Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, won in 2012 for the third consecutive year, the title of best place to live, study, work and raise a family.
In the city of Ottawa, reside over half a million people who speak both official languages. It is also world renowned as a safe, friendly and cosmopolitan city. The low cost of living, bilingualism, the high reputation of its academic institutions for their quality and variety of programs attracts foreign students from all over the world to enjoy and gain rewarding and memorable experience.
Here are some of the many attractions Ottawa has to offer:
- Three universities: Ottawa (bilingual French / English), Carleton (English), St. Paul (English)
- Two colleges: Algonquin (English), La Cité collégiale (French)
- A variety of language schools and many primary, secondary and postsecondary schools
- Cultural attractions such as galleries, exhibitions, museums, theatres and year-round festivals (Ottawa Bluesfest, Ottawa International Jazz Festival, Winterlude…)
- Department stores, restaurants offering dishes from around the world
- Many parks located in the heart of the city and its surroundings
- The Rideau canal, famous for being the world longest skating rink every winter
- Recreation facilities on or off campus
- Places of worship of all religions
For more information about the city of Ottawa, visit the sites below.
http://www.ottawafestivals.ca/
http://www.historymuseum.ca/splash
http://www.ottawa.worldweb.com/SightsAttractions/Museums/