


Located along the Ottawa River, Ottawa lies in the province of Ontario across the river from the city of Hull. The city itself has plenty of open green space, mostly in parks and wilderness areas, and is surrounded by an "emerald necklace" of farmland, and forests, as well as hundreds of crystal clear lakes, rivers and streams.
All four seasons make a fair showing and vary considerably. Spring brings moderate temperatures and beautiful flowering bulbs through the city. Fall also has pleasantly moderate weather and beautiful foliage. Winters are bitterly cold and snow falls from November through March but the city rarely shuts-down. Summer is pleasantly warm but can also be a bit humid.