Welcome to Fairmont Château Laurier
Stay in a historical icon in the heart of Canada’s capital city, just down the street from Parliament Hill. Retreat to the distinguished elegance of our luxury accommodations in one of the nation’s most recognizable landmarks. Experience the pulse of the city from our unparalleled location in Ottawa’s dynamic downtown core. For over 110 years, we’ve welcomed guests from around the world to our grand castle overlooking the Ottawa River.
The Ideal Ottawa Location
Discover history, culture, and local flavour in downtown Ottawa. With the ByWard Market on one side and the Rideau Canal locks on the other, you’ll be minutes from incredible dining, nightlife, and world-famous landmarks like the National Gallery of Canada, Parliament Hill, and much more. Ottawa has it all, with year-round entertainment and activities for all ages.
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What better place to host your storybook wedding than a castle in one of Canada’s most historic and elegant cities? Our French-style château provides the ideal wedding backdrop. Let our team of events specialists make sure your day is picture-perfect.
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The Casino du Lac-Leamy has an impressive variety of entertainment for everyone!
Walking Distance: 52 minutesFilled with a breathtaking display of over 250,000 tulips in April and May, Commissioners Park is home to gorgeous gardens and scenic pathways around Dows Lake.
Walking Distance: 54 minutesA UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal Locks are an important part of Canadian history and a marvellous feat of engineering.
Walking Distance: 2 minutesIndulge in magnificent Scandinavian baths at Le Nordik Nature Spa.
The only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ontario, Rideau Canal opened in 1832 as a strategic shipping channel in the event of war with the United States.
In Gatineau Park the National Capital Commission protects plants and animals and manages facilities and trails so that the public may enjoy outdoor activities in every season.
Rideau Centre is Ottawa’s largest shopping mall with over 180 shops and services.
Walking Distance: 5 minutesThe Canadian Museum of History brings Canada’s past and present to life.
Walking Distance: 21 minutesExplore our natural past, present and future at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Walking Distance: 22 minutesThe Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history and one of the world’s most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.
Walking Distance: 28 minutesA museum for kids in Gatineau, Quebec’s Canadian Museum of History, this is one of Ottawa’s most popular attractions and a perfect place to spend time with little ones as they learn about the world.
Walking Distance: 20 minutesThe Canada Science and Technology Museum is a national museum dedicated to promoting the stories of Canadian innovation in science and technology.
The world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city. Learn about the importance of Canadian agriculture from past to present.
Home to the Ottawa Senators of the NHL, this multipurpose arena and state-of-the-art entertainment facility is also the site of Ottawa’s biggest concerts.
TD Place is Ottawa’s exciting new urban sports and entertainment destination.
Walking Distance: 44 minutesHome to Canada’s largest hot air balloon festival for a sight to be seen and tons of activities!
Home to the RBC Bluesfest, one of the largest international music events in the world!
Walking Distance: 28 minutesMarvel at majestic snow sculptures and at the glittering ice sculptures or take in a spectacular fire show.
Walking Distance: 8 minutesThe TD Ottawa Jazz Festival is a multi-week outdoor music festival.
Walking Distance: 15 minutesFeaturing the very best of Ottawa-Gatineau artists and a variety of Canadian creators, Ottawa Art Gallery features a growing permanent collection and fascinating exhibitions.
Walking Distance: 8 minutesThe National Arts Center, Canada’s preeminent showcase for the performing arts, is home to the world-renowned NAC Orchestra and presents a diverse, bilingual program, including theatre, dance, and variety.
Walking Distance: 5 minutesWith more than 65,000 works of art, the gallery includes works by international and Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven, whose early 20th-century European Impressionist landscape works gained international recognition.
Walking Distance: 8 minutes