Moving to Ottawa
Ottawa is Canada's capital and one of its most livable cities — stable economy anchored by the federal government, a booming tech sector in Kanata, two universities, and a bilingual community spread across neighbourhoods with very different personalities. Here's what you need to know before you move.
Westboro
Ottawa's trendiest village
Young professionals, beach access, high walkability
The Glebe
Leafy streets, lively soul
Families, century homes, top schools
Hintonburg
Ottawa's arts & craft beer district
Creatives, renters, vibrant street life
Centretown
Downtown living, urban energy
Condos, transit access, government workers
Barrhaven
Family-friendly suburb done right
Space, schools, new builds, community feel
Kanata
Tech hub meets outdoor paradise
Tech workers, Senators fans, trails & parks
Orléans
Ottawa's francophone east end
Bilingual families, fast-growing, affordable
Stittsville
Small-town charm, big-city access
Quiet streets, space, tight-knit community
