Vanier

Ottawa

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Popular places to visit

Parliament Hill which includes an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Parliament Hill

Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.

Parliament Hill
Byward Market showing outdoor eating, signage and a city

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 which includes a city, boating and a river or creek

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 which includes modern architecture and skyline

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

Storytellers with Lantern

Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site

RM105
per adult
Haunted Walk at Beechwood Cemetery National Historic Site
Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise

RM158
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Sightseeing River Cruise
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

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

RM174
per adult
80% 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

RM105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

RM84
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum Admission

RM77
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Canadian War Museum Admission
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Top hotels in Vanier

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa

3.5 out of 5
2 Montcalm Street, Gatineau, QC
The price is RM344 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM344
RM410 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Byward Market ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,039 reviews)
"It was an excellent stay. Was very clean and tidy. Well assisted in the best possible manner at the reception. It was value for money as well. Would love to stay here when visiting Ottawa again."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Fairmont Chateau Laurier

Fairmont Chateau Laurier

4.5 out of 5
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON
The price is RM601 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
RM601
RM713 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,634 reviews)
"Very nice place"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Ottawa Marriott Hotel

Ottawa Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Kent St, Ottawa, ON
The price is RM525 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
RM525
RM623 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,311 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Lord Elgin Hotel

Lord Elgin Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM645 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
RM645
RM765 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,408 reviews)
"The first room we were given on the eighth floor had a misty sewage smell so we asked to move, and we were quickly put on the 5th floor. That room was perfect. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean. We didn’t have the park view, so our window looked into office buildings and over a roof, but ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Lord Elgin Hotel
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

Les Suites Hotel Ottawa

4 out of 5
130 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,801 reviews)
"Great hotel made from converted apartments but the area around the hotel is a bit rough . They keep the doors locked though to safeguard their customers which was welcomed . I would stay again just because of the location"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

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Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
The Business Inn

The Business Inn

2.5 out of 5
180 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON
The price is RM457 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM457
RM542 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (7,650 reviews)
"Very spacious room with all the amenities. The only issue I had is we were on the ground floor facing the street so you couldn’t open any curtains to let sunlight in because people were walking around by the window and the street is noisy"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

The Business Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Vanier

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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
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica showing a city, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

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 uOttawa Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Ottawa
Byward Market showing outdoor eating, signage and a city

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
Parliament Hill which includes night scenes, nightlife and performance art

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
Ottawa showing 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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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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