Hotel at a Glance: Travelodge Ottawa West

Located just minutes from downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill, Travelodge Ottawa West keeps you close to the action. When you’re not exploring the city, hang out in the hotel’s indoor water park, which features a waterslide and a kids’ splash zone — as well as a wave pool. Access to the park is included with this Groupon.

• Make a splash in the indoor water park. This deal includes daily access.
• Start the day right with a complimentary continental breakfast.
• Stay connected with free WiFi.

Waterpark hours of operation: Monday–Friday from 5 p.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday from 8 a.m.–noon and 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Extended hours: Good Friday (April 14), Easter Monday (April 18), Victoria Monday (May 22) from 8 a.m.–noon and 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Ottawa, Ontario: Canada’s Artsy, Accessible Capital City

Canada’s bright and friendly capital city lies along the southern banks of the Ottawa River. The best sights are conveniently located in close proximity of one another, in the sparkling center of town. The Canadian Parliament conducts the business of governing the country in the imposing Gothic Revival buildings on Parliament Hill. Outside, statues honoring Queen Victoria, Father of Confederation George-Étienne Cartier, and about a dozen other important figures from Canadian history dot the grounds.

After paying your respects to the country’s most influential leaders, you can visit the nearby National Gallery of Canada. Before stepping inside, make sure to snap a photo beneath Louise Bourgeois’s massive Maman statue—a giant spider with bronze legs that seem to rise as high as the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica next door. For lunch or dinner, head to the ByWard Market, a huge public marketplace packed with hundreds of produce stands, restaurants, and food stalls selling cuisine from around the world.

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