Visit Rideau Township
Popular places to visit
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.
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
Carleton University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Carleton University during your stay in Ottawa. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Canadian War Museum
The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.
National Arts Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at National Arts Centre on your trip to Ottawa. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
Canadian War Museum Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Canadian Museum of History (Canadian Children's Museum included)
Top hotels in Rideau Township
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
First room was dirty. Floor did not look vac
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Lord Elgin Hotel
Very clean, well accompanied room and an excellent Team at front desk, bar, and restaurant
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier
The only problem I had was that when my car was brought to my from valet parking, by the looks of the mess in the trunk are, it looked like it had been on a joy ride.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
The Business Inn
Staff were great and very impressed with the breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
It was clean and convenient. The nearby neighborhood is not good at night.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Ottawa Embassy Hotel
Hotel was very well maintained and very well situated, at walking distance to shops, restaurant, grocery store, city hall and parking. The room was clean. Love the kitchen area which is super convenient for a family, as well as the big space of the room/living room. Staff was very professional, polite ...
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rideau Township
Munster Hamlet - Richmond
If you're spending some time in Munster Hamlet - Richmond, Saunders Farm and Rideau River Provincial Park are top sights worth seeing.
Barrhaven
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrhaven and surrounding area, you can visit Walter Baker Sports Centre and Nepean Sportsplex.
Stittsville
If you're spending some time in Stittsville, Canadian Tire Centre and Kevin Haime Golf Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Kanata
Travelers come to Kanata for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Canadian Tire Centre and Kanata Centrum Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Nepean
Nepean is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nepean Sportsplex or Bayshore Shopping Centre.
South End
Travelers choose South End for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Greenboro Station or Confederation Station and check out top sights like South Keys Shopping Centre.
