What is the capital city of Canada?

The right answer is Ottawa.

The capital stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of southern Ontario. The 2011 census reported a population of 883,391 making it the fourth-largest city in Canada.

It was founded in 1826 and called Bytown. Later in 1855, the name of the city was changed to "Ottawa", the city has evolved into a political and technological centre of Canada. The city name "Ottawa" was chosen in reference to the Ottawa River nearby, which is a word derived from the Algonquin word Odawa, meaning "to trade". By the way, the city is home to a number of post-secondary, research, and cultural institutions, including the National Arts Centre and the National Gallery.

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Carol Briggs

Have visited many cities in Canada throughout my lifetime. They are all beautiful! I especially loved visiting Ottawa in the spring when they had their tulip festival.

Amanda Read

I was right and I'm on the other side of the pond

Jean Anne Dilcock

I'm Canadian and thankful for that.

marilynmitri

I haven't been there, but it sounds nice. I like the explanation of the name.

allysweets

As a Canadian I am so happy to see all of these positive comments from people all over the world who have visited. ❤️

Wayne Linburg

Ottawa is a most beautiful, interesting and European looking city. I recommend all the museums and scenic tours. There are plenty of great restaurants too.

Wayne Linburg

Kathy West, Toronto is the capital of the Province of Ontario. Ottawa, though still being in the same Province, is the Canadian capital.

Sharon Adams

I better know this as I am Canadian ....

zorah howard

Whew ! I had to think about it.

Katalin Viorel

I'm an European, so while I love my continent and her beautiful countries, I hope that one day I will be able to visit Canada.

nikita hill

I give up

Kathy West

I visited Niagra Falls, & stayed in the hotel where Marilyn Monroe starred in the film of the same name, I thought Toronto was the Capital, I have family there.

Suraya Choudhury

Visited Canada and loved it too with family !

Denise Crépin

We live in Valleyfield, Qc. about one and a half hour from Ottawa, We just love 💕 love, love the capital of Canada. Often drive there as a pleasure trip.

Ivan Hall

Vancouver ‘86 world’s fair.

Kristen Hertel

I went to Ottawa in 1974. Beautiful city; I remember seeing the changing of the guard at the government buildings. I've also been to Montreal, Quebec City, and Toronto. My family lived in Vermont at the time, so it was easy to travel to Canada.