Golden Triangle
Ottawa
Visit Golden Triangle
Popular places to visit
Canadian Tire Centre
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.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Casino du Lac Leamy
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino du Lac Leamy during your travels in Gatineau? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
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.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
University of Ottawa
Explore the campus of University of Ottawa as part of your travels around Ottawa. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian War Museum Admission
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Ottawa: Haunted Night Walking Tour
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Golden Triangle
The Business Inn
Staff great House cleaning great Breakfast wonderful. Everithing excelente
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
The room was spotless and the staff was courteous.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Great stay family day weekend. Two bedroom suite was great for 5 of us. Very close to the canal and other winterlude activities. Hot tube and pool were also nice after skating.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
Clean room & pleasant staff
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Lord Elgin Hotel
好
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown Ottawa East by IHG
Great room. Top of the line bathroom amenities. Soft beds. Only downfall was room was very warm. Sat at 73 degrees F (even though the thermostat was set at 70F. No way to turn it down and no window to crack open.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Golden Triangle
Centretown
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. You can visit top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature, and jump on the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Ottawa
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.
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.
Old Ottawa East
While in Old Ottawa East, you'll enjoy the sporting events. Catch the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal while you're in the area.
ByWard Market
ByWard Market is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Byward Market Square and Rideau Centre.
Glebe
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Glebe. You might want to make time for a stop at TD Place Stadium or Rideau Canal.
