Yes, you’re almost here! You can almost taste the BeaverTails.
The city has a great site on Immigrating to Ottawa that I highly recommend you check out. Here are some highlights!
geoOttawa has lots of information for you!
As the city puts it, “Ottawa offers four distinct seasons”. Which is to say we have:
Rentals.ca—if you’re looking to rent!
And if you do rent, know your rights and responsibilities. The Landlord and Tenant Board is available if things are going off-kilter.
Realtor.ca—if you’re looking to buy or rent! If you click on a particular property, you can get more information about the neighbourhood.
If you’re looking for childcare, sign up for the City of Ottawa Child Care Registry and Waitlist.
Many schools offer pre- and post-school care.
Speaking of schools, there are private schools, but four main school boards:
| Language | Public | Catholic |
|---|---|---|
| English | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | Ottawa Catholic School Board |
| French | Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario | Écoles catholiques Centre-Est |