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New Listings Ottawa International Airport Ottawa Canada Airport and flight information. About Ottawa Canada The City of Ottawa in Ontario is the capital city of Canada. Ottawa is the fourth largest city in Canada with a population of over 1.2 million and an area of 2,760 square kilometres. Nestled on the banks of the picturesque Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. Ottawa borders the province of Québec, creating a dynamic cultural milieu in which both French and English cultures are deeply rooted. Ottawa is a four-hour drive north-east of Toronto and two hours west of Montreal in Quebec. Summers are fairly warm and humid in Ottawa, although they are typically short in length while snow and ice are dominant during the winter season. Ottawa is the home of government organisations such as the Government of Canada, Parliament, the Senate, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Languages spoken in Ottawa include English (50%), French (32%) and a host of other languages including significant capabilities in Spanish, German, Italian, Polish, Dutch Portuguese, Lebanese Chinese and Arabic. The Canadian federal government is one of the primary employers in Ottawa. With the highest-educated workforce in Canada, Ottawa has more than 1,800 advanced technology companies that employ more than 76,000 people. Ottawa has a rich ethnic diversity and many communities celebrate their heritage during the year with over 60 colourful multicultural festivals and events. National museums and galleries in Ottawa include the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian War Museum, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography. Ottawa is home to two major league sports teams, the Ottawa Senators ice hockey team and the Ottawa Renegades football team. Ottawa also supports sports such as ice skating, skiing, ice fishing, and curling in winter and cycling, jogging, cricket, sailing and golf during summer. |
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