Category: Ottawa

We are fortuitous to have relatively healthy lake sturgeon populations in sections of the Ottawa River, however, these populations are under constant threat from development, exploitation, and more recently poaching due to the collapse of sturgeon stocks in eastern Europe for the caviar trade. What’s the biggest sturgeon caught in the Ottawa River? In March […]

The Range of the Longnose Gar Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers, Ontarians can also find healthy populations of Gar living in all but one of the Great Lakes: Lake Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Lake Ontario. Does Ontario have gar? In Ontario, the Spotted Gar lives in calm, clear pools and bays with plenty of aquatic plants. […]

How close can my structure be to the property line? By-law requires that there be two (2) feet of clearance from the edge of the roofline to fences and property lines for all sheds up to 160 square feet. How close can I build a shed to my property line in Ontario? Please note that […]

Hunting is a major recreational activity on the Ottawa National Forest. For Hunter Walking Trail maps and Grouse/Aspen maps visit the Maps and Publications section. Where can I hunt in Ottawa? Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge offers numerous hunting opportunities. Public hunting for waterfowl and deer is available at the refuge’s Metzger Marsh Unit, which is […]

There are many species of snakes and turtles in the Ottawa River. Are there snakes in Ottawa Canada? Thanks to Ottawa’s relatively cool climate, most snake species are non-venomous. There’s only one native poisonous snake species in Ontario – the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. However, seeing a snake in your house or yard can cause quite […]

There are no additional amenities at any of the three sites. Due to water pollution and health concerns, warning signs have been posted at all three sites notifying visitors that the river is unsafe for swimming and waterskiing and that fish caught may be contaminated. Is Ottawa River safe for swimming? Is it safe to […]

brown-. It is naturally a brown-water river,” she said, adding that the true source of the colour is organic material from the 14,630,000 hectares of soil and wetlands that drain into the river. “It’s like a tannin, basically — it’s what you have in tea.” What Colour is the Ottawa River? Brown Tea ColourBrown Tea […]

Ride to and from Ottawa Gatineau Airport with Uber. Instead of waiting for the YND shuttle or taxi, you can request a ride directly in the app and be on your way. Do Gatineau taxis go to Ottawa? The quickest way to get from Gatineau to Ottawa is to taxi which costs $26 – $31 […]

Thanks to two fitness centers, three gymnasiums, an Olympic-size swimming pool, two multi-sport fields, two skating rinks, several squash and raquetball courts, two multi-purpose rooms and a martial arts room, the facilities of the Campus Recreation Department will please all tastes. Does University of Ottawa have a gym? The Montpetit Hall Fitness Centre includes: 3,000 […]

Flowbird Mobile Parking App is Ottawa’s Largest Mobile Parking Network. How do I pay for parking in Ottawa? Park your vehicle in the Pay and Display area, which is marked by a sign with a P and $. Pay for on-street parking at the nearest Pay and Display machine with coins or a credit card […]