About Ottawa

View of Rideau Canal and Ottawa Conference Centre at night

Ottawa is a large, multicultural city with the warmth and welcome of a smaller town. Here, you can delve into history, art, Canadian culture and politics. You can explore the diversity of Ottawa’s multicultural neighbourhoods and hunt for local and exotic treasures. And you can wander through the green and pastoral parks and visit the rural areas of the city. Come to Ottawa and experience Canada’s capital city.

Bridge over the Rideau Canal in the fall. Photo courtesy of Ottawa Tourism.

Portrait of Ottawa

Ottawa is Canada’s capital and the country’s fourth largest city with a population of approximately 865,000 people living within the city limits. More »

Panoramic view of Parliament Hill at night

Neighbourhoods of Interest

Ottawa is a cosmopolitan city that is culturally and ethnically diverse. The eclectic mix of downtown sophistication and country relaxation means that there is always something to surprise and delight visitors and residents.. More »

ByWard Market in the evening

Ottawa’s Economy

Ottawa’s gross domestic product (GDP) is more than $40 million. Its economy centres around two major sectors: government and high tech. More »

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