- 4th largest city in Canada
- Population of 1.3 million
- A multicultural city which prides itself on its ethnic diversity
- High educated population per capita in Canada
- World class research and development infrastructure
- Over 1,800 high technology companies
- Also known as “Silicon Valley North”
- Canada’s most “wired city” with access to high speed internet
- Highest concentration of national museums and galleries
- Key industries: telecommunications, software, microelectronics, photonics, life sciences, e-business, security and defence, wireless, contact centres and active business and government sectors.
- Ottawa offers a safe and secure environment
- Enjoy outdoor sports and adventure sports
- Beaches, camp grounds, ski hills, golf courses & lakes all with the city and surrounding area
- Skate on the World’s Longest Skating Rink!
- Over 850 parks, 300 kms of biking trails and 200 kms of cross-country ski trails to enjoy
- Popular hot spots for live music, comedy, dancing and dining
- Over 60 festivals annually: such as Winterlude, the Jazz & Blues Festivals, Dragon Boat Festival, Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Tulip Festival
- Excellent transportation within the city.
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