Visit West Carleton
Popular places to visit
Diefenbunker
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Diefenbunker during your trip to Carp. 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.
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.
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.
Canadian War Museum
The country’s museum of military history features collections of weapons and vehicles that cover hundreds of years of conflict.
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)
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
Top hotels in West Carleton
Wingate by Wyndham Kanata West Ottawa
It was a very competitive property, value for there price.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around West Carleton
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
