Ottawa, Ontario

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, but only the fourth-largest city in the country.

Ottawa is known for:

  • Being Canada’s capital
  • Bilingualism. Ottawa is currently the third most bilingual city in Canada, with over 1/3 of people being fluent in both official languages
  • Universities – University of Ottawa, and Carlton University
  • Winterlude, its annual winter festival that includes ice sculptures and snow games, and many other features
  • The Canadian Tulip Festival, which happens every spring. Every year, hundreds of thousands of bulbs are sent from the Netherlands towards the festival and the whole city is blooming with colour

Ottawa Travel Guides

23 Best Things to Do in Ottawa with Kids

Ottawa in Winter: A Guide

Ottawa vs Toronto: Which is Best For You?

The Perfect Ottawa Itinerary: 2 and 3 Days