What’s your favourite spot to eat in Ottawa? 🤤

The positivity of this man... Really rare to find anyone that upbeat about this city

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 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. .

- 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.

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.

I was waiting for this video for so long. Thank you

Best informative Ottawa video I have seen in a while. Some good humour too.

One thing. Public transportation in Ottawa is terrible. Having a car is highly recommended

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.

I couldn't stop putting a comment. This was amazingly prepared and done. Thanks for the awesome video.

I loved your video! So funny and informative at the same time.

This is a GREAT overview of Ottawa! Very well prepared script, locations well chosen, brilliantly organized and edited. No kidding SUBSCRIBE! WOW! Just a great overview!

Thanks for your sharing so amazing video that let me know something live in Ottawa. Happy New Year!🤝

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!!!

I lived in Ottawa since 2017.. Love it.

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.

Thanks, I needed an Ottawa video..

This is so informative.

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.

These videos have so much quality! Really, it is very impressive. I'm not moving to Canada, but I enjoy watching this videos just to learn something new. I am even thinking about a trip to Canada 💯

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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.

this is really helpful! thank you!

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!

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

Thanks 😊👍 for this great video about Ottawa

Ah! Thanks for making this video!

Good compact presentation. There is a bit more than that but you captured it mostly.

thank you for including transportation info!!

I live here and still had to watch this haha, I love this guy!

Excellent video and information.

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 :)

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.

Ottawa also has two huge historical cemeteries. So much history and beauty

Thanks for the great video man I had a few questions (fellow commenters feel free to add in ) I am an international student coming in September 2022 to Algonquin College Where do you suggest can I find the best accomodation Secondly how is the availability of vegetarian food in Canada as I don't eat non veg at all What are the other general expenses like in there?

Really interesting video and enjoyed it but I’ll be watching out for you if I use a scooter thingy to have a look around.

Very interesting and lovely, especially when introducing with such a great energy! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Loved your charisma!

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.

Great job on this video. It really shows off the city I grew up in, although I"ve live in L.A. since 1978. But I love my hometown.

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

Great content! It's a great city for investors too cuz the housing price is not as crazy as the other 3 !

Incredible video! It's left me pondering, much like The Clash's iconic tune, "Should I stay or should I go?" You're truly tempting me to visit Ottawa. :)

Hello, thanks for your videos. Can i ask you a question....Soon I´ll be there as a tourit, which one wold be the best and chepest option to rent a room....I´m a 50 year old man, alone, I want to save money, and not going to a hotel, I´ll be very thankful if you can give me your advide.

you played at the NAC in highschool? did you go to Canterbury?

If you work for government or in the civil service, then Ottawa is great - the pay for working for either is pretty decent and only room to move up.

Been here since March 2021 thanks for th video

Were are moving from Toronto in a couple of months. Fam is a little overwhelmed on what to expect. Having a diabetic child, healthcare is our first priority. Our MD here in Toronto said that all child medical programs comes from Ottawa! Hope it does not disappoint lol. Great vid, Dane!

Love your smile:)! You are gorgeous! Great video!

I'm doing research for moving my teenage boys and I to Canada from the UK, though I'm a Kiwi. We're looking at Ottawa. You alone have sold me on Ottawa. You're adorably delightful lol

I like to play and I love the cold, this is perfect.

Great job!

nice video , alot of good information . soon moving here

Could you tell me which city is cheap to live with family and get good jobs, where it is warm in Canada.

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.

Thank you for sharing, I'm preparing a plan to move to Ottawa from Montreal. this video helped me in some points, i visit Ottawa frequently and i really loved the city charm, more organized and more friendlier than Montreal also will relax from the Language debates :) thanks again.

great video! Thanks. :)

Beautiful video

Lives in kanata Ontario for 5 years back in B.C. Canadian 🇨🇦😍 been to all museum in Ottawa very beautiful

Enjoyed 🤎🤗

The scooters in you mentioned reminds me of the Uber Lime hire scooters we have here in London, UK 🇬🇧.

Well said.

Our favourite special restaurant is Petit Bill's Bistro on Wellington Street.

For education there's also the French college called La Cite Collegial located on Aviation Parkway. :) awesome video though..

Do note that there is a cost to living in gatineau in the form of taxes. Even in the lowest bracket you pay 5% more than in ontario. Can make a big difference

There's just one thing you need to know before moving to Ottawa: you should seriously consider moving someplace else.

Buen video 👍

This was really cool, ive lived in Ottawa 7 yrs and youve told me things i didnt know. THo got me wondering, are there no amusement areas /parks "fun" activities to do? AND you forgot to mention, that the city rolls up its sidewalks at sundown. nothing happens after 4pm here.

i loved it...ur enthusiasm is infectious......not like Omicron. but u know what i mean

Can I get an advice? I'm looking into University of Ottawa. Can you tell me about the neighborhood around the university? Or a suitable neighborhood I should consider when looking for an apartment? My main concern is apartment prices and living costs.

After browsing your list of videos , maybe you should do some warning videos. Fort Mcmurray, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Oshawa, are cities that come to mind.

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 😁

I would love to move from the UK to canada might look at Ottowa , it looks nice

Love Ottawa, has many attractions, beautiful and peaceful, friendly and safe. Cultural, gastronomy, art, architectural gems...lots to explore...great destination,

Which place is affordable in Ottawa for international students?

This confirms my city choice after moving, wish me luck on my express entry application

You are soo gayish and cute 😍 Dane! Thanks for your great job. Planning to move to Canada but not sure where exactly. But still considering something more rural like NS or NL.

Tick/Lyme disease problems there for outdoor active people?

Visited OTTAWA last August, I really loved the city except some other negative sides such as a raise of homelessness and drug’s consumption . I would love moving there. It has good vibes, clean and green landscapes not noisy like Montreal and it seems to offer a good quality of life for families. I haven’t experienced the winter yet but if it is the only bad thing to handle It would comeover wearing warm clothes ;) enjoy you life there

"Ottawa's a pretty compact city" Yeah, no. Ottawa is larger than Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver combined.

I love ottawa it’s the best place in canada

I used to work in Kanata (Ottawa). Don't plan your move until you experience the -45C wind chill, and then you decide.

Well done😀👏🇨🇦🇨🇦

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.

perfect

Castle was incredibly beautiful dear.

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

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 used to live in Gatineau. One other expense about living in Gatineau you forgot to mention, you will have a lot more income provincial taxes in Quebec, so if you have a good paying job in Ottawa and you choose to live north of the river, the tax will easily offset the cheaper housing price in Gatineau.

"I kinda wanna push them off..." LOL! Thank you for the excellent, high quality video!

welcome!

I do love to live there many people says is really safe for kids too

ive been to ottawa its lovley even eat food

Looked at moving there in the summer but it didn't seem like a good fit for the film, tv, gaming and creative related jobs so sticking it out in T'ronto for now. Also a few of places I looked at had ongoing construction due to the rail line expansions. So be sure to ask the manager about that if you are moving from another city.

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?

很棒的影片，非常感谢。如果有字幕就更完美了。🤗

There is a 4th post-secondary option in Ottawa, which is La Cite Collegiale. It's unilingually French.

Trendiest neighbourhoods right now are in the west end, Hintonburg and Westboro.

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