Is Ottawa Really The Most Boring Capital?
Summary
TLDRExplore the charm of Ottawa, Canada's capital, with its blend of old-world nostalgia and modern vibrancy. This video offers insights into Ottawa's culture, economy, and cost of living. Discover the city's history, job opportunities, and the Christmas magic during winter. Learn about its bilingualism, youthful population, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Experience Ottawa's winter festivals, outdoor activities, and renowned museums. Get a glimpse of the city's job market, focusing on government, life sciences, and technology sectors, and consider the affordability compared to other major Canadian cities.
Takeaways
- 🏰 Ottawa is Canada's capital, chosen for its strategic location on the border between Quebec and Ontario, aiming to be fair to both English and French populations.
- ❄️ Known for its cold winters, Ottawa is the seventh coldest capital in the world, with snow removal being a significant aspect of city life.
- 🏛️ The Parliament building is a central landmark, undergoing a renovation expected to be completed by 2028, costing billions of dollars.
- 🌐 Ottawa is a bilingual city with a 44% bilingualism rate, and the government sector is a major employer, requiring bilingualism for many positions.
- 🌳 The city offers a mix of urban and rural living, with a population of around 1 million, making it one of the youngest cities in Canada.
- 🏘️ Housing in Ottawa is more affordable compared to other major Canadian cities, with a one-bedroom apartment averaging around $1700 per month.
- 🎓 Ottawa ranks as one of the most educated cities in Canada, with a high number of scientists, engineers, and PhDs per capita.
- 💼 Job opportunities are abundant in sectors like government, life sciences, healthcare, and technology, with companies like Shopify and Microsoft present.
- 🌸 The city hosts over 35 major festivals, including the Canadian Tulip Festival and the Canada Day Festival, showcasing its vibrant cultural scene.
- 🚌 Public transit in Ottawa is comprehensive, with a monthly pass costing $120, and the city is quite walkable with pedestrian-friendly streets.
Q & A
Why was Ottawa chosen as the capital of Canada?
-Ottawa was chosen as the capital because it is conveniently located at the border between Quebec and Ontario, the two provinces making up Canada at the time. Queen Victoria decided to be fair to both English and French communities.
What is the historical significance of the Ottawa River in the city's development?
-The Ottawa River was crucial for the city's development due to its natural resources, which supported extensive trading and lumbering communities. It also facilitated the city's growth into one of the largest milling operations in the world during the 1860s.
How does Ottawa blend its culture and politics?
-Ottawa intertwines culture and politics by maintaining its old nostalgic feeling while embracing modernity. It is home to the federal government and has a rich history, which contributes to its unique vibe compared to other Canadian cities.
What is the significance of the Parliament building in Ottawa?
-The Parliament building is significant as it is the seat of the federal government and a major employer in the city, employing over 20 percent of Ottawa's residents. It is also undergoing a major renovation expected to be completed in 2028.
What is the bilingualism rate in Ottawa, and how does it affect residents?
-The bilingualism rate in Ottawa is at 44 percent. Residents can generally get by speaking just one of the official languages, but for government jobs, bilingualism is required.
What is the population demographic of Ottawa like?
-Ottawa has a population of around 1 million, with nearly half being under the age of 35 and an average age of 40, making it one of the youngest cities in Canada. It attracts young professionals and families seeking a balance between urban and rural living.
How does Ottawa's climate affect its residents and the city's activities?
-Ottawa's cold winters, sometimes with temperatures below minus 20 degrees Celsius, require residents to be well-prepared with winter clothing. The city offers various winter activities like ice skating on the Rideau Canal and skiing to keep residents engaged.
What are some of the major festivals in Ottawa?
-Ottawa hosts around 35 major festivals, including the Canadian Tulip Festival, which commemorates the Canadian troops' role in World War II and the birth of Dutch Princess Margriet in Ottawa, and the Canada Day Festival on July 1st, which features a grand fireworks show.
What are the job opportunities like in Ottawa?
-Ottawa offers job opportunities in various sectors, with the government being the largest employer. It is also a hub for life sciences, healthcare, technology, and tourism, with companies like Shopify, Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle having a presence in the city.
How does the cost of living in Ottawa compare to other major Canadian cities?
-While Ottawa is more affordable than some of the top five largest cities in Canada, it is not cheap, especially considering the capital's status and ongoing renovations. The average cost for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,700 per month, with other monthly expenses excluding rent estimated at around $1,300.
Outlines
🗼 Introduction to Ottawa's Winter Charm
The video welcomes viewers to Ottawa, Canada's capital, during the winter holidays, showcasing its blend of old and modern vibes. It highlights the city's unique position as a compromise between Quebec and Ontario and its historical significance, including how it became the capital in 1857. The video sets the stage for exploring Ottawa's culture, economy, job opportunities, and cost of living, all while emphasizing the city's Christmas charm and natural snowy beauty.
🏙️ Ottawa's History and Demographics
This section delves into Ottawa's history, from its early days as a fur trade center to becoming one of the world's largest milling operations in the 1860s. It discusses how the city's strategic location and interconnectivity made it an appealing choice for Queen Victoria. The video also covers Ottawa's bilingual nature, its youthful population, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Additionally, it touches on the city's climate, being the seventh coldest capital in the world, and the various winter activities available, such as the world's longest naturally frozen skating rink and winter festivals.
🌸 Ottawa's Festivals and Museums
The video highlights Ottawa's vibrant festival scene, with over 35 major festivals throughout the year, including the Canadian Tulip Festival and the Canada Day Festival. It emphasizes the city's cultural richness and the role of museums, with more than 14 museums and 7 out of 9 National museums located in Ottawa. The video also discusses the city's economic drivers, with a focus on government employment, life sciences, healthcare, and technology, positioning Ottawa as a hub for research and innovation.
💼 Job Opportunities and Cost of Living in Ottawa
This part of the video focuses on job opportunities in Ottawa, with the government being the largest employer, followed by life sciences, healthcare, and technology. It mentions the city's ranking as one of the top talent hubs in North America and its status as the most educated city in Canada. The video then discusses the cost of living, including housing, utilities, transportation, and taxes, comparing Ottawa's affordability to other major Canadian cities. It concludes with a summary of Ottawa's appeal as a city that offers a blend of urban and rural living, with a safe and compact environment suitable for families and young professionals.
🏡 Ottawa's Vibe and Lifestyle
The final section captures the essence of Ottawa's unique urban and laid-back vibe, emphasizing its cultural diversity and the variety of activities available. It positions Ottawa as an attractive city for future lawmakers, ambitious students, and families seeking a safe and compact environment. The video also notes Ottawa's convenient location between Toronto and Montreal, making it an ideal base for road trips. It invites viewers to share their thoughts on Ottawa and ends with a call to action for subscriptions and likes.
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Keywords
💡Ottawa
💡Bilingualism
💡Parliament Hill
💡ByWard Market
💡Cost of Living
💡Economy and Job Opportunities
💡Diversity
💡Winter Festivals
💡Museums
💡Climate
Highlights
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, chosen for its strategic location at the border between Quebec and Ontario provinces.
The city's name is believed to originate from the Algonquin word 'adawe', meaning 'to trade', reflecting its historical significance in fur trade.
Ottawa became the capital of Canada in 1857 and has since grown into one of the largest cities in the country.
The city is known for its blend of old and modern vibes, especially during the winter holidays.
Ottawa is home to the federal government, which is the city's largest employer, accounting for over 20% of the residents' jobs.
The Parliament building is undergoing a renovation expected to cost three billion dollars and last until 2028.
Ottawa is a bilingual city with a 44% bilingualism rate, and bilingualism is often required for government jobs.
The city has a population of around 1 million, with nearly half being under the age of 35, making it one of the youngest cities in Canada.
Ottawa is one of the least diverse cities in Canada, with only 23% of people identifying as visible minorities.
The city is known for its cold winters, ranking as the seventh coldest capital in the world.
Ottawa hosts the Winterlude festival, one of the oldest winter festivals, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
The city is home to the Red Dog Canal's Gateway, the longest naturally frozen skating rink in the world.
Ottawa has a thriving technology industry with major tech companies like Shopify, Microsoft, and IBM.
The city consistently ranks as one of the best cities in Canada to live in, attracting young professionals and families.
The cost of living in Ottawa is more affordable compared to the top five largest cities in Canada, with a median household income of seventy-seven thousand dollars.
Ottawa's public transit system includes buses and Light Rail trains, with a monthly pass costing one hundred and twenty dollars.
The city is located between Toronto and Montreal, making it a convenient base for road trips.
Transcripts
bonjour hi and welcome to Ottawa
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that's right today we're exploring the
capital of Canada with its perfect mix
of old and modern Vibes and this video
is going to be special because we're
here right in the heart of Winter
holidays so you'll get to experience the
Christmas charm of Ottawa and also
you'll get to experience Ottawa in its
natural habitat snowing and cold in this
video we're going to talk about three
main aspects of life in Ottawa it's
people and culture its economy and job
opportunities as well as the cost of
living to give you an idea of what it's
like living in Ottawa let's go
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Ottawa is the capital of Canada and the
way became capital is the most Canadian
thing ever the thing is is that Quebec
and Ontario were the two provinces
making up the country at the time and
Ottawa was conveniently placed right at
the border between two provinces so when
the decision had to be made Queen
Victoria decided to be polite and fair
to both English and French that's how
Ottawa became capital of Canada
Ottawa is also reasonably far away from
the American border which makes it even
more appealing especially considering
the fact that Americans did try to
invade Ottawa twice once known for its
extensive trading and lumbering
Community
Ottawa became the capital of Canada in
1857 and has since grown into one of the
largest cities in the country with the
greater Ottawa area at 4 million
population many believe that the Ottawa
was named after for the Ottawa Nation
however some evidence suggests that it
was named after the Algonquin word adawe
which means to trade which kind of
sounds plausible given the city's
backstory tribes that originally settled
here were best known for the fur trade
thanks to its natural Rivers the city's
area was actually an unnamed campsite
until 1827 when it got its first name by
Town fast forward to the 1860s Ottawa
has become one of the largest Milling
operations in the entire world the grand
trunk Railway and other American rail
networks made Ottawa one of the most
interconnected cities in North America
and that was another perk for Queen
Victoria to make it capital
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this city does a fantastic job
intertwining culture and politics
encompassing the old nostalgic feeling
of Ottawa while maintaining its
modernity with such a fascinating
history ottawa's Vibe does feel special
especially comparing to hustle and
bustle of Toronto and sophistication of
Montreal if you like this video please
tap the like button below because one
I'm freezing and two this video is going
to get even more interesting now
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if you want the Perfect Blend of all the
new buy Work Market is the place to
start your acquaintance with the city
it's attraction number one for tourists
in Ottawa around this place is a vibrant
and colorful neighborhood that spans
over four blocks and this is a perfect
way to get the feel of the authentic
culture in Ottawa
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all right guys now let's address the
elephant in the room I mean in the city
it's really hard to ignore the gorgeous
Parliament building on the Parliament
Hill as the capital of Canada
Ottawa is home to the federal government
in fact the government is the city's
largest employer employing over 20
percent of the residents so you're bound
to see government officials strolling
the streets and if you're wondering
where your taxes are going the
Parliament building is currently
undergoing a three billion dollar
renovation which is not expected to be
completed until 2028. you know I found
it hard to believe but apparently
another thing that our taxes go towards
is the Canadian flag at the top of the
peace Tower it's replaced every weekday
except for statutory holidays any
Canadian resident can request to receive
one of the previous flags for free but
there is a catch the waiting list is
currently over 100 years long let's
count the amount of Canadian flags I can
see here in the radius of 100 meters one
two three four five six seven eight nine
ten eleven eleven Flags
Ottawa is a truly bilingual city is
bilingualism rate is at 44 you can
certainly get by speaking just one of
the official languages unless you want
to work for the government in which case
you have to be bilingual
although way smaller than Montreal or
Toronto
Ottawa still has this big city feel
without being too overwhelming it's a
good balance between open Green Space
and skyscraper buildings and skyscrapers
aren't that tall in fact there are only
seven buildings in Ottawa that exceed
100 meters in comparison Toronto has
nearly 100 buildings taller than 100
meters it's a great place to settle down
if you want the best of both urban and
rural Worlds the population of Ottawa is
around 1 million people and nearly half
of that population is under the age of
35 and the average age is 40 years old
which makes Ottawa one of the youngest
cities in Canada most of the youngsters
live around by World Market Sandy Hill
and Center town the other half are
families who look to settle down in
urban area that save for Less noisy and
less expensive than the big three some
of the family-friendly neighborhoods
include Orleans Kanata Bar Haven and
Alta Vista
it's also important to mention that you
know here even though technically it's
in Quebec many people still consider it
like an extension of Ottawa just because
it's 14 minutes drive away or a bus ride
and many people commute back and forth
for work or recreational purposes
Ottawa is also one of the least diverse
cities in Canada only 23 percent of
people here identify as visible
minorities and the largest immigrant
communities in Ottawa are Arab Chinese
and South European did you know that the
current prime minister of Canada Justin
Trudeau was born in Ottawa guess he
didn't have to move too far when he got
the job
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is in the Confluence of three major
rivers with the most of the city center
spanning across the Ottawa River Winters
here can get pretty cold so cold that
Adam is actually ranked the seventh
coldest capital in the world and it kind
of makes sense with the cold
temperatures and the strong window we
get here if you live in Ottawa let me
know how you feel about the city's snow
removal services because uh there's a
lot of snow here
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football usually happens in November and
the snowy weather can last until as late
as May on the coldest days you could
expect temperatures going below minus 20
degrees Celsius you definitely need to
pack proper winter clothes before you
come here with these cool temperatures
you absolutely have to keep Winters warm
and fun as much as you can so the Ottawa
people came up with a long list of fun
things to do in the winter
Ottawa is home to the Red Dog Canal's
Gateway which is the longest naturally
Frozen skating rink in the entire world
it's open from late December to late
February and you can experience ice
skating with beautiful views for free if
hitting the slopes is more your style
there are many places around the city
for cross-country ski downhill ski
snowboard tube and toboggan or you can
visit national parks Omega or gatino for
trails with stunning views campsites and
cabins with Wildlife sightings
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Ottawa is also home to one of the oldest
winter festivals the winter loot during
the month of February every year the
city is transformed into a winter
wonderland with snow playgrounds ice
carving challenges and performances
summer in Ottawa is simply wonderful
June to August is known for sun-filled
days and blue skies on average the
summer months will see highs of 25 to 30
degrees Celsius the Ottawa river is a
popular destination for water adventures
and activities like wild water rafting
or cliff jumping for a more relaxed vibe
there is a handful of beautiful beaches
there is definitely plenty of outdoorsy
things to do and that's not all
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there are around 35 Major festivals in
Ottawa the Canadian Tulip Festival is
one of the most famous ones located in
Commissioners Park it preserves the
memorable role of the Canadian troops in
the liberation of Netherlands and Europe
as well as it commemorates the birth of
Dutch Princess Margaret in Ottawa during
the World War II the annual Canada Day
Festival on July 1st is also one of the
biggest in all of Canada for obvious
reasons there is no better place to
celebrate the country's birthday than
its capital it's a glorious fireworks
show and celebrations that the entire
city takes part in
Ottawa is also known for its museums
there are more than 14 museums here and
Canadian history museum is the most
visited in the whole country
Ottawa is also home to 7 out of nine
National museums in the whole Canada
which means if you're interested in
something
Ottawa has a museum for it
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thank you
let's get down to business and talk
about job opportunities in Ottawa we've
already mentioned that the major
employer in the city is the government
of Canada and there's many government
buildings sprinkled all across downtown
Ottawa so if you'd like to start your
political career there is no better
place to do that than in Ottawa life
sciences and Healthcare is the second
largest employer in Ottawa it's a hub
for research development and Innovation
with a world-class research Labs that
consistently make worldwide discoveries
and scientific advancements that is why
the city has more scientists engineers
and phds per capita than any other city
in Canada in 2021 the city climbed into
the top 10 position for ranking the list
of North American talent hubs in fact
Ottawa actually ranks as the most
educated city in the country we're
currently at the campus of the
University of Ottawa and the very cool
thing that we just observed is that
every street here is named after a
famous scientist the technology industry
is also thriving in Ottawa with some of
the top names in Tech like Shopify
Microsoft IBM Oracle
Ottawa has a high performing technology
sector in fact
Ottawa born software companies raised
more money in public markets than any
other city in Canada take that Toronto
sometimes Ottawa is even refer to as the
Silicon Valley of Canada with the
abundance of activities museums and
natural sites tourism in Ottawa is key
economic driver approximately 10 percent
of ottawa's million population are
employed in the sector so if you are
considering Ottawa as your future home
there are plenty of job opportunities
whether you want to join a startup or a
well-established company there are many
job opportunities with decent salaries
Ottawa also consistently ranks as one of
the best cities in Canada to live in so
it's no wonder why so many young
professionals come here with dreams to
land their dream job and start their
families
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the cost of living is essentially the
most important factor in determining
which city to live in especially in
these times the times of high inflation
and the looming housing crisis
Ottawa lends itself as a more affordable
option especially when we look at the
top five largest cities in Canada but
it's still not cheap it's the capital
city after all and somebody's got to pay
for those Parliament Hill Renovations
and the thousands of Canadian flags on
average a one-bedroom apartment costs
around Seventeen hundred dollars a month
this definitely depends on what area of
the city you want to live in with costs
going higher the closer you get to the
downtown core if you decide to live on
the other side of the river in gatino
your rent will drop by a couple hundred
bucks as for other costs it's estimated
that a person's monthly expense
excluding rent would come to around
thirteen hundred dollars and here is our
breakdown the monthly cost of utility is
for an average household would be around
160 dollars just slightly cheaper than
Toronto and your home internet would be
around 80 dollars
Ottawa has a comprehensive public
transit system with buses and Light Rail
trains and a monthly pass at one hundred
and twenty dollars unlike the top three
cities Ottawa does not have a public
bike sharing service but the good news
is that otherwise pretty walkable with
white sidewalks and pedestrian friendly
streets and most attractions are easily
within walking distance just so you know
today's Christmas day so the city is
empty it's just us and homeless people
if you decide to drive though annual car
insurance in Ontario is the second
highest in Canada the only thing that
makes this fact a little nicer is that
Ottawa car insurance is lower than that
in Toronto so be ready to budget for
approximately twelve hundred dollars per
year that number varies great based on
your driving record
Ottawa is located in the province of
Ontario so expect to pay the Ontario
provincial tax if you decide to live in
the gatino area be careful because you
will be considered a resident of Quebec
and therefore you will have to pay
Quebec income tax which is five to ten
percent higher median household income
in Ottawa according to statscan is
seventy seven thousand dollars
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is a unique City in itself with the
Perfect Blend of urban and laid back
Vibe with plenty of things to do and
unique culture given as past and present
it's not the most affordable of the
Cities but it's definitely one of the
best ones among the biggest cities in
Canada it's a popular choice for future
lawmakers ambitious students and people
with families who'd like to settle in in
a compact and safe City and it's also
conveniently located between Toronto and
Montreal so if you'd like to do road
trips
Ottawa would be a perfect choice so tell
us what was your favorite part about
Ottawa to learn would you move here and
live here or maybe you're already living
in Ottawa so do let us know what's your
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