Vanier Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A river with a bridge and a city skyline with historic buildings.
A sidewalk with a bike lane, a pedestrian crossing, and a building with a stained glass window.

Stay near popular Vanier attractions

Beechwood Cemetery

You can find out about the history of Ottawa with a visit to Beechwood Cemetery. Amble around the area's forests or visit its shops.
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Activities

Canadian War Museum Admission

Canadian War Museum Admission

NZ$32
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

NZ$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

NZ$46
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Scenic Ottawa Night Tour

Scenic Ottawa Night Tour

NZ$147
per adult
Scenic Ottawa Night Tour
Grand Hall

Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)

NZ$36
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Solar Palapa Tour

Solar Palapa Tour

NZ$37
per adult
Solar Palapa Tour
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Our pick of the best Vanier Hotel Deals

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$332 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$332
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,638 reviews)
"Everything was good , staff , rooms nice view"

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC
The price is NZ$172 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$172
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market Square ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,123 reviews)
"I had a nice view from my room. The hotel js disgusting. my non smoking room smelled like cigarettes, as did much of the hotel. Very dirty. The bagh tub was disgusting, hair and gunk in the drain. When I checked in, the staff sneezed into his hands before handing me paperwork to sign."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$289 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$289
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Lord Elgin Hotel
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$210 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$210
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
The Business Inn
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$227 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$227
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel

Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
250 West Hunt Club Road Ottawa ON
The price is NZ$234 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$234
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,418 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely and the room was well appointed, but unfortunately there was an awful odour in our room. We arrived late at night and it was noticeable, but by morning it was unbearable."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Sandman Signature Ottawa Airport Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Vanier

Find the best Vanier areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large Gothic-style church with twin spires and a clock tower.

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.

The exterior of the Canadian Tire Centre with hockey player images and the text "Ottawa Rising" and "Ottawa Debout".

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.

A canal with boats, a bridge, and historic buildings with green roofs.

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.

A street with The Grand, The Aldeburiner, and The Pour House.

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.

A collection of vintage biplanes on display in a museum.

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.

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