What do Ottawa want you to know about their city?

When speaking with other Canadians, the biggest challenge is convincing them that there is a real, vibrant, exciting city beneath the version of Ottawa they see on their nightly news. For Americans and others, who generally aren’t as hung up on Ottawa’s political pedigree, Ottawans want them to know that the city offers a European feel (it’s one of the most bilingual cities in the country and you’ll often overhear conversations in French, not to mention several other languages) reflecting its position on the border between English- and French-speaking Canada.

Yet Ottawa is accessible, offers good value, and is truly an undiscovered gem for most Americans.

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Special thanks to the tourism and airport media relations staffs in Ottawa for the information provided in this resource guide.

Inside the Ottawa Guide

Explore and share advice on:

• What to see and do in Ottawa
• Getting there, getting around
  
• Recommended hotels in Ottawa
• Restaurants in Ottawa

Required reading:

• Canada Resource Guide

• Canadian business etiquette by Nancy Branka
  
• Doing business in Canada by Amanda Joyce
• Marketing objective: Sell Canada by Jim Glab
  
• Riding the Canadian rails by Hilary Davidson