Orleans Travel Guide

Ottawa

Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Parliament Hill

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

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

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

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

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

You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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

฿1,509
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

฿1,313
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿637
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

฿796
per adult
98% 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

฿5,167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

฿1,397
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
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Top hotels in Orleans

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG

2.5 out of 5
500 Brisebois Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,786 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,786
฿4,492 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff here were absolutely amazing!"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG
Quality Inn Orleans

Quality Inn Orleans

2.5 out of 5
3363 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,915 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,915
฿4,645 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Quality Inn Orleans
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,977 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,977
฿5,905 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,717 reviews)
"Perfect place if you want to seethe museums, government facilities, and Rideau Canal. Lots of tours to take. Employees went out of their way to help you. My bed and pillows were a little to soft for me, but that may just be me."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,104 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,104
฿3,683 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is ฿2,624 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,624
฿3,123 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 Byward Market ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,042 reviews)
"No parking , when i booket they say have parking, i had to park away from the hotel, the bed was too soft, bed was dirty, the sheet was dirty and had lots of short hairs, i asked for another room."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown

3.5 out of 5
88 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,478 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,478
฿4,126 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (980 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Arlo Apartments Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Orleans

Canada Aviation and Space Museum showing interior views and aircraft

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.

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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
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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.

Sandy Hill
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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.

Old Ottawa East
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 Rideau Mall, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets

ByWard Market

A noteworthy feature of ByWard Market is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.

ByWard Market

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