What's Sandy Hill Like?
In Sandy Hill, you can spend time visiting the shops or simply enjoy the restaurants. Take time to see places like Department of National Defense and Rideau Centre while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Rideau Mall and Rideau Canal.
How to Get to Sandy Hill
Flying to:
- Ottawa International Airport (YOW), 7 mi (11.3 km) from Sandy Hill
Things to See and Do in and around Sandy Hill
What to See in Sandy Hill
- University of Ottawa
- Department of National Defense
- Rideau Canal
- ISKCON Ottawa
- Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute
Things to Do in Sandy Hill
- Rideau Centre
- Rideau Mall
- Laurier House
- Galerie SAW Gallery
When Is the Best Time to Visit Ottawa?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 65°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 21°F)
- Rainiest months: August, October, June, April (average 5 inches of rainfall)

























































































