Ottawa CITY is the capital of Canada.
The population is about 900 thousand people (2012), together with the suburbs and the city of Gatineau (province of Quebec, located on the left bank of the Ottawa River, opposite Ottawa) over 1270 thousand people (the 4th most populous Canadian city after Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver). It is located in the southeastern part of the country, in the province of Ontario, on the right bank of the Ottawa River (here the 202 km long Rideau navigable canal originates, connecting the Ottawa River with Lake Ontario). Railroad station. Road junction. McDonald-Cartier International Airport.
Founded in 1826 as a settlement for the builders of the Rideau Canal (1826-1832, engineers S. Claus, J. Bai; included in the World Heritage List). Received the name Bytown (in honor of the head of construction J. Bye). In 1855, it was renamed Ottawa in honor of the Ottawa Indian tribe and received the status of a city. Since December 31, 1857, the capital of the British colony (province) is Canada (chosen due to its geographical position - on the border of Upper and Lower Canada), since 1867 - the British dominion of Canada, then the independent state of Canada. In 1900 the north-western part of the city was destroyed by fire. In 1965-2001, Ottawa was merged with neighboring Carlton County to form Ottawa-Carlton Municipality.
The central part of the city with a regular planning (general plans - 1903, architect F. Todd; 1946-1950, architect J. Greber, and others) is divided by the Rideau Canal. At the place of its entrance to the Ottawa River, there is Parliament Hill with a complex of administrative buildings in the neo-Gothic style: the Parliamentary Library (1859-1876, architect T. Fuller), 2 administrative buildings (1859-1863, architects T. Stent, O. Laver) , the building of the Parliament of Canada (1916-1924) with the Peace Tower (1927, both architects J. Pearson, J.O. Marchand). Next to him - pl. Confederation with the National War Memorial (1926-1939, architect W. March), which overlooks the Central Chambers (1890, architect JJ Brown), the Eclectic Chateau Laurier and Union Station in the mainstream of neoclassicism (now the Government Conference Center; both 1908-1912, architects J.A. Ross, D.G. McFarlane), the building of the Central Post Office in the Art Deco style (1937, architect V.E. Noffke; now the administrative building ), the building of the representative office of the High Commissioner of Great Britain (1964, architect US Bryant), the National Arts Center (1964-1969, architect F. Lebensold and others; both in the mainstream of modernism). Also in the center of Ottawa: the Rideau Hall Palace in the style of classicism (residence of the Governor-General of Canada; 1838, architect T. McKay), the neo-Gothic Cathedral-Basilica of Notre Dame (1841-1865, architect A. Robillard; interior design - 1876- 1885), Neo-Romanesque Langevin block complex (administration of the Prime Minister of Canada; 1884-1889, architect T. Fuller), Victoria Memorial Museum (1905-1912; now the Canadian Museum of Nature; reconstruction, 2005-2010 ) and the Connaught Building (1913-1914; both by D. Ewart) in the spirit of the Tudor style, the Confederation building in the neo-Gothic style (1928-1931, architects R.C. Wright, T.W. Fuller). Among the buildings of the 2nd half of the XX century: skyscrapers, including building C of the complex of office skyscrapers "Place de Ville" in the international style (1971; height 112 m, the tallest building in Ottawa), as well as the building of the National Gallery of Canada (1983- 1988, architect M.
Ottawa is a major center for science, education and culture in Canada. Ottawa is home to the Royal Society of Canada (1882; reorganized in 1974; oldest scientific organization in the country). Other scientific institutions include the Geological Survey of Canada (1842), the Geosciences Information Center (1842), the Central Experimental Farm (1886, which houses the Agricultural Museum, Dominion Observatory and Arboretum, ornamental gardens, J. Fletcher Wildlife Garden), Royal Institute of Architecture of Canada (1908), Canadian Film Institute (1935), Chemical Institute of Canada (1945), Institute of Aeronautics and Space (1954), Canadian Council for International Cooperation (founded in 1961 as the Foreign Institute of Canada, current name since 1968), North-South Institute (1976), Canadian Council for Natural Sciences and Technical Research (1978), Canadian Academy of Technology (1987), Canadian Institute for Health Research (2000), Institute of Medieval Music, a division of the National Research Council of Canada; the oldest scientific associations, including the medical (1867) and forestry (1900). Universities: University of Ottawa (1848), St. Paul's University (1848), Dominican College of Philosophy and Theology (1909, current status since 1967), Carleton University (Carlton; 1942). Libraries: Parliament (1876), Public (1906). Library and Archives of Canada. Museums: Canadian Military (1880), Canadian Museum of Nature (1912), Canadian Scouts (1957), Aviation and Space (1960), Science and Technology (1967), Canadian Museum of Civilization (1968, current name since 1986), Agricultural ( 1983), Cold War Diefenbunker (1998). Canada Ski Hall of Fame and Museum (1971), Canada Speed Skating Hall of Fame and Museum (1990). National Gallery of Canada (1880), National Arts Center (1969), Ottawa Art Gallery (opened 1988). Laurier House Museum (1951, collection of personal belongings of W. Laurier and W.L.M. King). Drama theaters: Maly (1913, modern name since 1928), Bolshoi Canadian (1975). Opera House "Lyra" (1984). The Orpheus Musical Theater (1906) is the oldest operetta stage in North America. Symphony Orchestra (1944). Numerous festivals are held annually in Ottawa, including international ones: animation films (in 1976-2004, once every 2 years; annually since 2005), jazz (since 1980), chamber music (since 1994), blues (since 1994; one of the largest in North America), theatrical Ottawa Fringe Festival (since 1997), writers (since 1997, twice a year), ice hockey (since 2000), motion pictures (since 2010).
The Ottawa Senators NHL team welcomes its rivals at the Skoshabank Place sports arena (over 19,000 seats), where basketball matches and other entertainment events are also held. In 2009, here, as well as at the Ottawa Civic Center arena (about 10 thousand seats), matches of the World Ice Hockey Championship among youth took place.
The basis of the urban economy is the service sector. Most of the employees are employed in the public administration system (about 110 thousand people), the information and telecommunication technology sector (about 76 thousand people), as well as in healthcare, science and education, trade, and the financial sector. Ottawa is an important center of tourism (including foreign). The city is home to the headquarters of public, government and political organizations; representative offices of the largest national banks. The main areas of activity of companies in the IT sector (about 1800 in total; the unofficial name of Ottawa - "North Silicon Valley") is the development of a variety of software (including in the field of telecommunications and communications) and environmentally friendly technologies. Here are the headquarters of the high-tech companies Corel, Mitel Networks, Calian Technologies, as well as regional offices of the American companies Adobe Systems, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, LSI. The manufacturing industry is represented by small enterprises producing food products, consumer goods, and building materials.
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Literature
- Kalman H., Roaf J. Exploring Ottawa: an architectural guide to the nation's capital. Toronto; L., 1983
- Construire une capitale: Ottawa. Ottawa, 2001
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Ottawa is the capital of Canada
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, as well as its economic, political, administrative and cultural center. It is located in the east of Ontario on the Ottawa River. The population of the city is very heterogeneous. The majority of the population are British, French, Italians, Germans, Ukrainians and Greeks. And only a small part are direct immigrants from Asian countries and descendants of American Indians. The official languages are French and English. The bulk of the believing population is Christians. Ottawa was formed by the British in 1827. From the very beginning, Ottawa had a completely different name - Bytown in honor of Colonel Bye. And already in 1854 Bytown was renamed Ottawa. The word "Ottawa" comes from the name of an ancient Indian tribe. It translates as "merchants" or "money changers". And in 1867 Ottawa was proclaimed the capital of Canada. Today Ottawa can rightfully be called the most beautiful and picturesque city.
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A large number of museums are concentrated in this city. These include the National Museum (this is the largest museum in the country, which includes the so-called Museum of Man, formed in 1842 and including the oldest exhibits on anthropology and ethnography); Museum of Science and Technology, which displays a unique collection of cars; The Postal Museum, which contains a huge collection of stamps, and the Museum of Fine Arts (a mixture of Canadian and European art). Ottawa is famous for its cultural and historical sites. The most prominent of these are the Protestant Christchurch Cathedral and the Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame. In the very heart of the capital, there is a complex of parliamentary buildings.
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The parliament was built in 1927 in the medieval Gothic style. The Peace Tower is one of the highest points of the parliament - it is a monument to the heroes who fought for their country in the First World War. On the square where the parliament is located, the Eternal Flame is burning, which is a symbol of patriotism and the unity of the country. Every morning on the parliamentary mountain, a ceremony of changing the guard takes place, which attracts not only local residents, but also tourists. The National Press Club is located just outside Parliament on Wellington Street. There are a lot of beautiful parks, green lawns, avenues, alleys in Ottawa. The most picturesque parks are Rockliff Park, Landsdowne Park, Gatineau Park. It is no coincidence that Ottawa is called the city of bridges, as there are over 20 bridges in it. Ottawa is a very cultured city. A large number of higher educational institutions are represented here. The most famous of which are: the University of Ottawa, where teaching is carried out in French and English, and Carleton University, where they teach only in English.
Coat of arms Ottawa is a heraldic shield, the field of which is divided into two horizontal halves - red and white. The lower part of the coat of arms, in turn, is divided into four parts by vertical and horizontal wavy blue lines. In the upper left corner, on a white field, there is an image of a golden crown. In the lower right corner of the shield is a stylized red maple leaf. To the left of the coat of arms is a worker holding an ax in his right hand, and to the right is a policeman holding a baton in his left hand. Above the coat of arms there is a mantle decorated with feathers, as well as the most important symbol of Ottawa - an evergreen spruce. The motto of the white ribbon, located at the foot of the coat of arms, bears the motto: “ADVANCE OTTAWA EN AVANT”.
Ottawa is the fourth largest city. Ottawa and the city of Gatineau, located on the opposite bank of the river, in the territory of Quebec, form a single metropolis. The population of Ottawa is 883,000 people (together with Gatineau - 1,324,000 people based on the results for 2016).
Ottawa was founded in the 1820s as a camp for settlers - soldiers and artisans who built the Rideau Canal here. In 1850, the city received official status. The first permanent settlers were lumberjacks and log rafters. Until 1855, the city was named Bytown in honor of Lieutenant Colonel John Bye, who oversaw the construction of the Rideau Canal. On December 31, 1857, Ottawa became the capital of the united province of Canada, and from 1867 - the capital of the country. In the 19th-20th centuries, the city developed as a transport and industrial center. In the second half of the 20th century, it was significantly rebuilt, after which a period of development of high technologies began in Ottawa. It was here that such giants as Nortel, Corel, JDS, etc. were born, for which the city was nicknamed "the northern Silicon Valley."
Today Ottawa is the seat of the federal government of the country and a major cultural and scientific center of Canada. Ottawa is administratively divided into 23 constituencies, as well as postal regions and police districts. Together with the city of Gatineau on the Quebec side of the river and some smaller municipalities, Ottawa forms the National Capital Region, an administrative unit covering an area of 4,715 km² on both banks of the Ottawa River. At the same time, the Ottawa-Gatineau metropolis itself occupies an area of 5715 km².
Founded: 1855 year
Square: 2790.3 km 2
Population: 934 243 people (2016)
Currency: canadian dollar
Language: French
Of.site: http://www.ottawa.ca
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Ottawa is a "green" city. There are more than 1000 parks and 650 green areas on its territory. The sizes of the parks vary, from a gigantic forest area called the "Green Belt", consisting of agricultural and forest land and covering the city, to very small squares. Due to the abundance of museums and interesting buildings from a historical and architectural point of view, the metropolitan sights of Canada are very popular with tourists from all over the world.
How to get there
Most tourists from overseas travel to Ottawa by plane. This is the location of the McDonald-Cartier International Airport, which daily receives many flights from Europe, the USA and cities in Canada. You can get to the city from the airport by taxi (about 30 CAD to the center) or by the OC Transpo city bus, departing several times per hour (ticket price 3.25 CAD). You can buy tickets to Ottawa using the form below.
You can get from any major city in the country to the capital by Greyhound bus. So, from Montreal, buses to Ottawa run every hour from 6:00 to 24:00 (travel time - 2.5 hours), the ticket price is from 22 CAD. From Toronto to Ottawa, buses leave every 2-3 hours (travel time 5 hours), ticket price from 55 CAD.
Alternatively, you can also take the Via Rail train to Ottawa. From Montreal to Ottawa, trains run 6 times a day (travel time 2.5 hours), ticket prices start from 35 CAD. From Toronto to Ottawa, 5-6 trains leave daily (travel time 4.5 hours), ticket prices start from 55 CAD.
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Climate and weather in Ottawa
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Transport
Modern public transport in Ottawa is represented by buses and the O-Train light rail line. The only line with a length of 8 km with 5 stations was opened in 2001. It crosses the city from north to south and connects Ottawa's Greenborough and Bayview districts. Trains run in both directions every 15 minutes. For the convenience of passengers, railway stations are located in the immediate vicinity of bus terminals. It is possible to change from the bus to the O-Train and vice versa - with a transit ticket.
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What to see in Ottawa
Ottawa, although it is the capital of Canada, is not in the first place in the country either in size or in the number of attractions. However, that doesn't mean there is nothing to watch in Ottawa.
Using the links below, you can go to a page with detailed information about the object you are interested in, where, along with a description, you will find contact information, opening hours, travel methods and entrance fees, as well as the location of the object on the map.
In addition, there are many events taking place in Ottawa. So, in February, the largest snow festival in North America, Winterlude, is held here, in May, the colorful Tulip Festival, and at the end of June, the Franco Festival.
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Mobile communication in Canada is possible by contract and prepaid.
If you buy a contract mobile package, you first need to put a few hundred dollars on the deposit, then as a bonus you will be offered to buy a very cheap phone and a contract for it for several years. 7 CAD (system access fee - connection fee charged regardless of whether you spoke on the phone or not) will be deducted from the account every month. When paying for a prepaid connection, you can choose different tariff plans and top up your account monthly by a certain amount. But if for some reason you did not replenish your account at the end of the month, then the amount remaining on the account will disappear, and the ability to make and receive calls will be unavailable. You will need to connect again and receive a new number.
In the case of payment both by contract and by prepayment, the following points should be borne in mind:
- incoming calls to Canada are paid for in most tariff plans. There are packages with free incoming calls, but they are significantly more expensive;
- calls between subscribers of the same network are paid;
- incoming SMS - paid (you can buy a package in which they are included);
- outgoing SMS costs from 0.15 CAD;
- caller ID (showing the caller's number) - paid;
- the telephone number is tied to the subscriber, and not to the telecom operator, that is, by changing the operator, you can save the number.
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Due to the almost complete monopoly of the above three companies, mobile rates in Canada are among the highest in the world. The only exceptions are, perhaps, only the tariffs of the recently appeared Windmobile, which may be acceptable for some tourists. On average, using mobile communications in the country will cost about 40-50 CAD per month. As a result of this policy of Canadian mobile operators, residents of the country speak on their mobile phone only when necessary.
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The cost of mobile Internet in the country is very high.
Wi-Fi access (paid and free) is available everywhere: in most public libraries, in Internet cafes and gaming cafes, on some trains and railway stations of VIA Rail Corporation, at airports, in restaurants and cafes (Blenz, McDonalds, Starbucks and others).
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Security
The overall crime rate in Ottawa is low, order on the streets is strictly maintained, and serious crimes in Canada are rare.
Tourists are advised not to lose their vigilance on the outskirts, at large train stations, in the metro, buses and trams, near tourist attractions. Large amounts of money should be stored on cards or in hotel safes, only copies of documents should be carried with you, and you should also carefully monitor valuable personal belongings.
In winter, heavy snowfalls pose a danger, which can make it difficult to travel on roads. It is worth remembering that during the holidays and holidays, the traffic intensity increases.
Attention should be paid to the laws and regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages: they are sold exclusively in state-owned stores (with the exception of Quebec, where beer and wine can be bought in local stores called Deppaneurs), which close at night, on Sunday (excluding Ontario) and on holidays.
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In the 17th century, a tribe of the same name of Indians lived on the territory of present-day Ottawa. Then, with the arrival of the French, the small village gradually turned into a large city, which received the status of the capital of Canada in 1857.
Today Ottawa is the most important cultural center of the country, home to many museums, galleries and various theaters. There are restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs throughout the city to suit all tastes. And every spring in Ottawa, a beautiful holiday is held - the Tulip Festival, during which the city is simply buried in flowers, delighting the eyes of its residents and tourists. It is safe to say that Ottawa is an amazing city in which monumental beauty, tranquility and adherence to tradition are harmoniously combined with the dynamism of a modern metropolis.
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Climate and weather
Ottawa is dominated by a humid continental climate with distinct seasons. Winter lasts from December to March, although there are frosts even in early May. Average temperature fluctuates around −5 ° С, sometimes goes down to −20 ° C. Summer begins in mid-May and lasts almost until early October. The average temperature in early summer is +25 ° C, and from July to the end of August it rises to +30 ° C... Summer and winter are characterized by rather sharp changes in weather, so early autumn is considered the most favorable time to visit the city.
Nature
Ottawa is located in the southeastern part of Canada at an altitude of 114 meters above sea level. The city lies on the banks of the Ottawa River and its tributaries, and in the south is crossed by an artificial canal Rideau.
The city is famous for its excellent ecology, abundance of water and greenery. In summer, all lawns are strewn with thousands of tulips and poppies, and squirrels can often be found on the sidewalks, which have become almost tame here. In winter, on the ice of city canals and rivers, most local residents move to work on skates.
sights
Ottawa is a beautiful, well-kept city with many museums and architecture built in old and modern styles. In the center of the city there is a complex of parliamentary buildings - an architectural symbol of the whole of Canada. Among the towers of the parliament, the highest stands out - the Tower of Peace. It contains Altar of Sacrifices and Book of Remembrance with a list of the names of people who died during the wars. There you can also see the bells called the Ottawa Carillon, performing any musical compositions.
There is a building next to the Parliament The Supreme Court, in front of which a changing of the guard ceremony takes place daily. You can also see there fountain with eternal flame, the symbol of the union of all the provinces of Canada.
Among the most famous architectural monuments, one can also distinguish Christchurch cathedral and cathedral of notre dame... In addition, Ottawa is famous for its gigantic National Museum and the National Art Gallery with a rich collection of sculptures and paintings. No less interesting is the Ottawa Public Archives with various antiquities (manuscripts, coins, books, commemorative signs, paintings, etc.), the War Museum and the Currency Museum. The city also has the National Arts Center, where various concerts and performances (ballet, opera and drama) are regularly held.
Nutrition
As such, there is no national cuisine in Canada, and all culinary traditions are based on recipes from the peoples of the world, since numerous emigrants brought their gastronomic customs here. At every corner of Ottawa, you can find cafes and restaurants where literally any food is served. The most widespread are Anglo-Saxon, French and Italian cuisines, often Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Russian, Polish, Mexican and Portuguese establishments. Snacks are also widespread "fast food".
In general, Canadians prefer meat dishes - steaks, roast beefs, steaks, etc. The most popular dishes are "Fillet brochette"(kebab of tenderloin, bacon and mushrooms), kidney pie, chicken roasted on a spit, boiled venison, stewed rabbit, etc. Pumpkin soup and Italian noodles and pasta are especially fond of. Maple syrup is a pride of Canadians. In Ottawa, you can taste pancakes with syrup, muffins, pies and rolls with syrup everywhere. And the main dish of Ottawa chefs is considered to be an unusual dish - a spicy ham in maple syrup.
The favorite drink of Canadians is beer, which is represented here in an incredible number of varieties.
Accommodation
From the category of fashionable and luxurious hotels, we can recommend Chateau laurier and The Ottawa Marriott, which are located next to the Parliament building and a few steps from most shops and museums (from $ 150).
Of the standard options, noteworthy Albert House Inn- Victorian style hotel (from $ 90), and Avalon Bed and Breakfast(from $ 75) and Executive SuitesThe Bostonian(from $ 104).
Suitable for budget accommodation Ottawa Backpackers Inn (24 $), Barefoot Hostel($ 38) and Ottawa Jail Hostel($ 25). And lovers of the original can stay in the hostel Ottawa Jail, which is located in the building of a former prison, where even the rooms look like cells for prisoners.
Entertainment and recreation
Ottawa is the perfect holiday destination. In this regard, first of all, it is worth noting a large number of magnificent city parks. Of these, the most famous is the Gatine Park: in winter you can ski there, and in summer you can have picnics and ride bicycles. Ottawa also has the world's longest outdoor ice rink on the Rideau Canal. In general, local residents love sports, so many bars, cafes and pubs show live sports broadcasts (hockey, football, baseball, etc.).
Among lovers of nightlife, the most popular is the pedestrian street Sparks where flash mobs are often set up and the area near the market Byward Market with the world famous clubs Helsinki and Heaven, as well as numerous bars and pubs.
Every spring, the city hosts the most beautiful holiday - Tulip Festival. During it, in all the parks of Ottawa, from an incredible number of flowers, a kind of mosaic of beauty and color is created, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off. By the way, the Dutch annually send flowers for the festival in gratitude for the fact that during the war Canada sheltered the royal family of the Netherlands.
Purchases
Stores in Ottawa are presented in a huge variety and quantity: these are old department stores, elite boutiques, and all kinds of shopping centers, and, of course, Byward Market- the famous giant open-air market.
The most popular souvenirs of Ottawa are traditional maple syrup and Ice wine (original wine made from frozen grapes). Indian "Dream catchers", as well as various figures of policemen, moose, beavers and bears. In addition, Canadian handicrafts such as wood carvings, cotton clothing and ceramics are prized among tourists.
Most stores are open all week from 10:00 to 18:00, only some of the larger department stores are open until 21:00. On Sundays, usually only some small shops and souvenir shops are open.
Transport
Public transport in Ottawa is represented by buses and trains. Bus routes are divided into regular, peak and express trains (to the suburbs). The fare is $ 3.25 if paid by the driver. You can also buy tickets at bus stop kiosks. In this case, the ticket costs $ 1.25, for an adult you need 2 tickets, and for a child from 6 to 11 years old - one. In addition, all day passes are sold ($ 7.5).
Ottawa's metropolitan train network is called O-Train, tickets can be bought from the machine at any station ($ 2.75). In addition, the city has more than 170 km of bike paths, and there is an opportunity to rent a bike in any area of the city.
Connection
Calls in Ottawa can be made from any bar or restaurant, as well as from a street telephone booth. Local calls cost $ 0.5, and the call time is unlimited. If you need to make calls abroad, you can buy a card for international calls in any store.
The national mobile operators in Canada are Bell Mobility, Telus and Fido... It should be noted that in North America, cellular communication operates at frequencies 850-1900 MHz, unlike the rest of the world where frequencies are used 900-1800 MHz. Therefore, you need to make sure that your phone supports these frequencies.
Internet access in Ottawa is provided in numerous Internet cafes and public libraries. Also, most cafes and restaurants have ubiquitous Wi-Fi access, free and paid.
Security
The overall crime rate in Ottawa is quite low, and street safety is strictly supported by police patrols.
Tourists are advised to be more vigilant in the sleeping areas of Ottawa, at train stations and on public transport, and especially near the "black" neighborhoods. When moving around the city, you should have a minimum amount with you and not take all the documents. It is safer to leave large sums of money, documents and valuables in the hotel safe.
Business climate
Ottawa is not only the capital of Canada, but also a popular tourist destination, thanks to which the city's economy is constantly improving its level, relying directly on the tourism business. Also in Ottawa, enterprises of the instrument-making, printing, radio-electronic and pulp and paper industries are successfully operating. Quite often, the city is called Silicon Valley, since the famous giants of the electronics industry were created here. (Nortel, JDS, Corel and etc.).
The conditions for opening your own business in Ottawa are quite acceptable and loyal. For example, having become the owner of an art gallery, the seller of the lots put up for auction receives a 50% commission on the sale.
Real estate
Canada is one of those countries where there are no significant restrictions on the purchase of real estate by foreign citizens. It is also quite easy to get a residence permit here for those who do not have close relatives in this country.
Ottawa is not the largest city in Canada, so prices for metropolitan square meters are not too much higher than provincial ones. In addition, supply exceeds demand in the Ottawa property market, making bargaining appropriate. A three-room apartment on the outskirts of Ottawa will cost about $ 140,000, and a penthouse with a balcony will cost $ 349,900. You can become the owner of a small shop in the city center for $ 59,900.
It is worth paying attention to the rules and laws that govern the sale of alcohol. It is sold only in government stores, which are often closed at night, on Sundays and on holidays, and in restaurants that bear the Licensed Premises label, which allows strong drinks to be served indoors.
Useful information for tourists about Ottawa in Canada - geographical location, tourist infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada and the fourth largest city in this country. Ottawa is located on the banks of the river of the same name, on the border of two provinces - Ontario and Quebec. The population of the city today is more than 880 thousand people.
Even before the arrival of Europeans, the Ottawa area was a place of Indian trade. At the beginning of the nineteenth century. the first settlers appeared here, who rebuilt several log dwellings and a sawmill.
Founded in 1820, the city was called Bytown until 1855. So it was named after John Bye, who oversaw the construction of the Kido Canal. In the middle of the nineteenth century. the unification of French Quebec with the English Upper Canada took place, after which the question of choosing the capital of the united Canada was raised. As a result of the compromise decision of Queen Victoria in 1867, Ottawa became her, as she was located on the border of rival provinces.
In the second half of the nineteenth century. a railway network was established, connecting Ottawa with other regions of the United States and Canada. In the 1890s. a hydroelectric power plant on the Ottawa River began operations, which was originally used mainly for the operation of the local sawmills. Thanks to the status of the capital and actively developing industry, the population of the city grew rapidly.
In 1950, the French urban planner Grebe presented to the local authorities a project for a large-scale reconstruction of the city, which included the creation of parklands, the relocation of railway lines and the elimination of slums. The restructuring of the city contributed to its expansion. Throughout its history, the city has absorbed nearby villages and towns. And in 1965 it was merged with neighboring Carlton County. In 2001, eleven localities were amalgamated into a single municipality at the same time, after which Ottawa acquired its current borders.
Ottawa is often referred to as the "North Silicon Valley", which is not at all surprising, since several giants of the electronics industry are located here. Modern Ottawa is a huge number of residential areas buried in greenery, arranged in a checkerboard pattern and consisting mainly of two- and three-story buildings. The Canadian city is separated from the right-bank suburbs by forests and agricultural lands. Ottawa is one of the most comfortable and calm administrative cities in the world.
Ottawa is a very beautiful and calm city with elegant cottages, luxurious government buildings and a lot of green spaces.
The main attraction of the capital of Canada is Parliament Hill, located in its historic center. A complex of parliamentary buildings erected in 1922 in the Gothic style is located on the hill. The centerpiece is the Peace Tower, which was built in honor of the Canadians who died during the First World War. The Eternal Flame is located on Parliament Square - a symbol of the country's unity, surrounded by the coats of arms of all the provinces of Canada.
Ottawa is also famous for its temples, the most famous of which are the Anglican Cathedral of Christchurch and the Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame. Notre Dame is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the country.
Among the attractions of the Canadian capital and its museums: Museum of Nature, Museum of Civilization, Military History Museum, Aviation Museum, Museum of Science and Technology, Museum of Fine Arts and the National Arts Center with a huge concert hall.
Ottawa is a very green city with many parks and squares, the most famous of which are Gatineau Park, Rockcliff Park and Landsdowne Park.
A small city with only 300 thousand inhabitants, since 1875 it has been the capital of Canada. Ottawa owes its low-key beauty and charm to the country's first French-speaking prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who dreamed of turning the city into northern Washington.
The Canadian capital was called "Westminster in the Wild" and "North Washington". The first epithet quite accurately describes where Ottawa began, and the second - the goal to which she always aspired, often achieving impressive results. Over the century and a half since it was proclaimed the capital of the recently reunited Canada, Ottawa has transformed from a bustling small town with a developed timber processing industry into a rather sophisticated city.
With ancient historic buildings and many green parks and squares, Ottawa is unlike most of the ultra-modern North American cities. Located almost on the border of the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, the city attracts tourists with a harmonious combination of two cultures - English and French.
The process of urbanization at the very beginning of the 19th century took place not in Ottawa, but in Halle, a city on the opposite bank of the Ottawa River. Then the first rafts with timber began to float downstream, and the Ottawa River valley began to acquire great importance as a place where logging develops. A little later, during the War of 1812, the British began to worry that their strategic route along the St. Lawrence River was located quite close to the border with the United States. Needing a more reliable transport route between Upper and Lower Canada, they built the Rideau Canal between 1826 and 1832. The new waterway involved both existing rivers and a new structure between the Royal Navy's Lake Ontario base in Kingston and the naval port near Hull. Colonel Bai supervised the construction of this engineering miracle. The beautiful sluice linking the canal to the river became the cornerstone of the construction of Ottawa. The colonel planned the construction of an area on the opposite side of the canal. The new settlement soon surpassed Hull in size. The city was inhabited mainly by workers, lumberjacks and river rats. When it came time to choose the capital of the New United Province of Canada, Queen Victoria rejected both Toronto and Quebec, choosing Ottawa.
Ottawa became a compromise option when choosing the capital of the state, this choice was made in part because of the rivalry between the British and French and between the two cities - Toronto and Montreal. Since its foundation in 1826, Ottawa has been formed as a special, unlike any other city. Already in 1855, Ottawa was declared the capital of the Canadian Dominion. The city has a favorable geographical position: on the banks of the Ottawa and Rideau rivers. This is a huge metropolis, where 6 million tourists come annually.
For a long time, Ottawa had a reputation as a boring provincial town. All establishments closed early in the evening, and people who preferred to be nocturnal were forced to cross the river to Hull. Quebec laws were in effect here, according to which bars and other nightlife establishments would close a few hours later. As the city grew, it became more lively. There is a lot of entertainment here: interesting shops, restaurants and cafes, especially around the pretty city market Byward. Today, we can say that Ottawa and Hull have borrowed from each other some things: government buildings partially replaced the timber processing factories that prevailed in Hull, in Ottawa both languages are spoken. In the good old days, tourists came here mainly to see the English soldiers and the horses from the Royal Mounted Police in front of the Houses of Parliament. They still remain one of the city's attractions.
The city center is relatively small, so many of the most famous sights can be reached on foot. The Rideau Canal (in the south of the city) is an entertainment place in Ottawa all year round: boating and walking here in summer, and ice skating during the freezing Canadian winter. The National Arts Center hosts theater, opera and ballet performances, while history and arts fans will be able to stroll through Ottawa's museums and galleries all day long. Besides, Ottawa is a city of festivals; especially impressive is Winterlude, a three-week feast in February, and in spring the Canadian Tulip Festival kicks off, turning the city into an ocean of flowers. Celebrating Canada Day, July 1, also attracts thousands of visitors.
Museums of the capital
As befits a capital, Ottawa has more museums per capita than any other city in Canada... The Museum of Civilization and the National Canadian Gallery, housed in huge modern buildings, attract visitors from all over the world.
Parliament
The country's government buildings rise majestically over Ottawa's Doe-Tone. Regardless of the high-rise buildings that have sprung up around them in the 150 years since they became the center of power in Ottawa, the east and west blocks continue to gleam joyfully over the city with their green copper roofs. Completed in 1860, these neo-Gothic sandstone buildings are located on a 50-meter hill and offer excellent views of the Ottawa River. Houses of Parliament are distinctly reminiscent of London's Westminster Abbey.- and its Victorian neo-Gothic style and location. The Parliament Building can not only be viewed, but also attended a meeting of the Canadian Legislature. After the fire in 1916, the buildings were badly damaged, but now they are restored, only the library of the parliament has retained its original appearance - its armored doors saved a rare fund of 650 thousand volumes from the fire. From the Peace Tower, towering over this architectural ensemble, a magnificent view opens up. Installed on the tower, 53 bells give a concert every day at 12.30, which can be heard in the central quarters of the city. The traditional changing of the guard ceremony takes place at 10.00.