Deschenes Travel Guide

Ottawa

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 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
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: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿645
per adult
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature 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
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
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

Walking tour in Downtown Toronto

฿14,852
per adult
Walking tour in Downtown Toronto
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 Deschenes

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿5,237 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿5,237
฿6,213 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (2,517 reviews)
Canada Day in Ottawa
"Twice we asked the concierge for assistance. We asked when the Canada Day celebration started the following day and we were told the check back the next night. Obviously too late to do us any good. Second time he was dusting the counter in front of him and were ignored until I spoke up. Check in ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,520 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿3,520
฿4,177 total
7 Jul - 8 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! (7,559 reviews)
"Location is great, close to everything. Room is clean, lots of beddings, staff is friendly. Breakfast was a feast, we all had a good time."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

The Business Inn
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,603 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,603
฿5,461 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (4,654 reviews)
"I love the apartment style rooms."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿5,114 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿5,114
฿6,068 total
7 Jul - 8 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! (2,411 reviews)
"The room was small but adequate In the heart of everything Restaurant has limited options"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
4 out of 5
325 Dalhousie Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿5,923 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿5,923
฿7,027 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,727 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Incredible rooftop patio. Roofs are so nice and clean. Staff offered free wine vouchers, and water bottles."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
3 out of 5
161 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,215 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿3,215
฿3,814 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, premium bedding and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,514 reviews)
"Great central location, good facilities. Clean. It was perfect for our quick stay in Ottawa."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Rideau Apartments Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Deschenes

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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
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum showing a garden

Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park

While you're in Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park, take in top sights like Rideau Canal and jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.

Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park
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
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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 Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(2 area reviews)

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hull
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Downtown Gatineau

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and festivals in Downtown Gatineau. You might want to make time for a stop at Canadian Museum of History or Canadian Children's Museum.

Downtown Gatineau

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