Golden Triangle Travel Guide

Ottawa

Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Carole Brown
Photo by Carole Brown
Photo by Carole Brown
Photo by Carole Brown

Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

4.5/5(36 reviews)

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

Parliament Hill
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

Byward Market Square

4.5/5(38 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

4/5(3 reviews)

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 a city, street scenes and a castle

Rideau Canal

4.5/5(31 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
Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Canadian Museum of History

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.

Canadian Museum of History
National Arts Centre

National Arts Centre

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre

Things to do

Shapers of Ottawa Exploration Game

Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure

฿299
per adult
Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

฿1,509
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

฿1,313
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿637
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿796
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

฿5,167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
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Top hotels in Golden Triangle

The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,473 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,473
฿4,121 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,687 reviews)
"The vip lounge service is excellent!"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

The Business Inn
Cartier Place Suite Hotel

Cartier Place Suite Hotel

3 out of 5
180 Cooper Street, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,076 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,076
฿4,837 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Ottawa Embassy Hotel

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25 Cartier St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,209 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,209
฿4,994 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,977 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,977
฿5,905 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (2,717 reviews)
"Perfect place if you want to seethe museums, government facilities, and Rideau Canal. Lots of tours to take. Employees went out of their way to help you. My bed and pillows were a little to soft for me, but that may just be me."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,104 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,104
฿3,683 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,879 reviews)
"Tout etait parfait personnel tres gentil professionnel et accueillant surtout Mr Philip et Marie eve hotel bien situé en plein centre ville proche de tout je le recommande."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is ฿2,624 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,624
฿3,123 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,042 reviews)
"No parking , when i booket they say have parking, i had to park away from the hotel, the bed was too soft, bed was dirty, the sheet was dirty and had lots of short hairs, i asked for another room."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Triangle

Ottawa which includes snow

Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Ottawa

4/5(47 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 Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
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Sandy Hill

Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Rideau Centre or Rideau Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.

Sandy Hill
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Old Ottawa East

While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.

Old Ottawa East
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage 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
Ottawa featuring a cascade, a bridge and snow

Glebe

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.

Glebe

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