Visit Downtown Gatineau
Popular places to visit
Canadian Museum of History
Traverse 20,000 years of Canadian history in just one day at Ottawa’s treasure house of culture.
Jacques Cartier Park
After visiting Jacques Cartier Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gatineau. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums 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
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.
Things to do
Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass
Canadian War Museum Admission
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa: National Gallery of Canada Admission
Downtown Gatineau Hotel Deals
Hôtel Chateauneuf Gatineau—Ottawa
Staff helpful
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Best Western Plus Gatineau-Ottawa Downtown
Staff and clean rooms
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Les Suites Victoria, an Ascend Collection Hotel
We were pleased with the rooms we had full fridge w/freezer, stove top, dishwasher! The floors are vinyl which are cleaner than carpet. The rooms were clean. We stayed in an Efficiency and it was perfect for our friends to come in and have a visit before we went out. We paid for parking but you can ...
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Gatineau-Ottawa
It was a nice stay very clean, close to everything in Ottawa
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Duvernay Studios and Suites
Very odd, check-in in one building, park in a second, stay in a third. But at check-in everything was made obvious and we had a good stay.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Lord Elgin Hotel
A lovely classic old hotel, albeit one in the midst of significant renovation. That said, surprisingly good value in an expensive hotel city and very well located for anything you might need in Byward Market, University of Ottawa and downtown/Centretown.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Gatineau
Hull
As the central business district and oldest neighborhood in Gatineau, this area boasts a cultural hub with the Canadian Museum of History and Casino du Lac-Leamy. Enjoy the transformed downtown, featuring restaurants, cafés, and stores.
ByWard Market
This downtown Ottawa's lively retail and entertainment district boasts a dense concentration of eateries, bars, and nightclubs, as well as an open-air market for fresh produce and flowers during warmer months. Cobblestone courtyards, historic buildings, and street entertainment add to the charm.
Downtown Ottawa
Central to Ottawa's financial district and government buildings, this area boasts a vibrant restaurant district on Elgin Street and shopping on Bank Street. Explore heritage sites like Château Laurier and Sparks Street's pedestrian mall.
Centretown
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Centretown. You can visit top attractions like Elgin Street and Canadian Museum of Nature, and jump on the metro at Parliament Station or Lyon Station to see more of the city.
Golden Triangle
Golden Triangle is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Elgin Street and Ottawa City Hall while you're in town.
Centretown West
Even though there aren't top sights in Centretown West, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Canadian War Museum. Jump on the metro at Carling Station to see more of the city.
