Downtown Gatineau

Ottawa

Downtown Gatineau
Downtown Gatineau
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Photo by AdventureJ
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Photo by Mahesh Srinivas
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Photo by Dennis Mooney

Popular places to visit

Canadian Museum of History showing modern architecture and skyline

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
Jacques Cartier Park

Jacques Cartier Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Jacques Cartier Park, a lovely green space in Gatineau. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this walkable area.

Jacques Cartier Park
Parliament Hill which includes an administrative building and heritage architecture

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
Rideau Canal showing a city, a castle and a river or creek

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
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
Byward Market showing outdoor eating, 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

Things to do

Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History Admission Ticket

S$22
per adult
Canadian Museum of History Admission Ticket
Canadian Children's Museum

Canadian Children's Museum Admission included with Museum of History

S$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Canadian Children's Museum Admission included with Museum of History
Shapers of Ottawa Exploration Game

Downtown Ottawa: Private Investigator Quest Experience

S$17
per adult
Downtown Ottawa: Private Investigator Quest Experience
Ottawa: Rockcliffe Neighborhood Exploration Game

Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour

S$17
per adult
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

S$19
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter

S$177
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
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Top hotels in Downtown Gatineau

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
3 out of 5
131 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC
The price is S$161 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$161
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Business stay , very friendly ans helpful staff. Building although older, very well kept and a great location. Kitchenette was super and clean and had most of the utensils needed to cook your own meals. The only issue was that the housekeeping staff kept forgetting to leave me coffee for my morning ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jan,2025

Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
Les Suites Victoria, Ascend Hotel Collection
Les Suites Victoria, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 out of 5
1 Victoria Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is S$170 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
S$170
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (966 reviews)
"Just got back from a four-night stay at Les Suites and we were very happy with our accommodations. We went for Winterlude and the staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and what was going on. Our room had a small kitchen which was perfect for our family of four. Rooms were clean ..."

Reviewed on 4 Feb,2025

Les Suites Victoria, Ascend Hotel Collection
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
3.5 out of 5
35 rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$163 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
S$163
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"Happy employees on staff."

Reviewed on 2 Feb,2025

Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is S$199 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$199
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,204 reviews)
"Property is amazing!! Close walking distance to Rideau Canal, Byward Market and Sparks Street!"

Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The Business Inn
The Business Inn
2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is S$149 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
S$149
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,181 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 11 Feb,2025

The Business Inn
Lord Elgin Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel
4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
The price is S$177 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
S$177
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,218 reviews)
"One of our go-to hotels in Ottawa for Winterlude. Kids loved it, especially the pool and hot tub. The only issues were pretty minor. Hot tub has a max capacity of 2, which sucks when you're a family of 4. And the hotel restaurant is a little pricey for what you get, but thats pretty standard for ..."

Reviewed on 10 Feb,2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatineau

Canadian Museum of History featuring skyline and modern architecture

Hull

4/5(2 area reviews)

Hull is a destination visitors seek out for its interesting museums, casinos and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Canadian Museum of History or Casino du Lac Leamy while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Hull
Parliament Hill featuring nightlife, performance art and night scenes

Byward Market - Parliament Hill

If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.

Byward Market - Parliament Hill
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
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 Department of National Defense and Rideau Centre, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa which includes snow

Centretown

4/5(15 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. Top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.

Centretown
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Golden Triangle

Golden Triangle is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while in the area.

Golden Triangle

Downtown Gatineau