Ottawa
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Ottawa

Province: Ontario

Country: Canada

Ottawa by the Numbers:

Population: over 1.2 million

Elevation: 374 feet

Average Winter Temperature: 14 degrees F

Average Summer Temperature: 68 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: wood and paper industries, transportation equipment, chemicals, fish products, petroleum and natural gas.

Ethnic Mix: British 40%; French 27%; Other European 20%; Asian/Arab/African 20%; Amerindian 1.5%

Electricity: 110 volts, 50 cycles, AC

Time Zone: GMT-5

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 613

Did You Know?

Queen Victoria designated Ottawa as Canada's capital in 1857. Once known as "Bytown" this lively city is now home to events such as the annual Tulip Festival.

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Ottawa is Canada's fourth largest city and lies between the Ottawa River, the Rideau River, and the Rideau Canal. Convenient to major U.S. and Canadian urban centers, Ottawa is located 129 miles from Montreal, 295 miles from Toronto, and 413 miles from New York City.