Title: Vanier Travel Guide: Best of Vanier, Ottawa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Vanier](https://expedia.co.uk/Vanier-Ottawa-Hotels.0-n181911-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Ottawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ottawa.d178296.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ottawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ottawa.d178296.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Vanier Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vanier.d181911.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vanier Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vanier.d181911.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Vanier Travel Guide ## Ottawa ![Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181911/0694f32c-9144-41ed-a88f-d6103fca9a64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181911/0694f32c-9144-41ed-a88f-d6103fca9a64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181911/9194fa34-b47e-44d0-86ce-1f3899e1389b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Vanier Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ottawa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa.dx178296) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Ottawa_CanadianTireCentre_6072511-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072511/0f26b700-1681-4373-9c00-1fe45c95622b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canadian Tire Centre 4/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Canadian Tire Centre during your trip to Ottawa. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Canadian-Tire-Centre-Kanata.d6072511.Attraction) ![Ottawa_CasinoduLacLeamy_6191545-7](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191545/93a4c241-cb0f-4a6a-b1be-90f9b8842ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Casino du Lac Leamy 4.5/5(2 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your visit to Gatineau? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casino-Du-Lac-Leamy-Ottawa.d6191545.Attraction) ![Parliament Hill showing heritage architecture and an administrative building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502188/3bce9810-2fea-4dc0-b274-4642274b7144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Parliament-Hill-Downtown-Ottawa.d502188.Attraction) ![Ottawa_UniversityofOttawa_502206-12](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502206/0eb53151-73fd-43b2-9a7c-55d6e5f256d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Ottawa 4.5/5(4 reviews) Enjoy the student vibe at University of Ottawa during your visit to Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Ottawa-Ottawa.d502206.Attraction) ![Rideau Canal featuring a city, street scenes and a castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072521/ab569d23-f9e7-4732-9b94-05c7b64fe2fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rideau-Canal-Rideau-Township.d6072521.Attraction) ![Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502203/73625982-102b-4568-8199-09e8ea4128a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Byward-Market-Square-Downtown-Ottawa.d502203.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44616724/7830f530-ef44-4936-8949-9e0b87f494af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission £15 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ottawa-canadian-museum-of-nature-admission.a44616724.activity-details) ![Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48951858/e77af7d2-9c42-49f3-be15-a3e8da9aefb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour £18 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/secrets-of-the-chateau-laurier-hotel-tour.a48951858.activity-details) ![Canadian War Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/690645/17f165ef-a0a5-43f5-943d-d8ed85d01b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canadian War Museum Admission £13 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canadian-war-museum-admission.a690645.activity-details) ![Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47260884/6b1bc96e-2250-4339-8731-9f7f4e5b0937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter £118 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fly-over-the-city-of-ottawa-in-a-helicopter.a47260884.activity-details) ![Canadian Museum of History](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1354395/da44ea3a-75be-4b61-9e00-25a39b22f1f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included) £15 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canadian-museum-of-history-canadian-childrens-museum-included.a1354395.activity-details) ![Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4735693/66fa4c93-7992-455f-8d63-f06b55132391.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour £20 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ottawa-haunted-night-walking-tour.a4735693.activity-details) [See all activities in Ottawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ottawa.d178296.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Vanier ![Fairmont Chateau Laurier](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3300/3283/25398c6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairmont Chateau Laurier 1 Rideau St Ottawa ON £137 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,196 reviews) The staff are very welcoming and the valet parking was an added perk. The history of the castle revealed throughout the hotel completes the ambiance. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=3283&PinnedHotelID=3283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181911) ![The Business Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/896800/896730/c3a9cf93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Business Inn 180 MacLaren Street Ottawa ON £88 22 Mar - 23 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (8,179 reviews) Nice clean room and easy location to arrive at. Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=896730&PinnedHotelID=896730&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181911) ![Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12500/12407/a9057250_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa 2 Montcalm Street Gatineau QC £60 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatineau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Byward Market Square ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,257 reviews) Room was 32 degrees when we got there. Had to change rooms. Only one clerk at the desk which made waiting tiome to check in very long. Paid for 2 queen size bed and got 2 double size bed. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=12407&PinnedHotelID=12407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181911) ![Lord Elgin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528300/528265/f7a6531d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lord Elgin Hotel 100 Elgin St Ottawa ON £122 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,926 reviews) Everything was perfect. Spotless room and very pleasant staff. Good restaurant. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=528265&PinnedHotelID=528265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181911) ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36770000/36769100/36769047/1111bb90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG 235 KING EDWARD AVENUE Ottawa ON £82 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,620 reviews) Area unsafe Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=36769047&PinnedHotelID=36769047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181911) ![ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15260000/15259100/15259047/5b53533a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT 325 Dalhousie Street Ottawa ON £137 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Sandy-Hill.dx6284998) ![Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6229019/f3dc1879-0491-4f64-87e4-255a3e47f589.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Parliament Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Downtown-Ottawa.dx6057857) ![Byward Market which includes street scenes, signage and markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502203/73625982-102b-4568-8199-09e8ea4128a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-ByWard-Market.dx553248633981688734) ![Aerial panoramic view of downtown Ottawa, including University of Ottawa campus, Sandy Hill, Parliament Hill and Peace Tower, Gatineau Park hills in the backdrop, Ontario, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6281393/de53cede-8a86-4356-9793-c8879e20b002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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