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Major Sites & Attractions

Best Local Attractions in Ottawa​

Cartier Place Suite Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Ottawa, putting you within walking distance of many of the city’s most popular major tourist attractions. From the historic Parliament Buildings to natural wonders like Rideau Falls and Dow’s Lake, everyone in your family will find something worth seeing during your stay.

Landscape view of Parliament Hill & boat at Cartier Place Suite

PARLIAMENT HILL

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Known locally as The Hill, the cultural and political heart of Ottawa lies within the Parliament Buildings, historic Gothic-style edifices towering over the Ottawa River. See The Changing of the Guard during the summer months.

Pathway along Rideau Canal near Cartier Place Suite Hotel

THE RIDEAU CANAL

(LOCATED ONE BLOCK FROM OUR HOTEL)

Winding its way through Ottawa, reaching from downtown to Dows Lake, the historic Rideau Canal becomes the world’s largest skating rink each winter and boat tours in the summer.

NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL

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A towering granite memorial arch with impressive bronze sculptures designed to commemorate those Canadians who died during the First World War.

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL BASILICA

​​​​​​(LOCATED ONE BLOCK FROM OUR HOTEL)

The seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ottawa and the mother-church of archdiocese of Ottawa.

RIDEAU HALL

Rideau Hall, home to the Governor General of Canada, keeps its doors open to the public, creating rare opportunity for visitors to step inside this beautiful mansion.

SUPREME COURT OF CANADA

The Supreme Court of Canada is Canada’s final court appeal.

BYWARD MARKET

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Historic ByWard Market located in the heart of Ottawa hosts over 600 eclectic shops, boutiques, restaurants, and a popular open-air market place within walking distance from our hotel.

SPARKS STREET MALL

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Offering patrons a wide range of boutique shops, restaurants and cafes, Sparks Street Mall also plays host to local events.

RIDEAU FALLS

The Rideau Falls are two waterfalls located in Ottawa, where the Rideau River empties into the Ottawa River.

DOW'S LAKE

Dow’s Lake is a small man-made lake on the Rideau Canal, situated two kilometres north of Hog’s Back Falls in the middle of Ottawa.

JACQUES CARTIER PARK

Jacques-Cartier Park is located on Laurier Street in Gatineau, extends over 22.68 hectares, and offers breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and Rideau Falls.

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