West Carleton Travel Guide

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West Carleton
West Carleton
West Carleton
Photo by Paula Norton
Photo by Paula Norton
Photo by Paula Norton
Photo by Paula Norton

Popular places to visit

Diefenbunker

Diefenbunker

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Diefenbunker during your trip to Carp. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Diefenbunker
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

Things to do

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

฿1,517
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

฿1,320
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿800
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿640
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿587
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

฿5,195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
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Top hotels in West Carleton

Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa

Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa

3 out of 5
8600 Campeau Drive, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,625 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,625
฿4,301 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,729 reviews)
"I was there for my kid's ball tournament. Overall it was fine. Esthetically I felt my room "specifically the washroom " was looking worst than it should have. Wall paper was lifting off the wall at every seam. My bedside lamp wasn't working. The AC was noisy but wow could it blast some cold air. ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is ฿2,629 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,629
฿3,129 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,022 reviews)
"The room was very spacious. It was great to have a door separating the "coffee", prep after shower area from the sleeping area."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,586 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,586
฿5,441 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,637 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,998 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,998
฿4,743 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,318 reviews)
"Perfect location for exploring our nation’s capital. Parking on site allowed us to stay put, walk, use taxis as needed Staff was helpful and considerate. Room excellent. We enjoyed relaxing, using pool, etc after spending day walking and seeing sites before going out to dine. Breakfast (buffet) was ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,924 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿4,924
฿5,842 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,421 reviews)
Another Good Stay!
"We love this hotel and stay every time we visit family in Ottawa. This time, I noticed the bed was kind of hard, and I did not sleep particularly well. That is a personal thing, as my wife was fine."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
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 Wi-Fi, room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,812 reviews)
"Area is a little unsafe"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around West Carleton

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Stittsville

While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre.

Stittsville
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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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Aylmer

Abundant dining options and pristine golf courses are well-reviewed features of Aylmer. Make a stop by top sights like Kōena Spa while you're exploring the area.

Aylmer
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Barrhaven

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrhaven and surrounding area, you can visit Walter Baker Sports Centre and Nepean Sportsplex.

Barrhaven
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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
Canadian War Museum featuring interior views and military items

Lebreton Flats

When in Lebreton Flats and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canadian War Museum or Supreme Court of Canada and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Pimisi Station or Bayview Station.

Lebreton Flats

West Carleton Travel Guide