Orleans Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Best of Ottawa Small Group Walking Tour with Boat Cruise
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Our pick of the best Orleans Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG
"We had an excellent stay with the Holiday Inn during our Ottawa visit. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Quality Inn Orleans
"Could use improvements."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
"All great! Loved our stay"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
"Very old hotel. I had the chains rooms because the AC wasn’t working properly. They wouldn’t upgrade me. They wouldn’t give me any sort of complementary whatever because I had to change rooms due to my first room being incomplete with the air-conditioning. Went to the gym they had no water or anything. ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Business Inn
"Great room with kitchen and bacony."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
"Great hotel. Would return. Staff were very accommodating."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Orleans
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.
Industrial Park
If you're spending time in Industrial Park, check out sights like Canada Science and Technology Museum or St. Laurent Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cyrville Station or St-Laurent Station.
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Laurier House or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
Old Ottawa East
During your stop in Old Ottawa East, check out the sporting events, and jump on the metro at Lees Station to see more of the surrounding area.
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.
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.
