Ottawa Hotels

Downtown Ottawa offers busy, bustling urban life with a cleaner, greener soul. Prominent Parliament Hill shows off the capital’s fresh crisp lifestyle from its tree scattered headland above the city’s spotless river. Green oxidized copper-topped spires protrude from the Gothic-style Parliament Buildings. Inside you can catch glimpses of the country’s political powers at work. Before heading off peek at government’s purring neighbors at the nearby, eccentric, stray-cat sanctuary.

Home to suburban families and tech-savvy businesses, Kanata lies close to Ottawa, yet is a world away from the city center bustle. Wander past modern family homes along the purpose built pretty tree-lined streets before heading to a welcoming café for a warming coffee and some local chit chat. If you want to get into the real Ottawa spirit catch an ice hockey match at the city’s nearby stadium.

Ottawa’s bustling downtown business and historic centers melt away into the characterful streets of Centertown’s mature residential neighborhood. Distinctly grand Victorian mansions are home to the city’s cool urban community, who enjoy the old-town atmosphere of its restaurants, bars, and stores. Apart from soaking up the local vibe, your day’s activities can include the Canadian Museum of Nature whose exhibits lie within the grand Scottish castle-like Victoria Memorial Building.

Family-friendly Nepean snuggles up to Ottawa’s center and offers all of the city’s clean, vibrant, green character, yet with a small town community atmosphere. Your daily culture fix can be had at Nepean Museum where bygone-era artifacts illustrate the area’s history. Alleviate kids’ boredom with a trip to the Valleyview Animal Farm, where your little ones can say hello to its little ones, including baby goats, ducklings, and bunnies.