Ottawa
capital city of Canada
Live & travel in Ottawa
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 4, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 84%
Embassies & consulates in Ottawa
140 missions from 134 countries
Embassy 107
High Commission 27
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Where to eat in Ottawa
- Elgin Street DinerBudget
374 Elgin Street
- Coconut LagoonBudget
853 St. Laurent Boulevard
- Le Mien - Craft NoodleBudget
43 William Street
- Feleena'sMid-range
742 Bank Street
- Restaurant 18Splurge
18 York Street
- The Green DoorSplurge
198 Main St
- WarehouseBudget
77 Clarence St
- Zak's DinerBudget
14 Byward Market Square
- BeaverTails
69 George Street
- La Bottega NicastroBudget
64 George Street
- Di RienzoBudget
111 Beech Street
- Pho Bo Ga 2Budget
843 Somerset Street West
- Pub Italia
434 1/2 Preston Street
- Chez Lucien
137 Murray St
- Heart & Crown
67 Clarence Street
- Dominion Tavern
33 York Street
- The Rainbow Bistro
76 Murray St
- Prohibition Public House
337 Somerset St W
- Irene's
885 Bank St
- D'Arcy McGee's
44 Sparks Street
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Ottawa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Ottawa?
The travel guide to Ottawa lists Elgin Street Diner, Coconut Lagoon, Le Mien - Craft Noodle, Feleena's, and Restaurant 18.
Is Ottawa safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Canada at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Ottawa?
Roughly $4,050 per month for a remote worker, based on Canada price levels (90% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Ottawa in November?
In November Ottawa averages a high of 20°C, a low of -19°C and about 73 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Ottawa?
140 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Albania (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Angola (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Armenia (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), and Azerbaijan (Embassy).
Cities in Canada
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.
