I totally hate living here. I have had attempted break ins , Landlord stealing, Nearly been mugged 5 times. Ottawa is not always the safe place people portray it to be. These are now the safety measures I take living in Ottawa. Also I do not go out often do not wish to be mugged. I now live in Victoria, BC.
I did not enjoy the humid summers, the freezing winters, and the increasing immigrant population in Ottawa since many were third world refugees whose values were opposite my own.
It felt like a divided city. It felt like no one got to know each other. Very serious and slightly boring. But it does have more jobs, more diverse ones. Vancouver and Victoria however have excellent weather, are extremely expensive since it rarely snows, are beautiful beyond compare, and have a predominantly Asian immigrant population, especially in Richmond.
Caucasians are the minotority and signs are often only in mandarin, not English. I enjoy the rich contributions they bring to the city, their culture appeals to me from food to cultural values. Their belief system meshes more closely to my own than many other immigrant populations.
They add much, much more than take from Canada. That culture segregates around Surrey and have an organized crime ring that causes most of the violence in the area. Still, they are respectful and kind and hard working. Their colorful traditions and strong family values are amazing to be a part of many of my friends are East Indian. They have no ethical qualms about living off the system. Children are a way to collect money.
The men do not talk to other women. We are beneath them. It is disheartening to see the growth of those kinds of interactions and situations. Culture is important in determining where to live and I appreciate diversity but not when it clashes with my values overly much.
Poor people can not afford to live in Vancouver or Victoria for the most part. Our family has traveled the world and Ottawa is the most beautiful, safe, friendly and clean city we have ever visited and now we live here. The city s social programs help all walks of life able to succeed. It is next to Gatineau a vibrant city in Quebec. A really one or 2 bedroom for me and my 2 cats. Anyway, you wrote it way back in My American wife and I shall be moving to Ottawa.
Toronto would have been our second choice and then Montreal. I agree with the description of Ottawa. As far as immigrants are concerned…. And that is for the better. I am a former resident of Ottawa who moved to Toronto after graduating from Carleton University. The Quebec side offers nightlife. I generally agree with the sentiments expressed about Ottawa on this page.
Very clean, safe, good for children. However for someone my age late 20s , I find that these family-friendly traits equate to a very boring and homogenous life. If you like any edge or spontaneity or subculture with your city, absolutely do not come here. Ottawa was nice when I moved here 5 years ago. It now is not a nice or safe place to live.
I dont like some of the cultures here. There is too much crime and its not safe if u dont drive. Its very very pricey to live and rents are too much. I will be leaving in the new year to a much better place! Hmm, I had the exact opposite feeling when I lived there for 3 months last fall..
But I felt really safe there pretty much all the time, well excluding a few exceptions, but for the most part I felt it was pretty safe. I have to say I still miss Ottawa a lot and would want to come back!! Where did you go if I may ask? I would have to disagree with this as well. Sure there are some areas that are a bit rough around the edges, but all big cities have this. I think crime rates in Ottawa as a whole are fairly low.
Has a population of , Has a population of 1. Is not a crowded city. Sits in a known earthquake zone. Has hot, humid summers and long, cold winters. Offers the second highest quality of life of any city in North America.
Is the third cleanest city in the world. Has over one hundred thousand Federal Government employees. Both Gatineau and Ottawa are within the National Capital Region, even though they may have several differences. Regardless, either city is a good place to live. Otters are incredibly cute animals, known for their charming traits like holding hands with each other to keep from drifting away.
There are a number of different species of otters around the world, Canada has a reputation as a cold country. And for good reason! A large portion of the country has year-round snow and ice, making it inhabitable for most people. But, Canada is also a large country Skip to content Ottawa and Gatineau might be two cities on either side of the river, but the difference is much more than that.
Factors Affecting Livability Housing and Rent The cost of housing and rent in the two cities are well documented.
Taxes Another area where these two neighbouring cities show their difference is in terms of taxes. Education The cost of education is a major factor for moving to Gatineau, Quebec. Health Services One of the issues Gatineau residents have with their city is the health services.
Language This is another major difference between the cities. Cost of Living The cost of living is much higher in Ottawa when compared with that of Gatineau. Job Opportunities This is one area where Ottawa is superior to Gatineau. Continue Reading.
Not knowing any French could become more than just a simple nuisance. Subsidized daycare is no joke. Asking the scary question of how much your health care is worth to you must factor into any decision to move to Gatineau. If you are military and you need to sell your house quick, Ottawa is the clear winner here.
The market is more expensive but has historically always had quicker resale and stronger demand. For military clients this a huge consideration. If you are looking to work with a Realtor on either side of the border let me know.
I am not licensed in Quebec but have some great agents that are. I have even had a house hunting trip in the past where the buyer was looking in both Ottawa and Gatineau. I can make this happen and co-ordinate everything for you. It is a challenge on a house hunting trip because of the tight timelines but it is possible.
I can always be reached on my cell at for all your real estate needs. Here is what I know about Gatineau. I always lived in the Ottawa region all my life but moved to Gatineau in At this moment doctors are next to none in Ontario or Quebec.
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