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Living in Ottawa

Ottawa is the 8th most walkable large city in Canada with 883,391 residents.

Ottawa has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

The most walkable Ottawa neighborhoods are Alta Vista, Barrhaven and Stittsville.

Nearby Apartments

45 Walk Score of Ottawa, CA-ON

Ottawa is a Car-Dependent city

Most errands require a car.

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St. Gabriel School

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Quickie

Most errands require a car in Ottawa.

Ottawa is the 8th most walkable large city in Canada with a Walk Score of 45.

Ottawa Apartments for Rent

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Ottawa Neighborhoods

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Population

1 Alta Vista 49 58 69 44,266
2 Barrhaven 41 44 67 45,651
3 Stittsville 34 37 50 25,610

Eating & Drinking

There are about 4,773 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Ottawa.

People in Ottawa can walk to an average of 12 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Thi Fusion Lounge and Bar Restaurant

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Kanata Family Diner

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50 Transit Score of Ottawa, CA-ON

Ottawa has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Ottawa apartments for rent near public transit.

Public Transit Routes

Ottawa has good public transportation and about 181 bus and 1 light rail lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Ottawa on public transit.

64 Bike Score of Ottawa, CA-ON

Ottawa is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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All Saints High School

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The Gladstone

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1712 Gage Crescent - For Rent - $1350+ per month

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Kristy's Restaurants Inc

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Quickie

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All Saints High School

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48 Percy St

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1309 Parc Du Village St

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Preston Hardware

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Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre

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