Living in Ottawa in Canada

According to MoneySense, economically speaking Ottawa and the adjoining city of Gatineau which together make up the National Capital Region of Canada are the best places to live in Canada.  Not only are the average residents of the cities the most affluent in Canada but they are on average better educated - did you know that Ottawa has the highest concentration of PhDs in Canada? - they enjoy one of the lowest rates of unemployment in Canada and have more newer cars and access to more doctors and medical facilities per head compared to Canadian citizens in many other towns cities across the nation.

Unusually for a capital city as well, Ottawa has a low serious crime rate when compared to other major cities in Canada and as a result of all of these positive facts it is becoming an ever more popular location for consideration among relocating Canadian and American citizens.  In this report we’re going to be exploring living in Ottawa in Canada for expatriates who are trying to determine where in Canada they want to live once they have emigrated.

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and it’s located in the province of Ontario, it’s very much a bilingual city where French and English are spoken side by side and as it becomes home to greater numbers of international citizens as well, so Ottawa is becoming a more multi-cultural and tolerant community. 

Ottawa has a strong employment market with many jobs in and servicing the Canadian government; additionally the city’s university is a major employer and because of the strength of employment opportunities and the quality of the types of job available in Ottawa, this is indeed one of the most affluent cities in the nation.

It’s fair to say that Ottawa is a fantastic city to live in – whether you’re single, newly married, raising a family or enjoying retirement.  For the younger community there’s a vibrant social scene taking in the shopping malls, restaurants, bars, clubs and cafes that Ottawa has in abundance.  There’s also a wealth of cultural delights to enjoy when living in Canada in the capital city.  For example there are many museums, art galleries and performing arts centres and music festivals to enjoy – and that’s just for starters.

If you or your children are into sports then Ottawa is home to many famous teams in the major sporting leagues and there’s just so much going on in and around the city that sports and outdoor and indoor physical recreation enthusiasts will certainly find something to keep them occupied and active.

If you’re thinking of emigrating to live in Canada in retirement you’ll be very pleased to learn that living in Ottawa you will have a very strong community of like minded individuals and that there are not only health and welfare support services for seniors, but that there are many clubs and social groups where retirees with shared interest can meet up and enjoy spending time together.

All in all, apart from a temperate climate Ottawa offers its citizens everything - an excellent quality and standard of living.  So if you can put up with the less than perfect weather conditions and you’re looking for a safe, affluent and interesting place to live where there are many social and employment opportunities and where you will be accepted as part of the community easily and without fuss, why not consider Ottawa in Canada’s province of Ontario?

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