Explore Ottawa

Ottawa is canada,s capital and is located near the U.S.border and the city Montreal.The city is home to an assortment of museums, the Nationdal Gallery, the National Arts Centre and numerous post-secondary, cultural and research institutions.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Canadian English and Canadian French are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
UTC-06:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 18 CAD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 75 CAD, Combo Meal 11 CAD
Drinks
Cappuccino 4,25 CAD, Coke/Pepsi 2,12 CAD, Bottle of Wine 15 CAD, Beer 2,47 - 8 CAD, Water 1,68 - 1,72 CAD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3,88 CAD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,86 CAD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 24 CAD
General Transport
The Bus service and the O-Train light rail system is run by Ottawa,s OC Transpo, regular route bus fares are charged at 3,45 CAD.Taxis are available here and charge a base fare of 2,45 CAD.Cars are common here and car rental companies are also present.Walking and bicycle riding also often occrus here.

Things to do in Ottawa

A part of the Rideau Canal turns into a massive skating rink, open for anyone, day and night.Sightsee the buildings and area that make up the Parliament.For a diversity of ingredients and a myriad of shops, spend a day in the ByWard Market.There is also a big collection of museums of different kinds here, of history, of galleries, of nature, of agriculture, of war, the list caters to many.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Canada) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Canada:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Canada: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Montreal) Sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Dress Shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Thermal Layers
  • Lightweight Puffer
  • Hiking boots and pants
  • Insect repellent
  • Umbrella
  • Sunglasses and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Canada) Holders of passports issued by the following countries and territories are able to visit Canada without obtaining a visa for a period of up to 6 months.All European Union citizens; Andorra; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Brunei; Chile; Hong Kong; Iceland; Israel; Japan; Liechtenstein; Mexico; Monaco; New Zealand; Norway; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; San Marino; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Switzerland; Taiwan; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Vatican City