Visitor Resources
Many resources are available to you while travelling in Ottawa or planning your trip here.
Banking and Exchange
Canadian currency uses six coins, currently in circulation—the penny (1 cent), nickel (5 cents), dime (10 cents), quarter (25 cents), loonie (1 dollar) and toonie (2 dollars). The five most common bill denominations ($5, $10, $20, $50, $100) are each a different colour. More »
Tourist Safety
Ottawa is a very safe city for residents and visitors. The streets are wide, safe and well lit at night.
According to the most recent statistics, Ottawa has one of the lowest crime rates of any city in Canada. As well, overall Canadian crime rates have been in decline for many years. More »
Visitors with Disabilities
Many efforts have been made to provide programs, infrastructure and services so that Ottawa is as barrier-free as possible. More »
Tourist Information
Ottawa Tourism is a not-for-profit organization that works to help visitors to the Nation’s Capital and to promote Ottawa as a travel destination. More »
Conventions and Conferences
Ottawa is an excellent destination for conferences and meetings large and small. More »
Ottawa Weather
Ottawa’s weather has four distinct seasons. The summers are hot and humid. The winters are cold and snowy. Spring temperatures are mild, but there is lots of rain. More »