Cardinal Heights
Ottawa
Visit Cardinal Heights
Popular places to visit
![Parliament Hill showing an administrative buidling and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49668-Parliament-Hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Parliament Hill
Spend a day enjoying the lively debates, artworks, library and Gothic Revival architecture of Canada’s political heart.
![Rideau Canal showing boating, chateau or palace and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49472-Rideau-Canal.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Carleton University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9011bfed1d06e0144298d9ae8929d734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![Byward Market featuring a city, street scenes and outdoor eating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49208-Byward-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Byward Market Square
Fresh local produce, artisanal handicrafts and historic courtyards are some of the many features of Ottawa’s oldest and busiest market.
![Canadian Museum of History featuring modern architecture and skyline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49314-Canadian-Museum-Of-Civilization-Ottawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Canadian Museum of History
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
![Canadian War Museum showing a city and modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49203-Canadian-War-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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: Rockcliffe Neighborhood Exploration Game](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5179484/84020320-fdd2-4cec-aab3-01ba60e009f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Rockcliffe Ottawa: Exploration Game and Tour
![Picture 1 for Activity Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44616724/4b4ed706-2bee-43eb-98e0-c2e1240a0ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission
![Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47260884/6b1bc96e-2250-4339-8731-9f7f4e5b0937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Fly over the City of Ottawa in a Helicopter
![Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48951858/e77af7d2-9c42-49f3-be15-a3e8da9aefb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Top hotels in Cardinal Heights
![Fairmont Chateau Laurier](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3300/3283/ec79f309_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![The Business Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/896800/896730/278c6633_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2025
![Lord Elgin Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528300/528265/691f3092_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![ANDAZ OTTAWA BYWARD MARKET, BY HYATT](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15260000/15259100/15259047/506291dd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![Sonder Rideau](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/290000/283200/283131/6930d5a3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
![Les Suites Hotel Ottawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16000/16000/d148af2f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cardinal Heights
![Canada Aviation and Space Museum featuring interior views and aircraft](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49600-Canada-Aviation-And-Space-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Gloucester
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Gloucester. Top attractions like Place D'Orleans Shopping Center and Rideau Canal are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Blair Station or Cyrville Station to see more of the city.
![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Sandy Hill
Shopping and restaurants are highlights of Sandy Hill. Make a stop by Department of National Defense or Rideau Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at uOttawa Station to get around town.
![The locks beside the Chateau Laurier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a3c26046132aaa3e379621e0efe048a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Old Ottawa East
Check out the sporting events during your time in Old Ottawa East. Hop around the Ottawa area on the metro at Lees Station to see top sights like Rideau Canal and Brantwood Park.
![Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica showing a city, a church or cathedral and religious elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49386-Ottawa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Downtown Ottawa
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Ottawa. Check out top attractions like Department of National Defense and Rideau Centre, and jump on the metro at Rideau Station or uOttawa Station to see more of the city.
![Byward Market featuring markets, outdoor eating and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/49000/49208-Byward-Market.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Parliament Hill showing night scenes, nightlife and performance art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/46000/46870-Parliament-Hill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Byward Market - Parliament Hill
If you're spending time in Byward Market - Parliament Hill, check out sights like Parliament Building or Parliament Hill and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rideau Station or Parliament Station.