West End
Travel Guide
Visit West End
Where to stay in West End
Bells Corners
Notable for its shopping, restaurants and river views, Bells Corners is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Ottawa. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Bayshore Shopping Centre or Andrew Haydon Park.
Westboro
While Westboro may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kōena Spa and Canadian War Museum.
Wellington Village
While you're in Wellington Village, take in top sights like Great Canadian Theatre Company and jump on the metro at Tunney's Pasture Station to see more of the city.
Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North
While Whitehaven - Queensway Terrace North isn't home to many top sights, Funhaven Entertainment Centre and Bayshore Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Carlingwood - McKellar Park - Laurentien View
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carlingwood - McKellar Park - Laurentien View and surrounding area, you can visit Kōena Spa and Bayshore Shopping Centre.
Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights
While Carlingwood West - Glabar Park - McKellar Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Funhaven Entertainment Centre and Centrepointe Theatre.
Hyatt Place Ottawa West
Everything was great except the toilet paper and dispensers they use. Not sure what was going on there.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre
The main lobby and hallways were not impressive but the room look newly renovated and was clean, spacious and modern looking as was the bathroom. In fact the room, was better than a 4 star hotel I had stayed in recently. If you don’t need 4 star amenities and want a nice room to stay in, this is ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa West - Nepean by IHG
The breakfast was amazing. The room was spacious, the bed was comfortable, and the jacuzzi was romantic.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Stunning Westboro 1BR
Les Suites Hotel Ottawa
Clean and comfortable. Elevators are slow.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Cartier Place Suite Hotel
Absolutely loved the hotel, the pool was alittle unclean
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Maplelawn Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Maplelawn Garden, a lovely green space in Ottawa. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this walkable 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
Explore the campus of Carleton University as part of your travels around Ottawa. Visit 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 Museum of History
At this museum, one of the most visited in Canada, discover the events, experiences, people and objects that have shaped the nation’s history.
Things to do
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature 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
