Kanata Travel Guide

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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
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 fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre

Things to do

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

฿1,380
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

฿1,242
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿629
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

฿786
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

฿1,325
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Best of Ottawa Tour

Best of Ottawa Tour

฿3,688
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Best of Ottawa Tour
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Top hotels in Kanata

Brookstreet

Brookstreet

4.5 out of 5
525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,298 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,298
฿5,100 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
"Breakfast food quality was not consistent."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Brookstreet
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata

2.5 out of 5
578 Terry Fox Drive, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,724 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,724
฿4,418 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
"This was perfect for my trip to see a conference at the Canada Tire Centre. The rooms were comfortable, the breakfast excellent and the staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Kanata by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Kanata by IHG

4 out of 5
101 Kanata Avenue, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,114 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,114
฿4,882 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Ottawa Kanata by IHG
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West

3.5 out of 5
340 Huntmar Dr, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,366 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,366
฿3,993 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,587 reviews)
"Only issue was old nacho chips in the pull out couch. Need to vacuum it a little better. Great stay otherwise. Staff excellent."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kanata Ottawa West
Comfort Inn Ottawa West Kanata

Comfort Inn Ottawa West Kanata

2.5 out of 5
222 Hearst Way, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,456 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,456
฿4,101 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Breakfast was decent - beds are comfortable"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Comfort Inn Ottawa West Kanata
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata

3 out of 5
1251 Maritime Way, Kanata, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,932 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,932
฿4,665 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (881 reviews)
"Staff very pleasant!"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Ottawa Kanata
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Other neighbourhoods around Kanata

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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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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
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
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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