Ottawa is the nation's capital and the second largest city in the province of Ontario. It is located in eastern Ontario, on the banks of the Ottawa River.
As the capital city of Canada, Ottawa hosts the national government, Parliament, Senate and Supreme Court, and is thus the centre of politics in Canada. As a world capital, it is rich in heritage and culture, with over 50 theatres and galleries featuring the best of Canadian art, music, dance and drama. Ottawa's museums, historic buildings, parks and monuments make it an interesting place to live and to visit. Parliament Hill with its Gothic revival style architecture is a popular attraction. Ottawa is also home to two major universities, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University, making it a recognized centre of professional and academic training.
Ottawa has grown to be “Silicon Valley North” with over 500 well-known technology companies, including Nortel Networks, Alcatel, Cisco and Entrust. The city has low crime rates, good air quality, job prospects and green space. Ottawa hosts over 60 festivals including the world-famous Winterlude and Canadian Tulip Festival. In the winter, Rideau Canal becomes the world’s longest skating rink. In addition, there are over 50 galleries and theaters. Just ten minutes from the downtown core, there are many breathtaking sceneries and recreational opportunities as the Rideau Canal curves through the city and the Gatineau Hills and Park. With over 4,715 kilometers of wetlands, fields, river valleys and mountains, there is plenty of outdoor adventure available. Gatineau Hills alone contains nearly 200 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails.
There is a wide variety of choices for those looking for real estate and homes for sale in Ottawa. The Gatineua neighbourhood contains many single family and row houses ranging from $125,000 to $200,000. Similar homes in the north end are slightly lower, ranging from $55,000 to $155,000. The Aylmer neighbourhood contains single-family, townhomes, and semi-detached homes starting at $89,000. In the neighbourhood of Hull, there are single-family detached, semi-detached and multi-family homes ranging from $90,000 to $350,000. In the Vanier Gloucester Orleans, homes are about $169,000 and bungalows start at $180,000. Large single-family homes with private lawns and even swimming pools and tennis courts can be found in the Rocklife New Edinburgh neighbourhood. The neighbourhood of Nepean is known for its mix of high-rise apartments and townhomes, ranging from about $175,000 to $197,000. Find your suitable Ottawa real estate today by using the form located on this page, where you can get updates on Ottawa MLS listings.
