Ottawa
Primary City: Ottawa
Primary State/Province: Ontario
Primary Language: English
Population: 1.9M
GDP: $81B • GDP per capita: $43,721
GAWC Class: 9
National Capital
National capital of Canada
Ottawa metro area
45.42, -75.70Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Notable Museums & Landmarks, Total Teams, Airport Score.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues1 venue
Hockey
Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams1 team
Football/Soccer • Canada
Atlético Ottawa
Ottawa • Level: 2
Other Men’s Teams4 teams
Baseball • Frontier League
Ottawa Titans
Ottawa
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Ottawa 67's
Ottawa
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Gatineau Olympiques
Gatineau
Lacrosse • Other Sports
Ottawa Black Bears
Ottawa
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Hockey • Other Women Sports
Ottawa Charge
Ottawa
Defunct/Relocated Teams11 teams
Canadian Football • Defunct
Ottawa Renegades
2002–2005
Canadian Football • Defunct
Ottawa Rough Riders
1945–1996
Hockey • Defunct
Ottawa Civics
1976
Hockey • Relocated • Defunct
Ottawa Nationals
1973
Canadian Football • Defunct
Ottawa Trojans
1947–1947
Hockey • Relocated • Defunct
Ottawa Senators
1887–1934
Hockey • Defunct
Ottawa Senators
1909
Hockey • Defunct
Smiths Falls Seniors
1906–1909
Hockey • Defunct
Brockville Hockey Club
1905–1908
Hockey • Defunct
Ottawa Victorias
1906–1908
Hockey • Defunct
Ottawa Capitals
1904
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals4 events
2007 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
2007 • Scotiabank Place
1927 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1927 • Ottawa Auditorium
1924 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1924 • Ottawa Auditorium
1920 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
1920 • Laurier Avenue Arena
All-Star Games1 event
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2012 • Scotiabank Place
Complete Event Timeline5 events
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Games
2012 • Scotiabank Place
2007 Stanley Cup Finals
Championship Finals
2007 • Scotiabank Place
1927 Stanley Cup Finals
Championship Finals
1927 • Ottawa Auditorium
1924 Stanley Cup Finals
Championship Finals
1924 • Ottawa Auditorium
1920 Stanley Cup Finals
Championship Finals
1920 • Laurier Avenue Arena
Championship History
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Ottawa, across all sports, newest first. 21in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
Top Companies
Total Market Cap: $152B across 1 companies
Source data as of August 1, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Canada Day
Ottawa • National Celebration
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
Bytown Museum
Ottawa • History
Canadian Museum of History
Gatineau • History
Canadian War Museum
Ottawa • History
Performing Arts Venues1 item
National Arts Centre
Ottawa • Concert Hall
Landmarks & Civic2 items
Canadian Parliament Buildings
Ottawa • Government
Library and Archives Canada
Ottawa • Library
Sound of Ottawa
#50 by artist origin · combined 94.8 (US 5.7 / UK 1.6) · signature decade 1950s · Full sound profile →
Top artists: Alanis Morissette, Paul Anka, Lorne Greene
Number-one singles by Ottawa artists3
(You're) Having My Baby
Paul Anka
Ringo
Lorne Greene
Lonely Boy
Paul Anka
| Single | Artist | Chart | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| (You're) Having My Baby | Paul Anka | US | 1974 |
| Ringo | Lorne Greene | US | 1964 |
| Lonely Boy | Paul Anka | US | 1959 |
Screen of Ottawa
#203 by film pedigree · score 17.3 · 5 people in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Dan Aykroyd, Dean DeBlois, Jay Baruchel, Roger Spottiswoode, Lorne Greene
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
Ottawa • 3 - International
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Rideau Canal
Ottawa • Canal - Historic
Metro System (18 stations)1 entry
O-Train
Ottawa • 18 stations
Central Bank1 entry
Bank of Canada
Ottawa • Central Bank