Ottawa & Area
Located in the shadow of the Peace Tower and within the heart of Ottawa’s downtown core, Hotel Indigo is close to major government departments, business districts, shopping dining and entertainment. An ideal location is just a convenient bonus of the Hotel Indigo experience in Ottawa; it is what waits inside that will truly delight you.
Conveniently located at the corner of Metcalfe and Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Hotel Indigo is just one block from Confederation Park, home of Ottawa’s many festivals such as the Ottawa Jazz Festival and the Ottawa Bluesfest. Walk to the Rideau Canal, which come wintertime is host to Winterlude the world’s longest outdoor ice rink, stroll to the historical Parliament Buildings, catch a concert at the National Arts Centre and enjoy one of the best locations in Ottawa’s downtown core. Whether your visit brings you to the government departments, Ottawa business district, or just to take in the sights, Hotel Indigo puts you steps from where you need to be.
Ottawa Attractions
Parliament Hill
Parliament is the heart of Canada’s democratic system. Canadians’ representatives meet there to make laws that shape the country’s future and affect the lives of every citizen. Parliament Hill is located 3 blocks North of Hotel Indigo. Public tours are from 9:30AM until 4:00PM daily and last about 45 minutes. Tours start every 30 minutes.
(613) 996-0896
Museum of Civilization
The Museum of Civilization includes an Imax theatre and a Children’s Museum.
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8X 4H2.
(819) 776-7000
Museum of Nature
The Museum of Nature includes animal and plant life exhibits, Creepy Critters Gallery, Earth and Mammal displays, and a dinosaur exhibit.
240 McLeod (at Metcalfe), Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6P4.
(613) 566-4700.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
With a focus on Canadian scientific and technological accomplishments, the Museum offers a first-hand look at what has driven Canadian ingenuity.
1867 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 5A3
(613) 991-3044
Gatineau Park
Gatineau Park is a magnificent area just waiting for your visit to reveal its charms. It’s an open window on the National Capital Region’s great outdoors.
National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada, a visual arts museum of international stature, holds its collection of art in trust for all Canadians.
380 Sussex Drive Box 427, Station A, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9N4
(613) 990-1985
Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is a global leader in minting, recognized worldwide for its unsurpassed standards of quality and craftsmanship in the production of both circulation and collector coins, and highly respected as a premier refiner of gold.
320 Sussex Drive , Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0G8
(613) 993-8990
Canadian War Museum
Explore Canadian military history from earliest times to current operations by visiting the Canadian War Museum's Permanent galleries. Learn about the defining moments in Canada's military history and the ways in which past events have shaped the nation.
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 1C1
(819) 776-8600
Byward Market
Ottawa’s largest public market, featuring shops, cafés & restaurants.
For more information about the City of Ottawa visit www.ottawa.ca
Ottawa Festivals & Events
January
- Bell Capital Cup. More than 500 teams of young hockey players from Europe, U.S. and Canada compete.
February
- Winterlude
Festival featuring ice and snow sculptures, a giant snow playground, entertainment, skating and more! - Canadian Ski Marathon
From Lachute, Quebec to Gatineau Park, covering 160 km of ski trails. Ski as little as 12 km or the whole 160 km, you set the pace. - Gatineau Loppet
Join Canada’s biggest cross-country ski event in Gatineau Park: more than 3,000 skiers will take part.
March
- Ottawa Irish Festival March 10-17, 2010
Produced annually by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region to celebrate Irish and Irish-Canadian heritage. - Canadian Interuniversity Sport Men’s Basketball Final 8 March 19-21, 2010
Experience the best amateur basketball in Canada. Hosted by the Carleton University Ravens.
April
- Maple SugarFest April 10-18, 2010
Sugarfest features activities for all ages, plus traditional music, dancers and storytellers. - Ottawa International Writers Festival April 22-27, 2010
Featuring top writers and thinkers from the world over. - Ottawa is Blooming April 23-25, 2010
The 11th annual Kanata Garden and Landscape show.
May
- Canadian Tulip Festival May 7-24, 2010.
Tulips – millions of them – along with entertainment, ideas and fun - Bon Apettit Ottawa May 4, 2010
Top restaurants, hotels, caterers, wineries and breweries in a beautiful heritage exhibition hall. - Ottawa Race Weekend May 28-30, 2010
Over 30,000 participants take to the streets for Canada’s largest marathon and a series of shorter races
June
- Changing of the Guard at Parliament Hill (Summer long event)
- Doors Open Ottawa June 5-6, 2010
Building owners unlock their doors and welcome the public in to share the secrets of architecturally and historically significant buildings. - Canada Dance Festival June 5-12, 2010
National Arts Centre and other venues - TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival June 24-July 4, 2010
Confederation Park and other locations
July
- Canada Day July 1 Parade & events throughout the city
- Art of Being Green Festival July 23-25, 2010
Middleville Fairgrounds in Lanark County - Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival July 24-August 7, 2010.
The world’s largest chamber music festival presents concerts in beautiful Ottawa churches and offers a wide array of music.
August
- Rideau Canal Festival July 30-August 2, 2010
Featuring environmentally friendly fun for the whole family (canoeing, flotillas, cycling and heritage events). - Caribe-Expo (Ottawa Caribbean Carnival) August 13-15, 2010
- Capital Pride Festival. August 20-29, 2010.
Ottawa’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered communities will be jumping on the pride wagon. - SuperEX: Central Canada Exhibition August 19-29, 2010
A multi-faceted 11-day exhibition, SuperEX combines entertainment, outdoor shows and attractions, a large midway, theme pavilions and agricultural programs.
September
- Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival September 3-6, 2010.
Come to Canada’s largest balloon festival where hot air balloons fill the Gatineau sky and a number of exciting shows take place - La Vendemmia: an Italian celebration of wine and food September 20-26, 2010
October
- Ottawa International Animation Festival
North America’s largest animation festival showcases the finest new productions from around the world. - Fall Rhapsody
Experience the magical fall colours of Gatineau Park! - Tastes of ByWard
Food, fashion and flavours. An innovative new event created to showcase the quality of products and services found in the ByWard Market neighbourhood. - Signatures Christmas Show
Known for innovative displays, contemporary designs and the excitement of downtown crowds. - Haunting Season at Saunders Farm. Spook-tacular haunted hayrides, Barn of Terror, colourful live performances and parades await you.
- Hallowe’en Tours. Special extended versions of the Original Haunted Walk and Ghosts and the Gallows walking tours at the spookiest time of year.
November
- Ottawa Wine and Food Show
Taste a wide variety of culinary creations while perusing the selection of wines, spirits and beer. - Lebanorama
Discover the wealth of Lebanese performing arts and artists in Canada with exciting stage celebrations. - Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial. November 11
- One World Film Festival. The festival is a platform for filmmakers and the public to exchange ideas and information about issues of social justice, human rights and the environment.
- Canadian Folk Music Awards. To celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms.
December
- Christmas Lights Across Canada
Canada’s Capital comes alive with over 300,000 dazzling Christmas lights - Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale
A classic Christmas tradition in Ottawa. - New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Parliament Hill




