Ottawa Key Stats for Meeting Planners
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Centers:
Airport: Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
| Population | 1,168,788 | Destination Type Listings |
| Hotels | 100 | • Beach destination |
| Hotel Rooms | 19,000 | • Golf destination |
| Unique Venues | 28 | • Ski destination |
| Restaurants | 55 | • Smoke free restaurants |
| Average Hotel Room Rate | $169 USD |
| Average Daily Food Cost | $83 USD |
| Approximate Taxi Fares from YOW to Downtown | $20-25 USD |
| Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost | $227 USD |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Est. Driving Time | Est. Min. Flying Time | Est. Flight Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal, QC | 194 km | 2 hr 6 min | 43 min | $300+ USD |
| Drummondville, QC | 229 km | 3 hr 13 min | n/a | n/a |
| Toronto, ON | 450 km | 4 hr 39 min | 1 hr 3 min | $220+ USD |
| Quebec City, QC | 445 km | 4 hr 46 min | 1 hr 4 min | $550+ USD |
| New York, NY | 715 km | 5+ hrs | 1 hr 22 min | $510+ USD |
Ottawa Climate Information
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec High -°C | 10 | 12 | 23 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 16 |
| Rec High -°F | 50 | 54 | 75 | 86 | 90 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 91 | 81 | 68 | 61 |
| Avg High -°C | -6 | -4 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 4 | -3 |
| Avg High -°F | 21 | 24 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 76 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 26 |
| Avg Low -°C | -14 | -12 | -6 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 3 | -2 | -11 |
| Avg Low -°F | 6 | 9 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 61 | 59 | 49 | 38 | 28 | 12 |
| Rec Low -°C | -35 | -30 | -27 | -15 | -2 | -- | 2 | 3 | -2 | -6 | -- | -31 |
| Rec Low -°F | -31 | -22 | -17 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 39 | 27 | 21 | -- | -24 |
| Rainfall - cm. | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainfall - in. | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
Ottawa experiences four distinct seasons, with spring generally being the shortest in length. Ottawa is the world's second coldest capital after Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as temperatures range from -15°C to -5°C in January. Summers are equally extreme, with heat, humidity and temperatures reaching 32°C.
Winter usually brings a few heavy snowfalls, and occasional rainfalls occur throughout the rest of the year. June and early September have the most pleasant temperatures, making these months the best time to visit the city.
Ottawa Details
| Country Code | 1 |
| Official Language | English, French |
| Currency | CAD |
| Sales Tax | 13% |
| Standard Tipping Practice | 15% |
| Credit Cards and Travelers Checks Widely Accepted? | Yes |
| Electricity | 120V / 60Hz |
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