Commercial Properties in Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario, is the capital of Canada, and the country's fourth largest city. It is located in the Ottawa Valley on the eastern edge of the province of Ontario, bordering Quebec. It is a city set on the banks of the Ottawa River, a major waterway that forms the border between the two provinces. Three rivers (the Ottawa, the Rideau and the Gatineau), hundreds of lakes, as well as the historic Rideau Canal provide lots of natural amenities within this area.
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The major local industries are advanced technology, tourism, retail and services. Ottawa has been ranked sixth in the world in terms of quality of life. This rating is based on many factors, including low crime rates, environmental cleanliness, public services, political stability, and socio-economic conditions. The Ottawa region has three basic types of businesses: export companies serving markets all around the world; regionally focused companies serving Ottawa residents and businesses; and our rural economy. Ottawa is often referred to as the “silicon valley of the North”. More than 1500 companies are involved in key growth sectors such as telecommunications, software, photonics, defense and security, tourism, film and video, professional services and contact centers. Ottawa is home to many federal government organizations, as well as foreign embassies who provide trade links to their own domestic businesses. Ottawa is also the agricultural capital and economic centre of Eastern Ontario. INTERESTING FACTS Folk stories suggest that Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the capital of Canada by randomly sticking a hatpin on the map halfway between Toronto and Montreal and she designated Ottawa as Canada's capital in 1857. From humble beginnings, Ottawa has evolved into Canada’s cultural capital. The most difficult problem visitors have when visiting Ottawa is choosing what to do first! There are over 50 galleries and theatres in the region and ice skaters can skate continually for 4.5 miles during the winter on Rideau Canal-the world's longest skating rink.