The city's rich ethnic diversity also includes thriving German, Lebanese, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Portuguese, and      Asian communities, among others. Throughout the year, these communities celebrate their heritage in many           colorful multicultural festivals and events.

The seat of Canada's federal government, Ottawa is a major centre for the visual and performing arts. Yet the city retains the accessibility, atmosphere and charm of a smaller centre-rich in wide-open green  spaces, parks and wilderness areas.

A four-hour drive north-east of Toronto and two hours west of Montreal, Ottawa presents visitors with a wide       selection of sightseeing and outdoor-leisure options. In fact, with more than a dozen national museums and    galleries-and a full calendar of festivals and activities-Canada's Capital Region has something for everyone.

Ottawa is one of the greenest metropolitan cities in North America, offering    an impressive number of woodlands, wildlife habitats, rivers and streams. Parks and pathways where residents can relax, run and play are everywhere.    This abundance of greenspace provides refuge from the tensions of everyday urban   living, and contributes to the high qualify of life that the people of Ottawa treasure.    That's why the City of Ottawa invests considerable money and resources in         municipal parks and pathway programs.

The City of Ottawa is committed to delivering engaging programs and services that strengthen the families and create a nurturing environment where everyone can      achieve their maximum potential. The facilities and programs are designed to meet      the needs of a diverse and changing population. Parents and children are           encouraged to participate in a number of different programs, from education to health and recreation.

Ottawa is one of the greenest metropolitan cities in North America, offering an impressive number of woodlands,   wildlife habitats, rivers and streams. Parks and pathways where residents can relax, run and play are everywhere.    This abundance of green space provides refuge from the tensions of everyday urban living, and contributes to the      high qualify of life that the people of Ottawa treasure. That's why the City of Ottawa invests considerable money        and resources in municipal parks and pathway programs.

The City of Ottawa is committed to delivering engaging programs and services that strengthen the families and      create a nurturing environment where everyone can achieve their maximum potential. The facilities and programs        are designed to meet the needs of a diverse and changing population. Parents and children are encouraged to participate in a number of different programs, from education to health and recreation.