Stittsville Travel Guide
Ottawa
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Popular places to visit
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
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.
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.
Canadian Museum of History
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
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.
Things to do
Ottawa City Tour by Land and Water
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Top hotels in Stittsville
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Very nice hotel, clean staff is friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Old world charm with beautiful enchanting rooms. Our room was beautiful. It could not be any more centrally located for many of the highlights in Ottowa.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Lord Elgin Hotel
Staff were incredibly helpful with our requests — hotel is right downtown close to Byward Market and Parliament — would definitely stay there again !
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Was amazing!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Convenient location, easy self parking option. Wifi was a bit spotty at times, but overall good.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
The Business Inn
Nice view from the balcony Comfortable bed
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stittsville
Kanata
Kanata is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.
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.
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.
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.
Munster Hamlet - Richmond
If you're spending some time in Munster Hamlet - Richmond, Saunders Farm and Rideau River Provincial Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
