Alta Vista Travel Guide

Ottawa

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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
Canadian War Museum which includes a city and modern architecture

Canadian War Museum

5/5(12 reviews)

The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.

Canadian War Museum

Things to do

Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

฿501
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

฿1,528
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

฿253
per adult
Ottawa Downtown Historic Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿645
per adult
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿806
per adult
96% 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

฿5,230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
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Top hotels in Alta Vista

Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport

Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport

3 out of 5
1172 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,530 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,530
฿4,189 total
4 Aug - 5 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 helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"I was there for one night a room is nice and clean around the Neighbourhood couple of superstores restaurant very nice room a lot of space I can recommend a 10 off 10 excellent breakfast Loss of choice in a breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,014 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿5,014
฿5,950 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (2,559 reviews)
"The staff are not knowledgeable about the layout in the rooms. You could not watch television because it was on a bureau away from the bed. After our complaint, the clerk at the front desk assigned us a room on a higher floor with the same configuration. Had to ask for another room!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 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 ฿2,497 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿2,497
฿2,971 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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 Canadian War ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,036 reviews)
"The staff was very nice and helpful on everything."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,506 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,506
฿4,160 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (7,628 reviews)
"We were upgraded abd had a loveky suite. Thank you very much. Would stay with you again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,715 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,715
฿5,594 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (2,440 reviews)
"The Bell staff and shift manager were really responsive and helpful when we arrived with a large truck. They were kind enough to let us know when a spot was available, even though we ultimately decided to stay in the off-site parking lot. Thank you for your attentiveness!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG

2.5 out of 5
235 KING EDWARD AVENUE, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,696 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,696
฿4,385 total
8 Aug - 9 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,316 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and the amenities are excellent. Staff in the dining area during breakfast are helpful and warm. We enjoyed our stay and our breakfast, greeted and assisted by excellent staff in the dining area every morning."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Alta Vista

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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South End

Consider a visit to South Keys Shopping Centre and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in South End. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station.

South End
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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.

Industrial Park
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
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Sandy Hill

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

Sandy Hill
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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa

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