Info for a tourism visit?

You have to apply for a tourist visa through the embassy in the country where you are living, or through the hotel where you will be holidaying in Qatar.

The only exceptions are those who hold passports from any of the following countries:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, The Netherlands, USA, UK, Vatican City.

then you are allowed to purchase a tourist visa upon arrival in Qatar.

I'm Canadian coming to Qatar for 2 weeks but I have place to stay, do I still have go through the hotels,