ottawa

Everyday

1. Ottawa: the capital city of Canada, in the province of Ontario, on the Ottawa River. tree →
2. The Ottawa River, a big river between Ontario and Quebec. tree →
3. The Ottawa (Odawa): an Indigenous people of North America, from whom the city's name comes. tree →

In the lessons

In geography, Ottawa is the capital of Canada (not Toronto or Montreal — a common mistake). Canada's Parliament meets there on Parliament Hill. In winter the Rideau Canal freezes and becomes a very long skating rink. Phrases: in Ottawa, the capital of Canada.

Examples

• Ottawa is the capital of Canada. tree →
• The Canadian Parliament meets in Ottawa. tree →
• In winter, people skate on the frozen canal in Ottawa. tree →
• Ottawa is in the province of Ontario. tree →
• Many people think Toronto is Canada's capital, but it's Ottawa. tree →
• The city was named after the Odawa people. tree →

Note

Always a capital O. Pronounced OTT-a-wa. Trap: Toronto is Canada's biggest city, but Ottawa is the capital.