Ottawa's Rapid Growth

Over the last 30 years, Ottawa has been growing in leaps and bounds. It is the 4th largest metropolitan area in Canada and has a population of close to 1.4 million which includes Gatineau and all it adjoining towns and neighbourhoods. There is definitely considerable diversity in the population which suggests a high level of immigration in recent years but it is also clear that people are coming from other parts of Canada.


The allure of Ottawa can attributed to the following:


Stable and High Paying Job Market
Ottawa has many vacant high tech and government jobs that pay well. These jobs also offer flexibility and attractive benefits packages.
Good Quality of Life
Ottawa has a variety of activities for families such as outdoor trails for hiking; beautiful lakes and waterways for swimming, boating and fishing. Ottawa has many beautiful museums and theatres for entertainment in addition to its fine cuisine. Ottawa is a host to many events throughout the year such as Winterlude, the Tulip Festival, the Jazz Festival, the Blues Fest and numerous Fire Works Displays. Ottawa also has a professional Hockey, Soccer and Football team.
Excellent Healthcare facilities
Ottawa has some of the best hospitals and doctors in the country.
Affordable
For a large city with all the amenities, Ottawa is still relatedly cheap. While food might be a little expensive, fuel is one of the cheapest in the country. Real estate is booming but a small family can still afford to buy a starter home unlike the other larger cities in North America.