Ottawa Valley
Travel Guide





Visit Ottawa Valley
Where to stay in Ottawa Valley

Downtown Ottawa
Central to Ottawa's financial district and government buildings, this area boasts a vibrant restaurant district on Elgin Street and shopping on Bank Street. Explore heritage sites like Château Laurier and Sparks Street's pedestrian mall.

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.

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.

Orleans
Situated 16 km from downtown Ottawa, Orléans boasts a significant francophone population and offers recreational activities at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex and Petrie Island's natural beach. Explore nature trails like Bilberry Creek Trail and enjoy shopping and dining along Innes Road.

ByWard Market
This downtown Ottawa's lively retail and entertainment district boasts a dense concentration of eateries, bars, and nightclubs, as well as an open-air market for fresh produce and flowers during warmer months. Cobblestone courtyards, historic buildings, and street entertainment add to the charm.

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.

Lord Elgin Hotel
Propre, spacieux et personnels courtois
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The staff were great! Friendly and responsive. The pool and weight room was well equipped. The building beautiful and rich with history.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

The Business Inn
Good experience
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Excellent for families
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Older hotel but we’ll maintained.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Duvernay Studios and Suites
The front desk stuffs is nice and friendly room is clean pretty good location I recommend this studios and suit
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.

Carleton University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Carleton University during your stay in Ottawa. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre
With a schedule full of dazzling theater and live music, along with workshops and talks, this venue delivers non-stop entertainment to Canada’s capital city.

Canadian Museum of History
At this museum, one of the most visited in Canada, discover the events, experiences, people and objects that have shaped the nation’s history.

Canadian War Museum
The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.
- Canadian Tire Centre
- Casino du Lac Leamy
- Parliament Hill
- Rideau Canal
- Byward Market Square
- University of Ottawa
- Carleton University
- Rogers Centre Ottawa
- Algonquin College
- Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus
- National Arts Centre
- Calypso Water Park
- Canadian Museum of History
- Canadian War Museum
- Rideau Centre
- TD Place Stadium
- Elgin Street
- Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre
- Kōena Spa
- Nepean Sportsplex
- Lansdowne Park
- National Gallery of Canada
- Ottawa City Hall
- Commissioners Park
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- Embassy of the United States
- The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
- Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes
- Bell Sensplex
- Ernst & Young Centre
- Canadian Museum of Nature




