of Ottawa
Explore the campus of University of Ottawa as part of your travels around Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Rideau Canal
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Game at Canadian Tire Center
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Barrhaven Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Ottawa West
spotless room; helpful staff arranging taxis, & dealing with system outages re: checking i& obtaining keys
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Mannys Place
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Nice room but forgot to fill mini bar and no complimentary water or wine. Otherwise the staff was good
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
The Business Inn
Great as always
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
They stay was great! Thank you!
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Great location and nice bar/restaurant to relax in
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Barrhaven
Nepean
Explore the retail center on Merivale Road, featuring smaller shops and big box stores, or visit the Nepean Museum and Ben Franklin Place for a mix of culture and government services. Enjoy amenities like the Ottawa Public Library and Centrepointe Theatre.
Kanata
Suburb within Ottawa, Kanata boasts the Canadian Tire Centre, home to the Ottawa Senators, and the Kanata Research Park. Enjoy shopping at Kanata Centrum, Tanger Outlet Mall, and Hazeldean Mall, or catch a movie at Landmark Cinemas Kanata 24.
Stittsville
If you're spending some time in Stittsville, Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre are top sights worth seeing.
South End
Travelers choose South End for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station and check out top sights like South Keys Shopping Centre.
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.
Alta Vista
While visiting Alta Vista, you might make a stop by sights like Billings Estate National Historic Site and Billings Estate Museum.
