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This is not a typical military community with a single base. Several communities are spread out throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY

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About Ottawa

Ottawa is split into neighbourhoods in the center, east, west and south. Ottawa has many public and private universities, colleges, and professional schools. Attractions include many cultural institutions, national museums, national archives, the Parliament Buildings, and Parliament Hill, along with nearby Sparks Street, a designated historic street that was the first outdoor pedestrian mall in Canada. 
City of Ottawa
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About Gatineau

Gatineau is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth-largest city in the province after Montreal, Quebec City and Laval. It is located on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, together with which it forms Canada's National Capital Region. The Canadian Museum of History is based there as well as Gatineau Park which has many beautiful parks to enjoy. 
City of Gatineau

What does it feel like to live in the NCR? 

  • It is a family-friendly area. 
  • City style options with a small town feel. 
  • It is a richly diverse and multicultural. 
  • There’s a vibrant francophone community in Ottawa and beyond.  
  • Many residents are fluent in French and English. Many services are available in the official language of your choice, and also in other foreign languages. 

What does Ottawa have to offer? 

  • Over 1,000 city parks. 
  • 170 kms of bike paths. 
  • 4 beaches. 
  • 7 museums and galleries, monuments including Parliament Hill. 
  • 200 square metres of protected greenspace. 

The world largest skating surface, and more! There is something to do for all in all 4 seasons whether you prefer the indoors or outdoors.  

Ottawa Tourism 
Why choose Ottawa | City of Ottawa 
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