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Ottawa

City in Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ottawa, Canada's capital city, blends cultural institutions, beautiful parks, and a lively culinary scene along the Ottawa River. Its rich history and bilingual charm make it an inviting city for visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Canada

Province

Ontario

Population

1,017,449

Time Zone

America/Toronto

Coordinates

45.41°, -75.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$3,298

Local Cost

$1,943

Local Income

$3,100

Cashless

English

Temperature

5.7°C

Summer Avg

19.4°C

Winter Avg

-9.4°C

Record High

36.0°C

Record Low

-39.9°C

Humidity

84%

Precipitation

981 mm

Internet Speed

317 Mbps

Upload

132 Mbps

Latency

11 ms

City Vibrancy

242

Coworking

Cafes

117

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

YRO

Distance

7 km

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

103 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Amberwood Village Amberwood Village is a suburban residential area with tree-lined streets and detached houses. Most residents are families, and local shops cater to daily needs.Ambleside Ambleside is a quiet residential neighborhood in West Vancouver, offering convenient access to the waterfront and local shops. It attracts families and retirees seeking a low-key environment.Avalon Avalon features a mix of mid-century homes and apartment complexes, with most amenities clustered along its main avenue. Residents typically commute by car due to limited public transport options.

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 188 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 103 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 97/100.