City of Ottawa

Ottawa Facts

City of Ottawa Web site:
http://www.ottawa.ca/

Population: 865,500

Location: Eastern Canada
On the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers, on the border between Ontario and Quebec.

Climate: Warm humid summers, cold and icy winters.

Ottawa is one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world. A thriving international technology and business centre, Ottawa is also rich in culture and heritage with its many national institutions, parklands, waterways and historic architecture.

Ottawa is home to a large number of foreign embassies and is a recognized centre for both academics and professional training. The city offers an open and welcoming environment to cultures from around the world, providing service in English, French, and many other languages.

Ottawa Features:

• Home to Canada’s Federal Government with over 110,000 government jobs
• Over 1,700 companies involved in telecommunications, photonics, microelectronics, software and life sciences
• Highest number of residents with post-secondary education in Canada
• Many foreign embassies
• 44% of residents speak both English and French.