Student Life in Canada’s Capital city!

Algonquin College is located in Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. With a population of 1.3 million, Ottawa is the fourth largest city in Canada. It offers all of the advantages of the big city, while remaining safe, clean, and easy to navigate.

Ottawa has a strong government presence, including embassies, high commissions and consulates representing countries from around the world. The nation’s capital is also home to a world-class research and development infrastructure, a high concentration of technology companies, and the head offices of many organizations.

Ottawa is known for its Rideau Canal, a busy waterway in the summer and the world’s longest skating rink in the winter. In addition to this popular attraction, Ottawa is home to many parks, beaches, hills and trails. Ottawa is also home to Canada’s Parliament, comprised three beautiful historic building located on Parliament Hill.

Some quick Ottawa facts:

• Diverse pubs and restaurants reflect the best foods from every culture
• Ottawa showcases the best of arts and culture from around the world with the highest concentration of national museums and galleries
• Over 60 festivals annually, including Winterlude, Jazz & Blues Festivals, Dragon Boat Festival, Hot Air Balloon Festival, and the Tulip Festival
• The ByWard Market, located in the heart of the city, is a fresh fruit and vegetable market by day, and a thriving hotspot for music, comedy and dancing by night
• Located across the river from the French province of Québec
• A diverse cultural history and large immigrant population have brought all of the world’s major faiths to the capital
• Over 850 Parks
• 300 km of bike trails and 200 km of ski trails
• Camping in nearby Algonquin Park

So come check out Algonquin College, in Canada’s beautiful Capital city!