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Ottawa, ON Moving Tips and Services

U-Haul has named Ottawa the #7 Top Destination City in our 2014 Canadian Migration Trends Report 
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Found on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is the fourth largest city in Canada as well as its national capital. Home to more than 880,000 residents, Ottawa is a culturally focused city, especially surrounding downtown. You’ll find amazing ethnic cuisines, boutiques, galleries, and more in areas such as ByWard Market, Parliament Hill and the Golden Triangle. Ottawa is a family-oriented city with a high quality of life, plenty of shopping options, and a small town charm. Furthermore, this is a city of festivals; there are plenty of things to see and do. Some of the larger festivals include Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, Fringe Festival, Folk Music Festival, and the Canadian Tulip Festival. During the winter, Winterlude is Canada’s largest festival, hosted all throughout Ottawa with a focal point on Rideau Canal Skateway. If you are not yet familiar with the area, the Ottawa Rapid Transit and light rail will help you navigate through the city. Ottawa is a beautiful city in Canada, and you’ll be sure to enjoy your time as a new resident.

Helpful Tips for Moving to and Living in Ottawa

We have more than 10 truck rental facilities within the city limits of Ottawa, which will make it easier to rent or return your moving truck. Check out the information listed below which may help you in the near future when moving to and living in Ottawa.

  • Timing Your Move – Located just about two hours west of Montreal, summers in Ottawa are fairly mild with a temperature cap around 26°C (80° F). That being said, temperatures can dip below freezing during the winter. If your moving day is between October and March, you may want to look into hiring Moving Helpers® so you can get out of the cold sooner to enjoy your new home.
  • Choosing a Neighborhood – While most of Ottawa is considered to be rural, you can find urban, fast paced living in the sophisticated downtown area while family life tends to be found in the nearby suburbs. If you are looking to live in downtown Ottawa, you can find historic homes, new modern living or catch a great view from a high-rise condo. With every move, we suggest doing research to find the right place for you and yours to settle into.
  • Quality of Life – The city of Ottawa has received many high marks and rankings for having high standards of living, friendly communities, and was recognized as the third cleanest city in the world in 2010. Year after year, Ottawa is ranked among some of the world’s top cities to live. With low violent crime rates, low unemployment, first-class schools, endless recreation options, and affordable homes, we totally get why you want to move here! Reserve a moving truck today!

Did you know?

  • Bytown was founded in September of 1826 and incorporated as a town in 1850. The name of the city changed from Bytown to Ottawa in 1855 because Governor Dalhousie authorized a division of the town into different lots. After more than 150 years, Bytown still remains the cities nickname and is survived by the oldest stone building in the city, the Bytown Museum.

 

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