Orleans 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 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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

National Arts Centre

Things to do

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

฿633
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water

฿1,389
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

฿1,444
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

฿1,250
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour

฿791
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

Ghosts of the Bytown Museum

฿791
per adult
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
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Top hotels in Orleans

Quality Inn Orleans

Quality Inn Orleans

2.5 out of 5
3363 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿3,795 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,795
฿4,502 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very good hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Quality Inn 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
The price is ฿4,677 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,677
฿5,549 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and helpfull. Rooms are really nice and clean."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East - Orleans by IHG
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is ฿2,244 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,244
฿2,670 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,113 reviews)
"For a budget stay pretty good"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
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 ฿4,901 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿4,901
฿5,814 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (2,837 reviews)
"Amazing hotel looks like a castle in France absolutely stunning !!"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa Embassy Hotel

Ottawa Embassy Hotel

3.5 out of 5
25 Cartier St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,376 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿4,376
฿5,192 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,109 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is excellent if you want to be close enough to the main activities, but also want somewhere a little quieter. Due to location of the room within the hotel, there was very little natural light, and only one tiny window in the whole suite was able to be opened. The air con ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is ฿4,966 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,966
฿5,892 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,479 reviews)
"Hotel room was lovely. On site parking was valet only but they were fast and polite. Hot tub was a little colder than I appreciated but the pool area was clean."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Orleans

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Cumberland

While visiting Cumberland, you might make a stop by sights like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Petrie Island Park.

Cumberland
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.

Gloucester
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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 Canal 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 Byward Market Square, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa

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