Ottawa – A Great Place to Visit and Call Home

Charm, vibrancy, and a multicultural heritage. Superb museums, galleries and cultural attractions. A safe but spirited downtown core with a rich selection of night clubs, restaurants, and theatres. A festival for every week of the year.

From quiet and intimate to busy and happening, there’s something exciting for everyone. Ottawa attracts the world’s top entertainment, but also fosters an active local cultural and artistic scene. From music, theatre, and dancing to sports, casinos and live entertainment – Ottawa has it all. The region offers a generous selection of nightclubs, pubs, and bars catering to every taste. The Byward Market and Elgin Street are just a few of the most popular areas for evening entertainment.

The dining scene also provides great food of all seasons and spices. The city offers an array of multicultural options and atmospheres including Chinatown, Little Italy, African and Afghani, German and Greek, Lebanese and Mexican, Spanish and Sri Lankan, Thai and Turkish, vegetarian and Vietnamese – without forgetting, traditional Québécois and fine French Cuisine. Dining in Ottawa is a delightful and fulfilling experience.

Showcasing local, national, and international history, talent and culture the breadth of museums, theatres, galleries, historical sights, and monuments throughout the city enhance Ottawa’s multicultural heritage. With the highest concentration of museums in Canada, every topic of interest is covered including: arts, aviation, civilization, military, nature, science and technology and more.

Visitors flock to Ottawa to join the locals in the enjoyment of a multitude of colourful programs and festivals, many of which celebrate Ottawa’s multicultural heritage. The City plays host to over 60 festivals annually. Our world class festival lineup includes: Winterlude, the Jazz Festival, North America’s 2nd largest Bluesfest, the Dragon Boat Festival, the World’s Largest International Chamber Music Festival, the 2nd Largest Hot Air Balloon Festival in North America, the World’s Largest Tulip Festival, multiple fairs, and much more.