Category: Ottawa

The Ottawa River Waterway is a series of portage bypass sites around rapids and dams along the Ottawa River, managed by the Governments of Ontario and Quebec, to allow recreational boating between Lake Timiskaming and Montreal. Can you boat the entire Ottawa River? Boating the Ottawa River. In the tradition of the Voyageurs of times […]

Water levels on the Ottawa are managed by the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, which controls flow through the dams along the river’s length. Two springs ago, the river was at catastrophic flood levels. This year’s low water is blamed on drought, a relatively light winter snowfall and an early spring thaw. Will Ottawa River […]

2 – 2.5 hours. How long is the tour? – Parliament Hill and Buildings. “How long is the tour?” From your meeting time noted on your tour ticket, you will spend 2 – 2.5 hours from the start to the end of the guided tour (this timing includes approximate security line-ups). How long is the […]

There’s a new way to park at uOttawa! Now you can pay for daily parking using the HotSpot app from the comfort of your car! Get reminders when your time is running out, and top up the meter from your mobile device. You can even save money by saving unused time on the meter for […]

While the use of a cloth mask is no longer required, Ottawa Public Health strongly encourages everyone to wear masks on transit, and in stations and shelters. OC Transpo continues to follow public health advice. Are masks still mandatory on OC Transpo? As determined by the Province of Ontario, masks will no longer be mandatory […]

Construction Permit Fees Category Fee Permit to Construct (All other construction) $11.00 per $1,000 or part thereof of the assessed valuation of the work, with a minimum fee of $100.00 How long does it take to get a building permit in Ottawa? 5-10 daysContact the Building and Zoning Official with questions. Permits generally take 5-10 […]

The Diplomatic Loading Zone does not permit a vehicle to be legally parked for extended periods beyond the fifteen (15) minute limit. Only vehicles displaying diplomatic or official licence plates can use a Diplomatic Loading Zone, subject to the abovementioned time limitation. Are commercial vehicles allowed to park in residential areas Ottawa? According to the […]

in Ottawa says it’s “odd” that Ottawa has never been classified as a waterfront city, but when Parliament Hill was built, the rear of the building faces the Ottawa River. What is the nicest area in Ottawa? The Top Neighbourhoods in Ottawa Hintonburg. A lively, livable neighbourhood, just 10 minutes walking distance from trendy Westboro. […]

Landowners must be rural property owners within City of Ottawa boundaries, have a minimum of 0.4 hectares (1 acre) of suitable land and must agree to cover the subsidized cost of the tree seedlings, site preparation, planting and tending as well as agreeing to reasonably protect the plantation. What trees can I plant in Ottawa? […]

Under the Building Code Act(link is external), a building permit is required for the construction of a new building, an addition, or alteration of any building or structure with a building area of over 10 square metres (approximately 108 square feet). Do you need a building permit for a carport in Ontario? Want a quick […]