Shawarma - Palace or 3 Brothers, both on Rideau Poutine - too many good places to mention, standards for it are pretty high here so any poutine place is going to be decent. For best results try anywhere in Vanier or Gatineau. Fancy Italian - Mamma Theresa's downtown. Pizza - Louis on McArthur, Colonnade Pizza Indian - Taj Mahal on Bank, Host India on Montreal road Diner/late night - Elgin Street Diner
To all the people who find Ottawa boring - if you like noisy, crowded, shiny entertainment, this is not your city. If you prefer quiet, peaceful living with beautiful outdoor settings with plenty of intelligent people, give it a try. I moved there without knowing a soul and loved it.
I’m tired of this narrative that Ottawa is good because it’s calm and small. The “beautiful outdoor settings” aren’t even in town and they’re not that convenient to get to. It’s not that calm either; the traffic for a city of barely a million is terrible and everything’s either falling apart or under construction downtown. The downtown core is also full of homeless people. The comment about intelligent people is pretty typical though. Government employees def suffer from grandiose delusions about how smart they are despite just being hired to make sure that they’re working in some capacity.
@@thrillhouse9633 If you're a childless no-life loser that wants to just go to work and go home and do nothing else with your life except huff your own farts it's perfect.
@@thrillhouse9633it’s not calm and it’s not small lmao. Tbh living here is just fine, I don’t mind it and I’m content with what I have. But I couldn’t in good conscious recommend someone travels here
I moved here 14 years ago from Toronto and I love it here. I settled in Little Italy in a condo and love the vibe of this community and its location to the Rideau Canal and all the bike trails. Ottawa is so bike friendly. I don't speak French and get along great here. I worked in retail in the west end of the city before retiring and I just love the small town feel of this place.
Is there many british people there i would love to come and work in canada ottowa looks like a nice place , as long as there are jobs , weed and girls im good
I want to ask - how is life in Toronto, Canada? Ottawa is so beautiful and Id love to move there. Unfortunately, that’s not possible..however, moving to Toronto is! So, I’d like to request some information about how your living experience was there. Was it good? Is it a nice place? How is it in Toronto? Thank you in advance!😊🏙
@@glowx6882 Toronto is a very big city but friendly. Many different nationalities live there and that is what makes it great. So many people from different parts of the world living together. I grew up in Toronto so I saw it grow to the city it is today. There are many neighbourhoods, Little Italy, Little India, Chinatown, Greek town etc. Of course in a large city there is crime but when I visit I always feel very safe. I'm sure after covid there would be lots of employment available. Hope this helps.
I traveled to Europe, Africa and across Canada... ❤ Ottawa ❤ is the best place to live.. been here since the 70ies and love it here. I am a senior citizen. .
Good video! I would add 2 that there are 5 post-secondary institutions here, not 3. In addition to Carleton University, Ottawa University and Algonquin College, there is also St Paul's University and La Cité college :)
What a great video! I was thinking of going to Ottawa for school but I wasn’t sure what to expect. This video makes me want to move right now! Lol thanks for posting.
It is the city that fun forgot. And people are clicky and its extremely hard to make friends. Apartments almost never have AC and there are roaches galore. As far as crime goes it is pretty safe. So if you come here you will be safe, lonely, bored, probably uncomfortable, but you can get high so that might help you cope. Also its really hard to get a job if you do not speak French, and at the local universities they have courses that they only offer in French, so its a good idea to learn French if you don't know it already or else you wont have much of a life here, especially as a newcomer.
No need to know french unless you plan on working high up in the federal government. I know toooons of people with good paying jobs as anglophones. I am fluent, and barely use it.
@@Tjd1982 the only school that offers dietetics in Ottawa is Ottawa University. It is the only accredited dietetics program. They have a nutrition program which starts with the option of French or English which then splits into two branches. Nutrition science is one branch and that is offered in a French or English. A degree in nutrition science is not a medical degree. What kind of work you would be doing is research for food corporations as to ensure they are providing accurate nutritional information and similar of such functions. The other branch is dietetics. Ottawa University is the only School in the area that is an accredited program for dietetics. This is the only program that can lead you to being a registered dietitian. This branch is only offered in French. All disciplines are supposed to be offered bilingually. But they get away with only offering dietetics in French because they combined it with the larger nutrition program which has bilingual options. It made me so sad. I had a really hard time figuring out what I wanted to study. I didn't have passion for anything. After a lot of searching I finally felt excited about studying dietetics. Then I did my research and found out I would have to learn French first. When I emigrated to Canada I did take French classes early on. I couldn't get very far. I just don't have a mind for learning new languages.
just watched all of the videos about the different cities you made. one thing is for sure, you became funnier with time. but i still dont know which city to settle in.
I grew up in Ottawa and I can testified that the transportation system sucks. Not just now it has been sucking since I was a child back in 2008. Everyone gets up at the same time so the traffic in the morning and in the afternoon are horrible. It’s a bit boring for teens and young adults but as you get older and your priorities change specially once children arrive you do begin to appreciate the safety, education, and career opportunities there are in Ottawa. I live in Vancouver now, and even though I do not miss the weather, I do miss the family oriented vibe, how organized and clean the city is in comparison to Vancouver.
Only move there if you are willing to give up your right to assemble the right of free speech.... Canada is a good place if you want the government to make your decisions for you...
Hi My name is Khalil I with my three kids two daughters and one son and of course one wife too live in Calgary Alberta some time I think the possibility to move Ottawa but having some reservations/fear about moving to Ottawa professionally I am a IT person (although not able to find some permanent IT jobs) also having airline customer service experience parallel to my IT profession we move in Canada in 2008 landed on Mississauga then move to Calgary with the hope to find some good job here, we live in a government support housing here in Calgary I have some questions I do hope to get answers if we move to Ottawa can we have government supported housing there? ( just for a time unless I got some well paid job) what are the housing prices in suburb? what other business activities (in term of jobs) in Ottawa except for government jobs? is it easy to settle there?
Dear Lucas , so true , I live there and the bus and train sucks ! Plus our train (subway) keeps on breaking down and It is new ! He is trying so hard to sell the city..... Housing priced have gone through the roof ! Lets also mention that Theresa us a lot of homeless and they are multiplying every year !
- If you plan to move here, know that it's humid, which means summers feel hotter and winters feel colder than the advertised temperatures. - If you want to live in Gatineau, know that it's on the province of Quebec side and Ottawa is located in the province of Ontario. That means you need to familiarize yourself with the differences with the laws, particularly, taxes and driving.
A note about living in Québec: Although rents are cheaper, you'll lose a LOT of $$ in the extra tax deductions the Québec gov't will take from your paycheques. My Qc co-worker with my exact salary and exact job loses twice as much in taxes per pay than I do.
Don't come here there are much better city's in Canada. It's expensive if you want to buy, terrible bus and strain system, taxes keep getting increase at an alarming rate, city commission is fully corrupted and most small stores have closed so enjoy Costco.
You give a lot of great neighbourhoods a shout out but not: Hintonburg or Westboro?! Bizarre as they are hugely popular places to live. & have great local shops and coffee places
That's also the downfall of Ottawa. Public Transit only works if there exists a centralized population. If everyone spreads away from a central core OC Transpo will be unable to provide service to everyone. The few people that do have transit access will then complain of lackluster service because of resources being spread to thin trying to cover spare routes.
@@dropgloves4491 man have u seen windsor, fucking unreal dude. no joke. hit me up and ill show u the ropes of hangin in the downtown also its near deeeeeetroit so its fuckin lit at night with gun shots n shit.
lots of homeless in the rideau area, vanier is a shit hole, even tho its cheap (duh) Kanata is expensive AF ( i live 15 minutes from there lol) love the city, patios are awesome in the summer but yea, can be dirty downtown
Very well done! I will say that there is a perception about Ottawa that since it is a government town the nightlife is somewhat lacking, which was alluded to in this video. When I moved here I was expecting that. It didn’t take long for me to realize it is wrong, Ottawa has a great nightlife! I also lived in Toronto around that time and visited Montreal during that time. Of course those cities have more options, well duh, they have much bigger populations, but I always preferred hanging out in Ottawa. The Market and Elgin street offer everything you want in a nightlife and Ottawa now has even more vibrant areas. I would recommend the city to anyone! July was also mentioned in the video. It is my favorite month and I wouldn’t want to spend it anywhere else in the world. Starting with Canada Day on July 1! It is one huge party that spans several blocks in Centretown and the Market. Huge crowds but a great vibe, people celebrating in the many bars in the area and walking the street in one big lovefest for the country. Another misconception is that Canadians aren’t patriotic, come to Canada Day in Ottawa and you will see that is not true! The Bluesfest starts the first week in July. It is a world class music fest that runs for 2 weeks and if you google it you will see the quality of the acts that play there. Don’t let the name fool you it is all types of music, not just Blues! There is also a Jazzfest that starts just before the Bluesfest The HOPE beach volleyball tournament also takes place in July. It is the worlds biggest beach volleyball tourney. It is played on a small beach and is basically just one big fun party also with great musical acts at the field where they hold the concerts
Great Video! I have been living in Ottawa for 50 years now and I still love it! Sometimes I still feel like a tourist in my own city there is so much to do. Great city if you love being outside. So many bike paths and cross county ski trails around. Gatineau Park is truly the jewel of the National Capital Region with lakes to swim and canoe in during the summer and ski hills to ski in the winter. Gatineau Park also has many road cyclists biking and mountain bikers too. Ottawa also has easy access to Cottage country in both Ontario and Quebec. Algonquin Park is also not too far away. I absolutely love Ottawa even after 50 years of living here.
Thanks for a great review on a great place. Viewers might be interested in knowing that while the Ottawa part of the NCR is in Ontario, Gatineau is in Quebec, so in choosing which you want to live in, there will be differences in language and tax rules. As well, while traffic can be major, it is still better than Montreal or Toronto.
Quebec is better to live in. Law states they can’t charge first and last months rent, only month by month. Health care is quicker and better. Mostly everything is cheaper than Ontario,
Hardly better then Toronto. Housing costs are reaching the same prices as in Toronto, then you'll find yourself living far out of the city and having to buy a car since you can't rely on OC transpo. Gas coats a $1.40-$1.50 a litter and if you have a trucks or SUV that will cost you. You can't buy direct and theren't any real outlet stores in Ottawa...other then Costco so thats another cost to consider. Once you add all these additional costs Ottawa costs the same sometimes more then Toronto and you don't get the same amenities in Toronto. I've Lived 10yrs in both cities.Other then housing if you can budget your personal expenses and know where to shop in Toronto you will get more for your money in Toronto then in Ottawa.
I feel like this is a lie … I recently moved here in April from Aurora Ontario, and this is the worst city I've ever lived in.. there are so many junkies and crack heads and just a mess of people with addiction problems… stay away from anything off Merivale and baseline… and AVOID CALDWELL AT ALL COSTS!!!!
Don't move to Ottawa. It's a very boring city, it's over priced and you will regret moving here due to the very high cost of living. You are hearing this from someone who's lived here since 1988.
Let’s not forget the alpine ski hills and cross country ski trails minutes away from the downtown core. The Ottawa region also has extensive bike trail systems.
I love Ottawa! I live in the states and my wife lives there. Whenever i visit our tradition is to get a shawarma and garlic potatoes. This past September we went to Shawarma Palace. Couldn’t tell you where it’s located but it was sooo good!!! Great video!
I love your videos about Canadian cities. Could you please make one about Kelowna in BC? Me and my girlfriend and my two dogs have been dreaming about moving there!!! Thank you so much in advance!!!
If you like to stay in your house and watch tv all day then moving to Ottawa is a great idea. But if you like a social and fun life then this city is not for you …..I’m an Ottawa resident for 29 years and hate every single hr spent here. One word can describe it it all. BORING! ;)
I live here don't move here this is just a white out lie... Toronto should be the capital, food is so expensive here, make sure you do your own investigation before moving here....
Meanwhile shows the parliament blocked off from the public 😂. Love how people defend their cities like its all perfect, when in reality, they're riddled with crime and turn out to be nasty, boring places.
This city doesn't have great healthcare unless you have cancer or are critically ill. Good luck finding a family doctor. Bus fare in 2023 is $3.75 a ride ($3.70 with Presto card) and an adult pass is $125.50.
I laugh as I come across this video as I am just getting ready to leave Ottawa. I grew up here, I've lived in many different places. Next to Edmonton (being my least favourite place to live) Ottawa is second on that list. Unless you are government oriented in your job, good luck. Restaurants are not the best. It is a beautiful city, but it lacks a lot. Transportation sucks big big big time. Rent is stupid crazy, especially for what you get. I will miss my home, but I won't miss the city. I do wish all those that do move here all the best.
I lived in Ottawa while I attended Algonquin College. My favourite thing was the free museum visits on certain days of the week. My least favourite thing was the humidity in summer. Having an air conditioner and/or a dehumidifier is a must especially in a small apartment.
yeah i lived in ottawa during my time at Algonquin college as well, city was amazing but man that summer humidity really is painful. thankfully the fall months in ottawa are amazing! and more than make up for the brutal summers
@Jazzer2349 And let me guess, you must be living in the nice gated communities in Rockcliffe Park. Let me recall my friend who got nearly got kidnapped and groped multiple times over there, plus dozens of crazy nutjobs trying to pick a fight with people while I was there. Oh! Don't forget the underline prejudice and racism looming in that shit city. And you call it "safe". Ironic 😑 Yeah, no shit I live in a small town. Away from the crime filled cities you defend so much. 🙄
What’s your favourite spot to eat in Ottawa? 🤤
I liked the market and Chinatown
Shawarma - Palace or 3 Brothers, both on Rideau
Poutine - too many good places to mention, standards for it are pretty high here so any poutine place is going to be decent. For best results try anywhere in Vanier or Gatineau.
Fancy Italian - Mamma Theresa's downtown.
Pizza - Louis on McArthur, Colonnade Pizza
Indian - Taj Mahal on Bank, Host India on Montreal road
Diner/late night - Elgin Street Diner
None. Always overpriced, food is at the best average and service always sucks. Ottawa is not a culinary experience.
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To all the people who find Ottawa boring - if you like noisy, crowded, shiny entertainment, this is not your city. If you prefer quiet, peaceful living with beautiful outdoor settings with plenty of intelligent people, give it a try. I moved there without knowing a soul and loved it.
I’m tired of this narrative that Ottawa is good because it’s calm and small. The “beautiful outdoor settings” aren’t even in town and they’re not that convenient to get to. It’s not that calm either; the traffic for a city of barely a million is terrible and everything’s either falling apart or under construction downtown. The downtown core is also full of homeless people. The comment about intelligent people is pretty typical though. Government employees def suffer from grandiose delusions about how smart they are despite just being hired to make sure that they’re working in some capacity.
@@thrillhouse9633 If you're a childless no-life loser that wants to just go to work and go home and do nothing else with your life except huff your own farts it's perfect.
@@thrillhouse9633Bingo right on the money
@@thrillhouse9633it’s not calm and it’s not small lmao. Tbh living here is just fine, I don’t mind it and I’m content with what I have. But I couldn’t in good conscious recommend someone travels here
@@thrillhouse9633 I love my life in ottawa, and I find your comment about the people there very humorous , unfortunately I think you’re right!🤣🤣
I moved here 14 years ago from Toronto and I love it here. I settled in Little Italy in a condo and love the vibe of this community and its location to the Rideau Canal and all the bike trails. Ottawa is so bike friendly. I don't speak French and get along great here. I worked in retail in the west end of the city before retiring and I just love the small town feel of this place.
Would you suggest learning French before coming to Ottawa as an international student
I'd like to know your thoughts and insights
Is there many british people there i would love to come and work in canada ottowa looks like a nice place , as long as there are jobs , weed and girls im good
I want to ask - how is life in Toronto, Canada? Ottawa is so beautiful and Id love to move there. Unfortunately, that’s not possible..however, moving to Toronto is! So, I’d like to request some information about how your living experience was there. Was it good? Is it a nice place? How is it in Toronto? Thank you in advance!😊🏙
@@glowx6882 Toronto is a very big city but friendly. Many different nationalities live there and that is what makes it great. So many people from different parts of the world living together. I grew up in Toronto so I saw it grow to the city it is today. There are many neighbourhoods, Little Italy, Little India, Chinatown, Greek town etc. Of course in a large city there is crime but when I visit I always feel very safe. I'm sure after covid there would be lots of employment available. Hope this helps.
@@sandihunter1260 I appreciate this! Thank you. This did help since I had almost little to no idea about how Toronto really is. Thanks again!
I traveled to Europe, Africa and across Canada... ❤ Ottawa ❤ is the best place to live.. been here since the 70ies and love it here. I am a senior citizen. .
You must have dementia?
Good video! I would add 2 that there are 5 post-secondary institutions here, not 3. In addition to Carleton University, Ottawa University and Algonquin College, there is also St Paul's University and La Cité college :)
Thank you. He forgot my LA CITE. COLLEGIALE
Which university can you recommend in Ottawa that doesn’t require good grades
What a great video! I was thinking of going to Ottawa for school but I wasn’t sure what to expect. This video makes me want to move right now! Lol thanks for posting.
The positivity of this man... Really rare to find anyone that upbeat about this city
The positivity in this man...trying to get hits ;)
Our favourite special restaurant is Petit Bill's Bistro on Wellington Street.
I like to play and I love the cold, this is perfect.
i have plan move to canada ontario soon. because bi. dealing with difficulty in my country and discrimination . badly
Thanks, I needed an Ottawa video..
I loved your video! So funny and informative at the same time.
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Castle was incredibly beautiful dear.
It really is!
It is the city that fun forgot. And people are clicky and its extremely hard to make friends. Apartments almost never have AC and there are roaches galore. As far as crime goes it is pretty safe. So if you come here you will be safe, lonely, bored, probably uncomfortable, but you can get high so that might help you cope.
Also its really hard to get a job if you do not speak French, and at the local universities they have courses that they only offer in French, so its a good idea to learn French if you don't know it already or else you wont have much of a life here, especially as a newcomer.
Yes, my friend and i live in Ottawa and we say, Ottawa..where fun goes to die.
No need to know french unless you plan on working high up in the federal government.
I know toooons of people with good paying jobs as anglophones.
I am fluent, and barely use it.
@@Tjd1982 or Healthcare. I wanted to study dietetics, but it's only taught in French.
@@aprilthomas1489 the 2 universities and algonquin offer it in english, 2 family members there. Citė college offers it in french.
@@Tjd1982 the only school that offers dietetics in Ottawa is Ottawa University. It is the only accredited dietetics program. They have a nutrition program which starts with the option of French or English which then splits into two branches. Nutrition science is one branch and that is offered in a French or English. A degree in nutrition science is not a medical degree. What kind of work you would be doing is research for food corporations as to ensure they are providing accurate nutritional information and similar of such functions. The other branch is dietetics. Ottawa University is the only School in the area that is an accredited program for dietetics. This is the only program that can lead you to being a registered dietitian. This branch is only offered in French.
All disciplines are supposed to be offered bilingually. But they get away with only offering dietetics in French because they combined it with the larger nutrition program which has bilingual options.
It made me so sad. I had a really hard time figuring out what I wanted to study. I didn't have passion for anything. After a lot of searching I finally felt excited about studying dietetics. Then I did my research and found out I would have to learn French first. When I emigrated to Canada I did take French classes early on. I couldn't get very far. I just don't have a mind for learning new languages.
nice video , alot of good information . soon moving here
Best of luck!
this is really helpful! thank you!
I do love to live there many people says is really safe for kids too
just watched all of the videos about the different cities you made. one thing is for sure, you became funnier with time. but i still dont know which city to settle in.
I grew up in Ottawa and I can testified that the transportation system sucks. Not just now it has been sucking since I was a child back in 2008.
Everyone gets up at the same time so the traffic in the morning and in the afternoon are horrible.
It’s a bit boring for teens and young adults but as you get older and your priorities change specially once children arrive you do begin to appreciate the safety, education, and career opportunities there are in Ottawa.
I live in Vancouver now, and even though I do not miss the weather, I do miss the family oriented vibe, how organized and clean the city is in comparison to Vancouver.
"Everyone gets up at the same time so the traffic in the morning and in the afternoon are horrible. "
Yea, it's called rush hour for a reason.
Hi im from ottawa 🇨🇦🇹🇷
Love your smile:)! You are gorgeous! Great video!
Beautiful video
Great
Well said.
great video! Thanks. :)
I’m moving in otttawa and I still have to wait for the visa ,it’s been 14 months and I still didn’t got it .Idk how much it could take
Could you tell me which city is cheap to live with family and get good jobs, where it is warm in Canada.
Buen video 👍
Rule number one. Don't.
Not a friendly city and very dead.
Especially during the winter
Please don't push people off scooters. Even just saying it is not ok...
Ottawa is just an Elitists paradise
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Unfortunately, democracy is gone in Canada
Only move there if you are willing to give up your right to assemble the right of free speech.... Canada is a good place if you want the government to make your decisions for you...
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you´re such a cutie pie! love every video :D :D :D
nice video, my last visit it snowed really bad- I survived!
Do not move to Ottawa if you do not have a Federal Government job. Period.
Another thing to note is that the housing market is completely fucked. Think again if you plan on owning a house in ottawa lmao
Hi My name is Khalil I with my three kids two daughters and one son and of course one wife too live in Calgary Alberta some time I think the possibility to move Ottawa but having some reservations/fear about moving to Ottawa professionally I am a IT person (although not able to find some permanent IT jobs) also having airline customer service experience parallel to my IT profession we move in Canada in 2008 landed on Mississauga then move to Calgary with the hope to find some good job here, we live in a government support housing here in Calgary I have some questions I do hope to get answers if we move to Ottawa can we have government supported housing there? ( just for a time unless I got some well paid job) what are the housing prices in suburb? what other business activities (in term of jobs) in Ottawa except for government jobs? is it easy to settle there?
Move to Toronto instead
Can i do Chartered Accountant in Ottawa?😁
You are adorable, wish you were my neighbour haha
Dullest city on earth.
One thing. Public transportation in Ottawa is terrible. Having a car is highly recommended
Sooo true .. a10 mins drive will take u like 1 hour and half by public transport
Dear Lucas , so true , I live there and the bus and train sucks ! Plus our train (subway) keeps on breaking down and It is new ! He is trying so hard to sell the city..... Housing priced have gone through the roof ! Lets also mention that Theresa us a lot of homeless and they are multiplying every year !
It's better than a lot of places, gotta be thankful for what we have
@@gavinmacnabb3095 LRT is back so that’s great and it will b free in December.. grateful for that
Wait ..What? ....where is all that green money going?.....ah yes justin got himself a habit...different kind of green
- If you plan to move here, know that it's humid, which means summers feel hotter and winters feel colder than the advertised temperatures.
- If you want to live in Gatineau, know that it's on the province of Quebec side and Ottawa is located in the province of Ontario. That means you need to familiarize yourself with the differences with the laws, particularly, taxes and driving.
What’s the main differences aside from the languages of course?
@@qaisrashid6496
Tax!
A note about living in Québec: Although rents are cheaper, you'll lose a LOT of $$ in the extra tax deductions the Québec gov't will take from your paycheques. My Qc co-worker with my exact salary and exact job loses twice as much in taxes per pay than I do.
Don't come here there are much better city's in Canada. It's expensive if you want to buy, terrible bus and strain system, taxes keep getting increase at an alarming rate, city commission is fully corrupted and most small stores have closed so enjoy Costco.
Its a dead city
You give a lot of great neighbourhoods a shout out but not: Hintonburg or Westboro?! Bizarre as they are hugely popular places to live. & have great local shops and coffee places
"Ottawa's a pretty compact city"
Yeah, no. Ottawa is larger than Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver combined.
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Please. The farms of arnprior dont count when most people think about the "city"
It's 4 times bigger than Toronto, but 80 percent farm land in the city. Second largest city in Canada, behind Sudbury, land area of course.
That's also the downfall of Ottawa. Public Transit only works if there exists a centralized population. If everyone spreads away from a central core OC Transpo will be unable to provide service to everyone. The few people that do have transit access will then complain of lackluster service because of resources being spread to thin trying to cover spare routes.
There's also a vast peat bog right in the city - are you counting that among its acreage?
There's just one thing you need to know before moving to Ottawa: you should seriously consider moving someplace else.
Montreal
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Agreed. Don't move to Canada in general if you care about freedoms.
Yep
@@dropgloves4491 man have u seen windsor, fucking unreal dude. no joke. hit me up and ill show u the ropes of hangin in the downtown also its near deeeeeetroit so its fuckin lit at night with gun shots n shit.
lots of homeless in the rideau area, vanier is a shit hole, even tho its cheap (duh) Kanata is expensive AF ( i live 15 minutes from there lol)
love the city, patios are awesome in the summer but yea, can be dirty downtown
And city of Ottawa is changed certainly not for good…but that’s subjective
Lots of crackheads downtown
Very well done! I will say that there is a perception about Ottawa that since it is a government town the nightlife is somewhat lacking, which was alluded to in this video. When I moved here I was expecting that. It didn’t take long for me to realize it is wrong, Ottawa has a great nightlife! I also lived in Toronto around that time and visited Montreal during that time. Of course those cities have more options, well duh, they have much bigger populations, but I always preferred hanging out in Ottawa. The Market and Elgin street offer everything you want in a nightlife and Ottawa now has even more vibrant areas. I would recommend the city to anyone!
July was also mentioned in the video. It is my favorite month and I wouldn’t want to spend it anywhere else in the world. Starting with Canada Day on July 1! It is one huge party that spans several blocks in Centretown and the Market. Huge crowds but a great vibe, people celebrating in the many bars in the area and walking the street in one big lovefest for the country. Another misconception is that Canadians aren’t patriotic, come to Canada Day in Ottawa and you will see that is not true!
The Bluesfest starts the first week in July. It is a world class music fest that runs for 2 weeks and if you google it you will see the quality of the acts that play there. Don’t let the name fool you it is all types of music, not just Blues! There is also a Jazzfest that starts just before the Bluesfest
The HOPE beach volleyball tournament also takes place in July. It is the worlds biggest beach volleyball tourney. It is played on a small beach and is basically just one big fun party also with great musical acts at the field where they hold the concerts
Great Video! I have been living in Ottawa for 50 years now and I still love it! Sometimes I still feel like a tourist in my own city there is so much to do. Great city if you love being outside. So many bike paths and cross county ski trails around. Gatineau Park is truly the jewel of the National Capital Region with lakes to swim and canoe in during the summer and ski hills to ski in the winter. Gatineau Park also has many road cyclists biking and mountain bikers too. Ottawa also has easy access to Cottage country in both Ontario and Quebec. Algonquin Park is also not too far away. I absolutely love Ottawa even after 50 years of living here.
Seems to me you’re not bored because you’re Always in Gatineau and Not in Ottawa lol
Thanks for a great review on a great place. Viewers might be interested in knowing that while the Ottawa part of the NCR is in Ontario, Gatineau is in Quebec, so in choosing which you want to live in, there will be differences in language and tax rules. As well, while traffic can be major, it is still better than Montreal or Toronto.
Quebec is better to live in. Law states they can’t charge first and last months rent, only month by month. Health care is quicker and better. Mostly everything is cheaper than Ontario,
Hardly better then Toronto. Housing costs are reaching the same prices as in Toronto, then you'll find yourself living far out of the city and having to buy a car since you can't rely on OC transpo. Gas coats a $1.40-$1.50 a litter and if you have a trucks or SUV that will cost you. You can't buy direct and theren't any real outlet stores in Ottawa...other then Costco so thats another cost to consider. Once you add all these additional costs Ottawa costs the same sometimes more then Toronto and you don't get the same amenities in Toronto. I've Lived 10yrs in both cities.Other then housing if you can budget your personal expenses and know where to shop in Toronto you will get more for your money in Toronto then in Ottawa.
Ottawa area is bigger (not population) than Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver etc.
I feel like this is a lie … I recently moved here in April from Aurora Ontario, and this is the worst city I've ever lived in.. there are so many junkies and crack heads and just a mess of people with addiction problems… stay away from anything off Merivale and baseline… and AVOID CALDWELL AT ALL COSTS!!!!
Avoid downtown
really, that's your issue with this cold, lifeless corporate wasteland? the addicts? maybe you should get a therapist and learn some basic compassion.
@@cmsimon5130 try living where I was then speak up bud, full of waste manz
@@cmsimon5130 our whole country is a cold barren waste land where the natives get murdered and disappear like McDonalds kids meal toys
Fun fact, Ottawa is second coldest capital in the world, the first is Moscow.
I think that is a sad fact, but true. I'm a summer person.
The coldest capital in the world is Ulaanbaatar :)
Don't move to Ottawa. It's a very boring city, it's over priced and you will regret moving here due to the very high cost of living. You are hearing this from someone who's lived here since 1988.
Very boring city indeed
@Jazzer2349 Ottawa still expensive
Let’s not forget the alpine ski hills and cross country ski trails minutes away from the downtown core. The Ottawa region also has extensive bike trail systems.
I love Ottawa! I live in the states and my wife lives there. Whenever i visit our tradition is to get a shawarma and garlic potatoes. This past September we went to Shawarma Palace. Couldn’t tell you where it’s located but it was sooo good!!! Great video!
It’s located on Rideau St close to Augusta St
Shawarma Palace has five locations in Ottawa: downtown on Bank Street, in the Byward Market, in Orleans, near South Keys, and in Westboro.
I love your videos about Canadian cities. Could you please make one about Kelowna in BC? Me and my girlfriend and my two dogs have been dreaming about moving there!!! Thank you so much in advance!!!
Honestly, find a better city ! Gatineau is in the province of Quebec so you’re subjected to their rules and their health care is worse than Ontario.
If you like to stay in your house and watch tv all day then moving to Ottawa is a great idea. But if you like a social and fun life then this city is not for you …..I’m an Ottawa resident for 29 years and hate every single hr spent here. One word can describe it it all. BORING! ;)
THIS AGED TERRIBLY
I live here don't move here this is just a white out lie... Toronto should be the capital, food is so expensive here, make sure you do your own investigation before moving here....
Weather sucks big time
I couldn't stop putting a comment. This was amazingly prepared and done. Thanks for the awesome video.
Meanwhile shows the parliament blocked off from the public 😂.
Love how people defend their cities like its all perfect, when in reality, they're riddled with crime and turn out to be nasty, boring places.
This city doesn't have great healthcare unless you have cancer or are critically ill. Good luck finding a family doctor.
Bus fare in 2023 is $3.75 a ride ($3.70 with Presto card) and an adult pass is $125.50.
4.25 in Gatineau
I laugh as I come across this video as I am just getting ready to leave Ottawa. I grew up here, I've lived in many different places. Next to Edmonton (being my least favourite place to live) Ottawa is second on that list. Unless you are government oriented in your job, good luck. Restaurants are not the best. It is a beautiful city, but it lacks a lot. Transportation sucks big big big time. Rent is stupid crazy, especially for what you get. I will miss my home, but I won't miss the city. I do wish all those that do move here all the best.
don't do it, it's not worth it lmao
I was waiting for this video for so long. Thank you
Downtown empty in the day and crimes at night. Marketplace s worst for Crime n Drugs, dangerous for most Tourists.
Lots of druggies downtown huh
Another tip when moving to ottawa, bring earplugs to deal with truckers.
Its a cold boring city.
Not a quiet city.
Nice video, actually I'm living in Quebec city and I'm planning to move to Ottawa next summer, maybe Gatineau because the rent is cheaper there 😁
Ottawa is defiantly a vibe
don't please don't move here. it is the fear capital of the world right now. People are booking flights to leave this place.
I left and never looked back
@@frankihatch good, i am jealous
@@luigibonacci7800 im born and raised there get out while you can. Even Toronto better
does canada allow straight people?
4:33 say it how it is: BAD! lol
OC Transpo is short for Ottawa's Crappy Transpo. A car is a must in Ottawa. Very spread out city with very poor quality roads.
This is why Toronto is better
Pretty much. And I just came back to Montreal from Ottawa visiting my brother. Any and everything worthwhile in Ottawa was a lengthy drive away.
Favourite local joints:
Pure Kitchen
Chickpea
Greens & Beans
The Green Door
Stella Luna
Thimble Cakes
I lived in Ottawa while I attended Algonquin College. My favourite thing was the free museum visits on certain days of the week. My least favourite thing was the humidity in summer. Having an air conditioner and/or a dehumidifier is a must especially in a small apartment.
yeah i lived in ottawa during my time at Algonquin college as well, city was amazing but man that summer humidity really is painful. thankfully the fall months in ottawa are amazing! and more than make up for the brutal summers
@@hgoon9415 go to Toronto instead
Reason 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 = WINTER SUCKS!
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Ottawa is depressing af. I live here it's fine but that's it, fine
Its very cold there
Me: (who’s lived in Ottawa for over 10 years ) I should watch this video at 2am
Thanks for your sharing so amazing video that let me know something live in Ottawa. Happy New Year!🤝
Thank you! You too!
Cool video, but woah…save for yourself the thought of pushing people off their scooters omg.
THE MOST BORING CITY IN CANADA
living in Ottawa sucks, do not move here unless you are in tech or politics. otherwise its a terrible place to live
Can’t agree more on this👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I agree sadly
8:05 white washing Byward is doing nobody any favors. It's a very troubled area with very high crime.
Best informative Ottawa video I have seen in a while. Some good humour too.
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No mention of sparks street? A pedestrian only street with amazing restaurants? Lame!
Di Rienzo or La Bottega sandwiches! Public transportation sucks right now but will be much better in the upcoming years.
Literally a horrible dirty city now. Sure great touristic/historical attractions. But the crime is rampant and unchecked.
Agreed, too many crack and heroin addicts on Rideau St and the market, especially near the mission and LCBO. Coincidence? Definitely not lol
@Jazzer2349 And let me guess, you must be living in the nice gated communities in Rockcliffe Park.
Let me recall my friend who got nearly got kidnapped and groped multiple times over there, plus dozens of crazy nutjobs trying to pick a fight with people while I was there. Oh! Don't forget the underline prejudice and racism looming in that shit city. And you call it "safe". Ironic 😑
Yeah, no shit I live in a small town. Away from the crime filled cities you defend so much. 🙄
Too many drugs
@Jazzer2349 Must be nice living in gated communities or gang riddled districts.
I lived in Ottawa since 2017.. Love it.
Ottawa also has two huge historical cemeteries. So much history and beauty
Lol, yeah, ok..
Which place is affordable in Ottawa for international students?
Karatai, raushan and others can make irradiation by sattelite from my location
How much do people make doing these videos each month on average?