Ottawans

Canada's capital residents

Ottawans are residents or natives of Ottawa, the capital city of Canada.

The term functions as both noun and adjective: Ottawans braced for another harsh winter, the Ottawan perspective on federal politics.

Less commonly spelled Ottawians.

community

neighbours

Nearby dwelling occupants

volunteerism · solidarity · residents · festivals · mosques · churches · temples · Little Italy · Chinatown · newcomers

Canadian

hockey

Stick-and-goal sport

  • mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
  • poutineGravy-soaked fries with curds
  • toqueBrimless fitted headwear

loonie · bilingualism · eh · curling · beaver tail · snowshoe · toboggan · Commonwealth · Quebecois · francophone

civic

residents

People living somewhere

councillor · mayor · bylaw · municipality · constituency · town hall · engagement · urban planning · LRT · suburbs

capital

federal

Divided governmental authority

bureaucracy · politicians · Senate · House of Commons · Supreme Court · Prime Minister · Governor General · National Gallery · civil servants · bilingual

Opposites
Canadian city rivalry/contrast

OttawansTorontonians

Toronto's population

Montrealers · Quebecers · Vancouverites · New Yorkers · Londoners

Family

Ottawa

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G