Nottawa City is a Canadian city in Eastern Ontario on the border with Quebec. Located on the south shore of the Ottawa River, the city is split in half by the Rideau River. The city's total area is approximately 2,779 square kilometers. Gatineau, Quebec, to the north, is a French-speaking city. The city is four and a half hours away from Montreal and Toronto by car.
During the 2011 census, 65.4% of the population of Ottawa City was Christian. This includes approximately a third of Catholics and Protestants of all denominations. The remaining twenty-two percent identified as "none", or did not say which religion they practiced. After Christianity, the next largest religious groups were Islamic, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. The remaining ethnic groups are mixed.
The population of Ottawa is home to many museums and cultural institutions. Nottawa City's National Gallery of Canada opened in 1856, and the Canadian Museum of History is located near the city's downtown core. The Canadian War Museum is the country's newest federal museum and is a somber monument to war. The museum is one of Canada's premier national art collections. And while there's so much to do in the city, there's always time for a good book.
The city's official languages are French and English. However, the majority of people in Ottawa claim English as their mother tongue. Only 15.8% of the population is native French speakers, and the remaining three-quarters claim some level of bilingualism. There are many things to love about this city! The most notable is the fact that it's officially bilingual. You'll find a rich cultural scene here, and you'll find a welcoming community if you take the time to explore it.