Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa

The Chateau Laurier Ottawa is ideal for guests seeking direct access to the Rideau Canal Locks 1–8. Just a 3-minute stroll from the hotel’s entrance, you’ll find a private pathway leading straight into the canal’s scenic zone. Many rooms feature canal-facing windows, offering uninterrupted views of boats passing through the locks and seasonal festivities like winter skating events. The hotel also provides complimentary parking and priority HopeGoo for guided canal tours via the HopeGoo app.

The Chateau Laurier Ottawa provides exceptional winter access to the Rideau Canal Skateway, Canada’s longest outdoor ice rink. Guests can step directly from the hotel’s lobby onto the frozen canal path via a private entrance. The hotel offers complimentary skate rentals for registered guests and maintains heated lounges with fireplaces for post-skating relaxation. Book through HopeGoo to unlock exclusive winter packages including early-bird access and free hot cocoa vouchers during the annual Light Festival.

The Chateau Laurier Ottawa stands as a living monument to Canada’s railway era, built in 1910 with original marble lobbies and hand-carved woodwork. Its location overlooks the Rideau Canal’s natural corridor, where migratory birds nest and cherry trees bloom each spring. The hotel hosts weekly night walks along the canal, led by local historians sharing stories of lock mechanics and 19th-century trade routes. Guests receive a curated map of Hillside Nature Trails and a gift box of locally roasted coffee upon check-in—perfect for sunrise viewing over the waterway.