Hiawatha Park Travel Guide
Ottawa
Visit Hiawatha Park
Popular places to visit
Canadian Tire Centre
Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
University of Ottawa
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Rideau Canal
This engineering and scenic marvel fills with pleasure craft in summer and transforms into the world’s longest naturally frozen skating rink in winter.
Things to do
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Ottawa Senators Ice Hockey Game at Canadian Tire Center
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Gatineau Park Nocturnal Snowshoeing Adventure & Dinner - From Ottawa & Gatineau
Top hotels in Hiawatha Park
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Excellent Stay
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Business Inn
The hotel location was good! However I was with my two teenagers and they had to see all the people around the hotel drunk, smoking and throw all the garbages and ashes right beside the hotel. I hope somehow the hotel and the bar collaborate to clean around the hotel everyday.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
Ok
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Wyndham Gatineau-Ottawa & Conference Centre
This hotel was quiet, which made the stay enjoyable.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Various Breakfast options. Clean room.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Arlo, BW Signature Collection
Excellent option, close to parliament, comfortable bed. Clean. Has kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave. Could have a toaster, would be ideal.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hiawatha Park
Orleans
Orleans is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Petrie Island Park and Place D'Orleans Shopping Center.
Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Rideau Canal are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Downtown Ottawa
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.
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.
