Category: Ottawa

Can I Grow A Peach Tree In Ottawa?

Peach Trees do not tolerate cold weather well. While some varieties can survive Ontario’s cold weather, most will die if the winter temperatures drop consistently below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. What fruit trees can I grow in Ottawa Ontario? In addition to apples and peaches, Ontario fruit growers grow grapes, pears, nectarines, apricots, plums, prunes, cherries, […]

Why Is Ottawa Airport Called Yow?

(According to Air Canada, “Y” was chosen to show that the airport was co-located with a weather reporting station; that is, the “Y” is short for “yes, we monitor the weather here, too.”) Okay, so that’s the real explanation. What does YOW stand for airport? Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International AirportOttawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International […]

What City Borders Ottawa?

Gatineau, Quebec. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR). What are the City of Ottawa boundaries? The city centre is located at the confluence of the Ottawa and Rideau Rivers. The Ottawa River forms the entire northern boundary of the city […]

What Is The City Across From Ottawa?

Gatineau (/ˈɡætɪnoʊ/ GAT-in-oh; French: [ɡatino]) is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is located on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, Ontario, and is part of Canada’s National Capital Region. What is closest US city to Ottawa? New York City is approx. 700 km, about a 7 hour drive. […]

What Cities Are Part Of Ottawa County?

List of Towns and Cities in Ottawa County, Michigan, United States with Maps and Steets Views Allendale. Conklin. Coopersville. Ferrysburg. Grand Haven. Holland. Hudsonville. Jenison. What cities are in Ottawa County? Ottawa CountyCities What is considered Ottawa County? Ottawa County (/ˈɒtəwə/ OT-ə-wə) is a county located in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the […]

Does Ottawa Have Christmas Markets?

Each year on weekends and select additional days leading up to Christmas, the Ottawa Christmas Market takes over the outdoor plaza at Lansdowne in the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood. Where can I go for Christmas in Ottawa? For a list of Santa Claus parades in the region, click here. MAGIC OF LIGHTS. CN HOLIDAY TRAIN. WINTER […]

Is Part Of Ottawa In Quebec?

Ottawa and Gatineau are cities on the opposite banks of the Ottawa River, with English-speaking Ottawa on the Ontario side and Gatineau in French-speaking Quebec Province on the other. Together, they form a metropolitan area of over 1 million people. Is Ottawa in Ontario or Quebec? Ottawa, city, capital of Canada, located in southeastern Ontario. […]

What Treaty Territory Is Ottawa On?

Ottawa – the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people. Oxford – the traditional territory of the Anishnabek, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Ojibway/Chippewa peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties. Is Ottawa covered by a treaty? The traditional territory of the Algonquin people has always included the Ottawa Valley and adjacent lands, straddling […]

Is The City Of Ottawa A Government Agency?

The City of Ottawa is the corporate entity of municipal government in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The corporation is responsible for provision of services to the public as well as enforcement of municipal by-laws. It is overseen by the City Manager, and responsible to the Mayor of Ottawa (Jim Watson) and City Council. Is the City […]

Who Owns The Ottawa Sun?

Postmedia. Ottawa Sun Type Daily newspaper Owner(s) Postmedia Editor-in-chief Michelle Richardson Deputy editor Keith Bonnell Founded 1983 as Sunday Herald, 1988 as the Sun Who owns the Ottawa Citizen? Postmedia NetworkThe Ottawa Citizen is an English-language daily newspaper owned by Postmedia Network in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Who owns the Postmedia Network? Chatham Asset ManagementPostmedia is […]