How safe is living/ travelling in Ottawa?
• In general Canada is a very safe country and Ottawa is a very safe city. Pickpockets are rare; nonetheless guard your personal belongings as you would in any foreign city. • Women should feel comfortable travelling and walking around the city alone during the day. While the city is generally safe at night, make sure to travel with a partner in unpopulated or dark areas. • Cabs/ Taxis are readily available in all central parts of town and can be called to all other areas. Feel free to flag down a cab/ taxi, it is safe, but if you feel in anyway uncomfortable, travel with a partner. • Nightlife closes at 2am on weekends in the city. The buses stop running between 11pm and 3am. Make sure that you have planned a safe way to get home before the 2am rush of patrons exiting Pubs/ Restaurants/Bars. • Bus schedules are available online and will be provided at your accommodations. Busses run throughout the city at very reasonable rates. Bus drivers speak both French and English. Feel free to a
