What the Capital City of Canada Has in Store for Its Students!

This absolutely vibrant capital city is also famous for its cultural diversity, bilinguality, internationally influenced multiple cuisines, nature of the people and overall demeanour. Student accommodation Ottawa, besides everything fancy here, is also par excellence ensuring a good quality life for youngsters coming from all around the globe.  

What all can be explored by youth in Ottawa?

As a student visiting this place for the first time, one must definitely pay a visit to the Parliament Building. A 50 meter high and erected by virtue of the Victorian Gothic sandstone, this splendid structure overlooks the eye-catching Ottawa River. In case you didn’t know, during the 1916 fire outbreak, one part of this building remained untouched and unburnt. This is the Parliament Library which forms a magnificent octagon right opposite the building’s entrance. An avid book reader would love to explore every nook and corner of the classic, historic Centre Block and partake in the question period during government sessions. 

For all nature lovers, the 1.6 meter deep Rideau Canal is where you should be during a warm weekend afternoon. This canal connects Kingston with Ottawa on the Ontario River. This place will also be of prime interest for history enthusiasts as the original intent for this route was strategically created between Montreal and Ontario for military purposes during the 1812 war with the United States.

Another striking destination is the Canadian War Museum which is renowned for its architectural value and throws light on the military past of the country. The galleries and exhibits present here encompass war details from the early 16th century, pictures of French and Iroquois people and contribution of Canada in the first and second world wars. 

If art and aesthetics drive you berserk, the National Gallery of Canada will blow your mind. It’s the epitome of architectural masterpiece with towers forming a prism-like glass structure that reflects the nearby lines of Parliament buildings. Inside this gallery, there is a unique display of aboriginal art, religious works and development of Canadian art. 

The incredible panoramic view at the top of the Peace Tower is of utmost fascination among tourists as well. Popularly known as the Tour De La Paix, the highest point in the city of Ottawa, one can witness the entire river of Gatineau and the Parliament Hill from this observation deck. Up towards the elevator, the tower bells toll in memory of the Canadian martyrs of World War 1. 

Additionally, there is a remarkable assortment of aviation and space museums, the very noteworthy Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, the Royal Canadian Mint, Byward Market known for its varieties of flowers and berries, the Dows lake Pavilion with restaurants and bars for students’ hang out, the Tulip Festival for spring holidays and so much more that you can dream in an almost perfect city to possess. 

The best place for academics in Ottawa!

Without a second thought, the best and safest place for both local and international students to pursue their higher education in this city is the elite public University of Ottawa, also known as Ottawa. The main campus is situated in the heart of the city’s Downtown Core adjacent to the beautiful Rideau Canal and the neighborhood of Sandy Hill. 
13 percent is the acceptance rate of this university. It is one of the best-known universities in Canada for bilingual students with an extraordinary reputation in diverse fields such as law, medicine, and even French Literature. A wide variety of co-curricular activities and the brilliant stability maintained between academics and university life urge more and more students to seek admission here.
Student Accommodation Ottawa - where can you put it up?
There is a great range of student accommodation options available in this city. 1eleven Ottawa is one of those best-suited stays for students traveling from any part of the world for higher studies here. The property is located a mere 1.1 kilometers from the main campus and comes with lavish amenities. There are dedicated study areas, 24 hours fitness centers and game rooms, expansive washrooms in the furnished rooms/suites, and a good number of grocery markets at a stone's throw distance.

So, as long as you are a student in Ottawa, your parents can stay relieved!