Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Major\'s Hill Park which includes snow
St. Lawrence Islands National Park which includes a lake or waterhole
National Gallery of Canada featuring art and interior views
Rideau Canal featuring a river or creek, a city and a bridge

Where to stay in Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica featuring a city, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Downtown Ottawa

5/5(20 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Rideau Centre and Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

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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.

Kanata
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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.

Nepean
Canada Aviation and Space Museum featuring interior views and aircraft

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.

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Orleans

Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Princess Louise Falls.

Orleans
Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

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.

ByWard Market
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is NZ$323 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$323
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,813 reviews)
"There no self parking at the hotel, only valet parking available, and have to pay separate !!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is NZ$142 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$142
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,045 reviews)
"The food is good"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is NZ$257 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$257
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,063 reviews)
"Carpet in room needed much better/deeper cleaning. Engineers that designed the access to the parking lot (3rd floor for sure) from rooms should be sentenced to 10 years of moving large suitcases through the inadequate and poorly designed access doors"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,063 reviews)
"Carpet in room needed much better/deeper cleaning. Engineers that designed the access to the parking lot (3rd floor for sure) from rooms should be sentenced to 10 years of moving large suitcases through the inadequate and poorly designed access doors"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,958 reviews)
"Apartment style rooms with kitchen. Nice stay and good area for nightlife"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,099 reviews)
"Great place to stay downtown Ottawa. I parked at the NCA which was surprisingly affordable. Walkable to all the sites, good shopping and restos nearby. Room was great but the second elevator was out of service. Had to walk down nine flights of stairs after not being able to get on two rides by. Not ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
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Popular places to visit

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Sandbanks Provincial Park

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Sandbanks Provincial Park, a popular beach in Prince Edward. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Sandbanks Provincial Park
Parliament Hill showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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

Parliament Hill
Byward Market featuring street scenes, a city and markets

Byward Market Square

4/5(19 reviews)

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

Byward Market Square
Carleton University

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.

Carleton University
Rideau Canal featuring street scenes, a river or creek and boating

Rideau Canal

4/5(21 reviews)

This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.

Rideau Canal
Boldt Castle

Boldt Castle

After visiting Boldt Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alexandria Bay. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

Boldt Castle

Cities near Ottawa - Southeastern Ontario

Major\'s Hill Park featuring a church or cathedral and snow

Ottawa

Photo by Vin Lane-Kieltyka

Trenton

Kemptville showing a lake or waterhole

Kemptville

Belleville

Belleville