Geography & Regions
Ottawa -- the capital of Canada
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It sits in the province of Ontario, on the Ottawa River, and is home to the federal Parliament.
Key facts
- ◆ Ottawa is located in the province of Ontario.
- ◆ Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the capital in 1857.
- ◆ It is the seat of Canada's federal government and Parliament.
- ◆ The Ottawa River forms part of the border between Ontario and Quebec.