Market Experience Package 1 Night

Explore Ottawa's Historic Byward Market with dinner at your choice of the Fish Market Restaurant, Coaster's Seafood Grill or Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro. Accommodations in a one bedroom suite. Taxi to and from the restaurant, hotel parking and Continental breakfast are also included in this package.

Reserve Package

You Deserve It Package 1 Night

Treat yourself to dinner at a local restaurant. Let us set the mood for you with a voucher for dinner at either the Full House Restaurant or Maxwell's Bistro. Enjoy accommodations in a one bedroom suite. Parking and Continental Breakfast at the hotel are also included.

Reserve Package

Market Experience Package 1 Night

Explore Ottawa's Historic Byward Market with dinner at your choice of the Fish Market Restaurant, Coaster's Seafood Grill or Vineyards Wine Bar & Bistro. Accommodations in a one bedroom suite. Taxi to and from the restaurant, hotel parking and Continental breakfast are also included in this package.

Reserve Package

You Deserve It Package 1 Night

Treat yourself to dinner at a local restaurant. Let us set the mood for you with a voucher for dinner at either the Full House Restaurant or Maxwell's Bistro. Enjoy accommodations in a one bedroom suite. Parking and Continental Breakfast at the hotel are also included.

Reserve Package

Iams Wiggle Waggle Walkathon

An annual pet-friendly event, the Iams Wiggle Waggle Walkathon is held each September by the Ottawa Humane Society. Set in the city of Ottawa in central Ontario, the walkathon features two kilometer and and five kilometer walks, as well as contests, pet photos and a barbeque lunch.

Check out the Fido's Finds Yard Sale, the Pet Pavilion Marketplace, and the K9 Fun Zone. Take advantage of the onsite dog wash, and rest up alongside your pet at a Best Western hotel in Ottawa.

Mosaika

While visiting the Canadian Capital region of Ottawa during the summer, be sure to make your way to Parliament Hill. Bring your camera to capture the sights and sounds of Mosaika. This incredible, free thirty-minute light and music show is shown against Parliament Hill building each night from July through September. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for a comfortable spot on the lawn and get ready to watch and listen to this magnificent Canadian story.

The technology used to create the show, include nine high-definition video projectors projecting animated images onto the entire building, more than two hundred light fixtures and a 5.1 surround sound system. While in Central Ontario, be sure to catch this must-see attraction. Stay in the heart of Ottawa as a guest of Best Western hotels and enjoy your time in the capital region.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Set in Riverside South, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in central Ontario just south of downtown Ottawa. A focus city for Air Canada Express and Air Canada – and the home base for First Air – Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier is the sixth busiest airport in Canada.

Established in 1927, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier supports major airlines like Air Canada, First Air, Delta, and WestJet. When flying into Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier, be sure to find a nearby Best Western hotel in Ottawa.

Parliament Hill

South Central Ontario travelers who schedule a visit to the Capital City of Ottawa, have the opportunity to see a wonderful variety of museums, attractions and historical sites. One must-see historical site is Parliament Hill, located in downtown Ottawa along the Ottawa River. This area of Crown Land was originally home to a military base named Barrack Hill, during the 18th and 19th centuries.

By 1859, construction began on the Gothic Revival style parliament buildings, with Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales laying the cornerstone for the Centre Block, in September 1860. After construction halted for a few years, the Parliament was finally completed in 1876. After the Centre Block was destroyed by a fire, in 1916, Governor General Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught re-laid the cornerstone to start its rebuilding. It took eleven years to complete the construction of the new tower. Numerous significant events have occurred at The Hill, including the 1939 visit by King George VI, the reigning Canadian sovereign, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth.

Tour this 952,391 square feet of land to see the quadrangle of buildings, all National Historic Sites of Canada, the numerous statues, the memorials and the Summer Gazebo of Carpenter Gothic style. The statue of Queen Victoria, the country's first monarch, was dedicated in 1901 by her grandson Prince George, Duke of Cornwall and York. Monuments include the Victoria Tower Bell and the Centennial Flame. During the summer, visit The Hill for Mosaika, the spectacular thirty-minute free light and music show. While in the area, be sure to include a visit to the Rideau Canal, located to the east of The Hill. Enjoy your time in Central Ontario as a guest of Best Western hotels, where comfortable accommodations await.

Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal was built on the Ottawa River bordering Ontario and Quebec, in 1832. This Ottawa UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the "oldest continuously operated canal system in North America". It was recognized for its use of European slackwater technology. The 126 mile-long Canal includes portions of the Cataraqui and Rideau Rivers, as well as the Upper, Lower and Big Rideau lakes. A majority of the forty-five locks along the canal are hand operated. The Canal was initially built in preparation of a war with the United States, after a report indicated the US's intent to invade Upper Canada via the St. Lawrence River.

It became a popular commercial artery between Kingston and Montreal. Today, many Central Ontario residents and visitors enjoy the scenic boat tours of the canal aboard the Kawarth Voyageur, from Ottawa, Merrickville, Chaffeys Lock and Kingston. If visiting during the winter months, be sure to strap on a pair of ice skates to skate along 4.8 miles of the Canal, the "world's largest skating rink". While in Ottawa, check into one of the Best Western hotels to enjoy comfortable lodging and excellent guest services.