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As Canada's capital, Ottawa
is a city founded on tradition and history, situated around the promontory
of Parliament Hill on the provincial boundary between Quebec and Ontario,
where two cultures and languages mingle. A city of 1.2 million people,
where quality of life is expressed in safety, cleanliness and culture.
Ottawa is known for:
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Its
natural beauty - situated at the foot of the Gatineau Hills where
three rivers meet and the Rideau Canal winds lazily through the heart
of the city for eight kilometres; |
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Being
easy to "get around" in - just minutes to golf courses,
beaches and a short drive to cottage country comprised of thousands
of nearby lakes; |
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The
regal Parliament Buildings, the stately Governor General's residence,
the many Federal Buildings including the Bank of Canada, and the many
noble Embassies from around the world, all pointing to this city's
importance in the global community; |
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Unrivalled
cultural life - the National Arts Centre, the Corel Centre, the Canadian
Museum of Civilization, the National Gallery of Canada and a myriad
of other theatres, libraries, museums that show-off Canada's culture
and rich heritage; |
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Thousands
of acres of federally-owned land including a greenbelt surrounding
the city - some 525 square kilometres of open space comprised of parks, wetlands
and even a farm where visitors are welcomed - all contributing to
Ottawa's reputation as one of the most spacious and greenest capitals
of the world; |
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A
wealth of forests, waterways and parks, as well as hundreds of kilometres
of jogging/bicycle/roller-blading paths that weave a web alongside
the three rivers that meet in the heart of the city, created for an
active, healthy lifestyle; |
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Its
technology: home to more than 1000 advanced technology companies employing
almost 100,000 employees; an economic nucleus where research and development,
products and services generate billions of dollars in sales; |
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Entertainment
and dining, music and dance, bars, pubs and night clubs, and restaurants
of every sort, whether in Chinatown, Little Italy, bistros on Elgin
Street or outdoor cafes on the Byward Market… all exist to cater
to your every wish; |
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Winterlude,
spanning three week-ends in February and attracting more than 600,000
spectators; |
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The ten-day Canadian Tulip Festival; |
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Canada Day celebrations on July 1, making Parliament Hill the scene of a spectacular Canadian birthday party; |
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Summertime ethnic festivals including the Caribbean, Italian, and Greek communities; |
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The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival; |
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Summer musical events including festivals celebrating jazz, blues, folk music, chamber music, opera and country music; |
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The Franco-Ontarian Festival; |
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Its proximity to the Casino de Hull where visitors can try their luck or enjoy sumptuous world-class dining. |
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are within easy access such as: |
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Ice-skating on the Rideau Canal - the longest skating rink in the world |
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Down-hill skiing at Camp Fortune, Vorlage or any of the other ski resorts nestled in the Gatineau Hills |
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Cross-country skiing |
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Wilderness camping in Algonquin Park |
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Centrally located,
l'Estrie has a bright, fully equipped facility, a student lounge and modern
computer lab with free internet and e-mail access. Situated in the heart
of the city, you can walk to Parliament Hill, the National Arts Centre,
the fabulous shopping and eating establishments at the Rideau Centre or
in the Byward Market, or jog along the Rideau Canal. Ottawa is a jewel to
be discovered by you…a city for all seasons! |
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