Ottawa City Guide

Oh, Canada! Living in the nation’s capital of Ottawa means you’ll be at the centre of some of the country’s hottest happenings. Looking for a rental in the city? Ottawa is a great place to live with a lot to offer. From its famed winter festival and over-the-top Canada Day celebrations to its job force and educational institutions, Ottawa packs a lot of value within its borders.

The city is one of Canada’s most diverse, and around 39 percent of Ottawa residents are bilingual. Ottawa was granted official bilingual status by the province of Ontario in December 2017. Home to the University of Ottawa, the world’s largest French-English bilingual university, the city also maintains its youthfulness with Carleton University - another top-ranked post-secondary institution. In 2017, MoneySense ranked Ottawa the best community in which to live in Canada, and the city has been rated the second cleanest in the country.

Ottawa hosts Winterlude, the biggest festival in Canada - where millions of people visit to ice skate on the Rideau Canal. The city is home to noted museums and galleries like the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography. If you’re a sports fan, Ottawa has what you’re looking for - NHL and CFL teams, nationally-ranked university teams, and more! TEXT

This area is somewhat walkable -- most errands can be accomplished on foot. Transit is solid, with some nearby public transportion options.

Ottawa boasts beautiful architecture, a solid public transportation system, and many walkable and rideable paths weaving through the city. For those looking to rent a home, apartment, condo, or townhouse, Ottawa is more cost-effective than other major cities like Toronto and Montreal. The average rental price for a one-bedroom apartment is $1120, with a low vacancy rate of 1.7 percent. Ottawa has a number of beautiful neighbourhoods full of personality - let’s take a look at a few!