Category: Ottawa

One of Ottawa’s five police boats is designated to patrol the Rideau River. Due to the flooding, some no-wake zone markers are missing or have been damaged. The speed limit is 10 km an hour in the no-wake zones. But where the river is more than 100 metres across, there are no speed limits, says […]

History: Ottawa Food Bank was founded in 1984 (the country’s third food bank), with the vision that a centralized distributor for the region could do more to fight hunger. What is the goal of the Ottawa Food Bank? To collect and distribute food to member agencies serving people in need in the Ottawa area. That […]

Non-Profit Organization of the Year – Ottawa Food Bank. Is food banks Canada non profit? Our Mission: We provide national leadership to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow in collaboration with the food bank network in Canada. Food Banks Canada is a national charitable organization representing the food bank community across Canada. Who is […]

Since we can’t turn back time, now is the time to buy a house. Even though we’ve witnessed dramatic price gains recently, the Ottawa real estate market is not in a housing bubble. This crazy trend has already slowed, and the market will indeed flatten in 2022. That doesn’t mean the prices will drop, though. […]

Embassies & consulates in Ottawa Afghanistan – Embassy. Albania – Embassy. Algeria – Embassy. Argentina – Embassy. Armenia – Embassy. Australia – High Commission. Austria – Embassy. Azerbaijan – Embassy. How many embassies are there in Ottawa? 128 embassiesThis is a list of diplomatic missions in Canada. At present, the capital city of Ottawa hosts […]

Their is an Ottawa Valley accent and their is a Western Quebec/Gatineau accent, but not one for the city of Ottawa anymore. Accents take multiple generations to develop and require some linguisitic isolation. Do people from Ontario Canada have an accent? Since Ontarians were largely responsible for settling Western Canada in the following decades, their […]

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 a scare. Are there poisonous snakes in Ottawa? The Massasauga is a stout-bodied rattlesnake, usually about 50 to […]

The current metro area population of Ottawa-Gatineau in 2022 is 1,423,000, a 1.07% increase from 2021. Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada Metro Area Population 1950-2022. Ottawa-Gatineau – Historical Population Data Year Population Growth Rate 2019 1,378,000 1.10% 2018 1,363,000 1.34% 2017 1,345,000 1.43% Is Ottawa a fast growing city? Population. Ottawa boasts a population of 870,250, which represents […]

As told by local newbies, newcomers, and Ottawa natives. Ottawa Sport and Social Club (OSSC): Like recess- but for adults. Volunteer: Give back and get back. Attend a Class or Workshop. Facebook Neighbourhoods: Connect with your local community. Bumble BFF: The online friend-making app. How do I meet new friends in Ottawa? How & Where […]

Best 30s singles bar near me in Ottawa, ON Sandy Hill Lounge and Grill. Pubs $$ TailGators. Pool Halls Sports Bars $$ Level One Game Pub. Lounges Cafes Arcades $$ Kinki Lounge & Kitchen. Lounges Asian Fusion $$ The Manx. 126. O’Brien’s Eatery & Pub. Pizza Pubs $$ Flora Hall Brewing. Les Brasseurs du Temps. […]