Your Expat Community in Ottawa

Culture, Sports, and High Salaries in Ottawa

With the second-highest salaries in Canada and the country's most educated workforce, competition for the best jobs in Ottawa can be fierce; expats who secure employment before relocation have a big advantage. Main industries include telecommunications, IT, life sciences, the media, health and social services, education, high-tech industries, and manufacturing. Expats who can fluently speak both English and French will find more open doors into the job market. Sports enthusiasts are spoiled for choice, with ice hockey, football, baseball, and soccer played at large stadiums such as the Canadian Tire Center. Culture lovers can head to the Museum of Contemporary Photography, National Gallery, or Museum of Nature for a wide variety of exhibitions, or attend the National Arts Center to see classical music, theater, and dance. Find lively nightlife in the Byward Market district or head to the Casino du Lac-Leamy. Shoppers can choose between the designer boutiques of the Rideau Centre and enjoy the more unusual and unique offerings of Byward Market. Expats wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city can reconnect with nature at one of the many inner city parks or more expansive national parks such as Gatineau Hills. Ottawa also hosts a sailing club and the largest ice rink in the world.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Warsaw or Milan, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Meet Fellow Expats with InterNations Events

With InterNations you are invited to socialize, network, and have fun with fellow expats already living in Ottawa at our regular events and get-togethers. Our groups will also put you in touch with like-minded expats who share your interests in arts and culture, outdoor activities, salsa dancing, and photography. InterNations gives you access to a range of resources to ensure your relocation is as worry free as possible and you build a fulfilling new life in Ottawa.