Golden Triangle Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
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.
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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.
Activities
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Our pick of the best Golden Triangle Hotel Deals
The Business Inn
"Nous avons été bien accueilli et le personnel était très serviable"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
"Good location."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
"Overall it was a good stay the room was clean and the staff very helpful, a few minor things we didn’t have a shower curtain in our room when we got there they put it one up for us tho"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"What is excellent nice experience"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
"Will be staying again next trip to Ottawa."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
"Just a one-nighter this time. The usual excellent stay."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Golden Triangle
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Byward Market Square and Parliament Hill, 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 Centrepointe Theatre 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 Ernst & Young Centre are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville 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.
Golden Triangle Travel Guide
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- Hotels near Rideau Mall
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- Visit Downtown Ottawa
- Visit Stittsville - Basswood
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- Visit Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
- Visit Clarence-Rockland
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- Visit Ottawa
- Visit Sandy Hill
- Visit Kanata
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- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
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- Dominion Arboretum
- Centrepointe Theatre
