City Details: Ottawa

A few alternate names for Ottawa are: Atava, Otava, Otavo, Otawa, Ottaba, Ottahua, Ottava, Ottavae, Ottawa, YOW

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR). As of 2021, Ottawa had a city population of 1,017,449 and a metropolitan population of 1,488,307, making it the fourth-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.

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General Information

  • Official Name: Canada
  • Common Name: Canada
  • Population: 812129
  • Timezone: America/Toronto
  • Coordinates: 45.41117, -75.69812
  • Country Code: CAN
  • Continent: North America

Closest Airports to Ottawa

  • 1. Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO), distance from city center: 6.81 km
  • 2. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), distance from city center: 10.12 km
  • 3. Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND), distance from city center: 16.16 km

Location of Ottawa

Canada Country Details

  • Country: Canada
  • Official Name: Canada
  • Capital: Ottawa
  • Region: Americas
  • Subregion: North America
  • Population: 38,005,238
  • Area: 9,984,670 km²
  • Languages: English, French
  • Currency: Canadian dollar ($)
  • Timezones: UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC-03:30
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • United States

Holidays in Ottawa, Canada

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  • New Year's Day - 2026-01-01
  • Louis Riel Day - 2026-02-16
  • Islander Day - 2026-02-16
  • Heritage Day - 2026-02-16
  • Family Day - 2026-02-16
  • Saint Patrick's Day - 2026-03-17
  • Good Friday - 2026-04-03
  • Easter Monday - 2026-04-06
  • Saint George's Day - 2026-04-23
  • National Patriots' Day - 2026-05-18
  • Victoria Day - 2026-05-18
  • National Aboriginal Day - 2026-06-21
  • Discovery Day - 2026-06-24
  • Fête nationale du Québec - 2026-06-24
  • Canada Day - 2026-07-01
  • Orangemen's Day - 2026-07-12
  • Civic Holiday - 2026-08-03
  • British Columbia Day - 2026-08-03
  • Heritage Day - 2026-08-03
  • New Brunswick Day - 2026-08-03
  • Natal Day - 2026-08-03
  • Saskatchewan Day - 2026-08-03
  • Gold Cup Parade Day - 2026-08-17
  • Discovery Day - 2026-08-17
  • Labour Day - 2026-09-07
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - 2026-09-30
  • Thanksgiving - 2026-10-12
  • Armistice Day - 2026-11-11
  • Remembrance Day - 2026-11-11
  • Christmas Day - 2026-12-25
  • Boxing Day - 2026-12-26

Daylight Saving Time in Ottawa, Canada

Year DST Start DST End
2025 Mar 9, 2025, 7:00 AM Nov 2, 2025, 7:00 AM
2026 Mar 8, 2026, 7:00 AM Nov 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
2027 Mar 14, 2027, 7:00 AM Nov 7, 2027, 7:00 AM
2028 Mar 12, 2028, 7:00 AM Nov 5, 2028, 7:00 AM
2029 Mar 11, 2029, 7:00 AM Nov 4, 2029, 7:00 AM
2030 Mar 10, 2030, 7:00 AM Nov 3, 2030, 7:00 AM
2031 Mar 9, 2031, 7:00 AM Nov 2, 2031, 7:00 AM
2032 Mar 14, 2032, 7:00 AM Nov 7, 2032, 7:00 AM
2033 Mar 13, 2033, 7:00 AM Nov 6, 2033, 7:00 AM
2034 Mar 12, 2034, 7:00 AM Nov 5, 2034, 7:00 AM

Top Events in Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa Titans vs. Brockton Rox
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Aug
22
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Ottawa Titans vs. Brockton Rox

11:00 PM
Ottawa Stadium
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Ottawa REDBLACKS v. Edmonton Elks
Sports
Aug
22
Fri

Ottawa REDBLACKS v. Edmonton Elks

11:30 PM
The Stadium at TD Place
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Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour
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Aug
22
Fri

Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour

11:30 PM
Canadian Tire Centre
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Ottawa Titans vs. Brockton Rox
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Aug
23
Sat

Ottawa Titans vs. Brockton Rox

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Ottawa Stadium
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Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC
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Aug
23
Sat

Atlético Ottawa vs. Cavalry FC

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The Stadium at TD Place
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FITH, Passenger Princess, Tarbox, Curl, Under The Stars
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Aug
23
Sat

FITH, Passenger Princess, Tarbox, Curl, Under The Stars

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Club SAW
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Walk Off the Earth
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Aug
24
Sun

Walk Off the Earth

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Hard Rock Casino Ottawa
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Ottawa Titans vs. Brockton Rox
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Aug
24
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Ottawa Titans vs. Brockton Rox

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Ottawa Stadium
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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC
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Aug
24
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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Vancouver Rise FC

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The Stadium at TD Place
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Emma Goldman, Jetsam, Thishellwithyou.
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Aug
24
Sun

Emma Goldman, Jetsam, Thishellwithyou.

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Live On Elgin
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Souls of Mischief, Hug Mosh, Jon Deck
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Aug
25
Mon

Souls of Mischief, Hug Mosh, Jon Deck

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Club SAW
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Mary Shelley, Dumb Crush, Bugleberry, Crow's Feet
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Aug
28
Thu

Mary Shelley, Dumb Crush, Bugleberry, Crow's Feet

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Dominion Tavern
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Chilliwack - Gone, Gone, Gone, Farewell To Friends Tour
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Aug
28
Thu

Chilliwack - Gone, Gone, Gone, Farewell To Friends Tour

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The Bronson
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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC
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Aug
28
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Ottawa Rapid FC vs. Halifax Tides FC

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The Stadium at TD Place
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Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
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Aug
29
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Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City ValleyCats

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Ottawa Stadium
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Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
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Aug
30
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Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City ValleyCats

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Ottawa Stadium
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Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City ValleyCats
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Ottawa Titans vs. Tri-City ValleyCats

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Ottawa Stadium
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Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC
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Aug
30
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Atlético Ottawa vs. Vancouver FC

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Stoby, Scary Bear Soundtrack, Cardamom Years, Obliterator, Under The Stars
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Aug
30
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Stoby, Scary Bear Soundtrack, Cardamom Years, Obliterator, Under The Stars

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Club SAW
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Oso Oso, Born Without Bones, Dart Trees
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Aug
31
Sun

Oso Oso, Born Without Bones, Dart Trees

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The Brass Monkey
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Museums in Ottawa, Canada

Museum

Canadian War Museum

1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8, Canada

Coordinates: 45.4171° N, 75.7169° W

Hours: May-Jun: Fr-We 09:00-17:00 • Jul-Aug: Fr-We 09:00-18:00 • May-Aug: Th 09:00-20:00 • Sep-Apr: Fr-We 09:30-17:00 • Sep-Apr: Th 09:30-20:00

Museum

Bank of Canada Museum

30 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9, Canada

Coordinates: 45.4215° N, 75.7021° W

Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00

Museum

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

901 Prince Of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON K2C 3R6, Canada

Coordinates: 45.3873° N, 75.7094° W

Hours: Mar-Oct 09:00-17:00 • Nov-Feb We-Su 09:00-17:00

Museum

Musée canadien de l'histoire

100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC J8X 3V7, Canada

Coordinates: 45.4291° N, 75.7090° W

Hours: May-Jun: Fr-We 09:00-17:00 • Jul-Aug: Fr-We 09:00-18:00 • May-Aug: Th 09:00-20:00 • Sep-Apr: Fr-We 09:30-17:00 • Sep-Apr: Th 09:30-20:00

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Canadian Museum of Nature

O'Connor Bikeway, Ottawa, ON K2P 1W3, Canada

Coordinates: 45.4127° N, 75.6888° W

Hours: Mo-We,Fr-Su 09:00-18:00 • Th 09:00-20:00

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Bytown Museum

1 Canal Lane, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2, Canada

Coordinates: 45.4258° N, 75.6977° W

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Musée canadien de l'histoire

100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8, Canada

Coordinates: 45.4298° N, 75.7086° W

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Billings Estate Museum

2100 Cabot Street, Ottawa, ON K1H 6K3, Canada

Coordinates: 45.3898° N, 75.6725° W

Museum

Vanier Museopark

300 Pères-Blancs Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1L 7M1, Canada

Coordinates: 45.4437° N, 75.6596° W