Ottawa in many ways has been left out of the map where tourists favor cities like Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City or Vancouver. Many people think that Canada’s capital isn’t interesting enough, and tourists often just spend no more than a day or a day and a half to visit Ottawa. It doesn’t help at allContinue reading “The best months to visit and enjoy festivals in Ottawa”
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The top 10 secondary schools in Ottawa
Secondary education is the immediate step before heading off to university, so many concerned parents want of course to look for a very good high school to guarantee their children receive the best preparation. Many people interested in moving to Ottawa from nearby cities have asked me which are the best high schools in theContinue reading “The top 10 secondary schools in Ottawa”
The 10 best elementary schools in Ottawa
One of the things that I like the most in Canada is that most kids go to the school nearest to their homes. These are often within walking distance, but the students can also use bikes or take the school bus. It’s easier and stress-free. Who wants to drive for half an hour or moreContinue reading “The 10 best elementary schools in Ottawa”
6 amazing provincial parks for swimming and camping near Ottawa
This summer is the first one that my family and I are spending completely in Ottawa, and it’s been amazing! Now I understand when a friend of mine told me that summers in Ottawa are awesome and that I was really missing the best part of the year each time I flew away during theContinue reading “6 amazing provincial parks for swimming and camping near Ottawa”
15 practical facts you need to know about Ottawa
When I moved to Ottawa in 2018 I knew very little about the city. I’d already been in Ottawa as a tourist in 2015 but real life 24/7 is a totally different thing. I remember getting lost driving my car many times, just because I didn’t know that my neighborhood was in the eastern partContinue reading “15 practical facts you need to know about Ottawa”
Ottawa’s real estate: hot as a two dollar pistol
It’s not news that the real estate market in Ottawa is really hot these days, even with the Covid-19 pandemic, and that people are often involved in bidding wars when buying a house. Ottawa has been attracting many people lately. It is not for nothing that it was ranked among the top three of theContinue reading “Ottawa’s real estate: hot as a two dollar pistol”
Fun Things to Do in Ottawa This Summer: 4 Beaches to Visit
Now that the summer has arrived in full force, and seems to be one of the hottest in recent years, people in Ottawa are drawn to the beaches to look for some relief from the heat and to enjoy the wonderful weather. Winters can be really harsh in Ottawa but its summers are just awesome!Continue reading “Fun Things to Do in Ottawa This Summer: 4 Beaches to Visit”
My first experience in a cottage near Ottawa: two thumbs up!
People say that cottage life is as compelling for Canadians as is their love for hockey. I had always heard from my Canadian husband how awesome it was spend the summer in a lake-front cottage. I am a native of Lima in Peru and have always associated summer days with the ocean. So I wasContinue reading “My first experience in a cottage near Ottawa: two thumbs up!”
4 not so great things about Ottawa
Ottawa has been my home since 2018, and I find this city to be extremely beautiful and charming. I’ll always say good things about it. However, no person, no thing, no country or city is perfect, and Ottawa is no exception. So, in this post I’m going to list the things that aren’t so goodContinue reading “4 not so great things about Ottawa”
5 powerful reasons that’ll make you want to live in Ottawa
Perhaps you have been thinking of Ottawa as a possible place to move, but you have doubts because you’ve always heard that it’s a boring city, that there’s nothing to do or see, that is a totally uninteresting place. Wait! I live in Ottawa and I can tell you, it offers many interesting things andContinue reading “5 powerful reasons that’ll make you want to live in Ottawa”