Title: West Carleton Travel Guide: Best of West Carleton, Ottawa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Carleton](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Carleton-Hotels.d722189225440333824.Travel-Guide-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)[West Carleton Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Carleton.d722189225440333824.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Carleton Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Carleton.d722189225440333824.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Carleton Travel Guide ## Ottawa ![I am officially in love with my go pro. Yet another photo from Morris Island the other day. Such a lovely quiet spot. So many birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and other happy critters. The trail is really well marked and there are many different look outs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4025/e080949e-4439-48e4-adfa-326d95242f4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I am officially in love with my go pro. Yet another photo from Morris Island the other day. Such a lovely quiet spot. So many birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and other happy critters. The trail is really well marked and there are many different look outs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4025/e080949e-4439-48e4-adfa-326d95242f4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Really great spot, can you believe it was winter?](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4025/4318849f-66d3-46b6-a50e-357f073ef46d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Little kayak and portage last summer! Such an amazing and placid way place to end a long work day! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4025/1259db61-658c-447f-a254-2c8e4885e2b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Diefenbunker showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532865473/af2bd9e0-82b7-4269-877d-a6ebfb77f86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West Carleton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Ottawa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa.dx178296) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Diefenbunker which includes art and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532865473/4a1d1980-1377-4f25-af16-0b8e5c14d9e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Diefenbunker You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Diefenbunker during your trip to Carp. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Diefenbunker-Ottawa-Division.d553248621532865473.Attraction) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5179484/84020320-fdd2-4cec-aab3-01ba60e009f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour £7 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rockcliffe-ottawa-exploration-game-and-tour.a5179484.activity-details) [See all activities in Ottawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ottawa.d178296.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in West Carleton ![Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42530000/42521100/42521073/328c0321_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa 8600 Campeau Drive Ottawa ON £101 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ottawa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,846 reviews) great place Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=42521073&PinnedHotelID=42521073&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=722189225440333824) ![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 £136 16 Feb - 17 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,158 reviews) Beautiful hotel with great service Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=3283&PinnedHotelID=3283&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=722189225440333824) ![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 £86 8 Mar - 9 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (8,119 reviews) Everything was great. I received an early in and an hour later check out. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=896730&PinnedHotelID=896730&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=722189225440333824) ![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 £127 1 Mar - 2 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! (2,852 reviews) Clean Room, Nice, polite and knowledgeable staff. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=528265&PinnedHotelID=528265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=722189225440333824) ![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 £100 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,601 reviews) The beds are comfortable, the rooms are big and clean, the breakfast is delicious. The gym and pool were nice. The location is great and the staff are friendly and professional Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=36769047&PinnedHotelID=36769047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=722189225440333824) ![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 £115 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,936 reviews) Staff was amazing, centrally located and within walking distance of most attractions and a really great restaurant selection. The rooms were clean and decently sized. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=15259047&PinnedHotelID=15259047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=722189225440333824) [See all 684 properties in West Carleton](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=722189225440333824) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Kanata.dx6057858) ![Ottawa_CanadianTireCentre_6072511-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072511/0f26b700-1681-4373-9c00-1fe45c95622b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stittsville While visiting Stittsville, you might make a stop by sights like Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Stittsville.dx505691) ![Lake Pink - Gatineau - Kanada - Ontario](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8637/045d7027-3999-4de6-95e5-57716cc4ae82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Aylmer.dx8637) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barrhaven If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrhaven and surrounding area, you can visit Chapman Mills Marketplace and Walter Baker Sports Centre. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Barrhaven.dx553248635976007688) ![BBT3FW Samuel de Champlain Statue, Nepean Point, Parliament Hill in distance, Ottawa, Ontario](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8987/f0c750d3-0e7d-40c3-a67e-6f15de58eb37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nepean Nepean is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Nepean Sportsplex and Centrepointe Theatre while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ottawa-Nepean.dx8987) ![Lovely evening for a walk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4025/8e31d43a-700a-44a4-98f0-e352c74d9d6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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