Canada
Ottawa
#5 Top 5 cities
A very functional and stable city with good services and less chaos than Toronto, but with a quieter social rhythm.
Country overview
Population
1Â 017Â 449
Year-round temperatures
Day: 5°C až 26°C
Night: -10°C až 16°C
Climate
Continental weather with warm summers and a cold snowy winter.
Distance to the sea
450 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
4/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
8/10
Ottawa is generally safe, with everyday risks centered on theft, vehicle crime and localized violent incidents; normal precautions are suitable in most residential, downtown and transit areas.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Ottawa faces river flooding, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, freezing rain, winter storms, heat waves and wildfire smoke, any of which can interrupt transport, power and air quality.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
9/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇮🇳Indians
- 🇨🇳Chinese
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇫🇷French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Strong civic amenities
- +Quality services
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Quiet atmosphere
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Higher prices
- −Less dynamic environment