Is Ottawa the Most Boring City in Canada?

I spent 24 hours traveling around Ottawa, trying to understand why it's known to be Canada's most boring city. NOTE: Ottawa being a “boring” city IS NOT my opinion - It Is from Google search results.

From trying new things in the morning, afternoon, evening, night, and the middle of the night, there is honestly no shortage of activities to try in Ottawa... you just have to look in the right places.

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OVERVIEW
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Ottawa Is Boring
1:01 Parliament Bike
1:39 Parliament Tour
2:42 Finding Breakfast
4:14 Gatineau
6:05 Best Pizza in Canada
7:09 Sports & Shtuff
8:46 1AM Poutine
9:24 Famous Sunrise + Outro

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[belto]

So many idiots disliking the video before watching. He doesn't even say it's a boring place but as a person that lived there for a decade I can tell you that there is nothing going on in Ottawa!

[flutesiva]

Ottawa isn’t for everyone! I love Ottawa! Can’t live anywhere else in the world!

[craigoroni]

I'm from Ottawa, but have also lived abroad in a few big cities and well traveled.

Is Ottawa boring? No. But it's also definitely not exciting LOL. But, if you take all the good parts and areas of it, along with the many festivals, local sports and outdoors, the green space, you'll definitely realize it's not boring if you check things out. It's a gorgeous city❤
Great video! 😊

[RaggyLodz]

Having lived in Ottawa for the a number of years, I can tell you that it is a lovely city with plenty of things to do. Having also lived in places like Montreal and Toronto, I prefer Ottawa to those cities.

I'd wager anyone who claims it is boring doesn't have a sense of what they want out of life.

[kendrawilcox]

“Life is a set of experiences that we choose to create for ourselves.” Love it!

[proulxr]

As a Ottawa citizen there are plenty of things to see and do in the national capital! I think it gets it’s “boring” title because it is a very government oriented but if you look beyond that Ottawa has a lot to offer and it really is a beautiful city! 😍🇨🇦

[hiteshj]

This was a treasure to watch man! Your way of vlogging is super engaging and fun! Always love to see your new uploads! Keep it up.

[tnt]

I'm from Ottawa and I agree it is the most boring city, but I love it.

[lilgamergirl]

Ottawa is 'boring' in that everyone here is family oriented and entertains ourselves outdoors. Also, it's quiet and safe. But as you show, it's not boring if you take advantage of those things. Also, thank you for mentioning diversity. We are so proud of that. (At least I am).

[AndreaM]

I moved to Ottawa 35 years ago. I’m very happy here, never have I been bored.

[musingwithreba]

Hiya! Mike Downie sent me! 😁

I've been to Ottawa a bunch of times and I've NEVER been bored there. I honestly can't figure out why people think it's boring. There's lots to see and do. And lots of great food! And I have celiac disease so that's saying a lot!

[diegooliveira]

I really liked this city when i was travelling around Omtario in 2019. Since there, i decided to move to Canada (becase i'm brazilian and i live in São Paulo) and now i'm ready to move Vancity in 2022. Well, it was my mindset and i realize that dream comes true. 🤙🤪😍

[jancatperson]

I've visited Ottawa twice and did not find it at all boring. I'd be happy to visit again.

[armelbirindwa]

This video was not to throw shade on our beautiful city but to bring awareness to it. Love it man

[arrais_neto]

Hey, Will. I found your channel a few weeks ago and I really like your videos. But I'd like to give you a tip to improve their quality. Try to balance the volume levels between your voice and the music. When I watch on my cellphone it doesn't bother me, but if I'm watching on the TV and it is late, I have to keep turning the volume up and down during the whole video. There are some free compressor plug-ins that can do that and it's pretty easy. Keep it up! It's a mindset! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[AndyMoon]

This video is just what I needed for my upcoming trip this Thursday. Thanks!!!!

[beans]

Ottawa is boring once you've seen all the "landmarks" and in bad weather!! I think that's why locals find it boring. If it's too cold, too warm, too rainy, not much to do!

[briangraham]

Thank you for reinvigorating my love of Ottawa, my hometown. Yes, Farinella's Pizza is incredible. My waist could be a testament to how good it is if Ottawa didn't have so many outdoor areas to exercise. And I, too, have travelled to Naples for the world's best. For those not living in Ottawa: Winters are cold (dress warmly), but there's still lots to do. Each winter, the National Capital Commission (NCC) transforms the historic Rideau Canal into the world's longest skating rink. The Rideau Canal Skateway winds its way through the heart of downtown Ottawa, over a total length of 7.8 kilometres (about 4 miles, for American visitors). The skating season typically runs from early January to early March, but it is weather-dependent. Traditional Ottawa winter guilty pleasure: Beavertails (sweet or savoury, fried-dough pastries available at the canal skating rink or in the Byward Market). FYI: In January 2019, Ottawa had the dubious honour of being the coldest national capital in the world when the temperature dropped to -24C (-11F) with a wind chill that made it feel like -36C (-32F), beating out the usual top three of Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), Astana (Kazakhstan), and Moscow (Russia). Ottawa is usually the 7th coldest.

[windsongdesigns]

Ottawa is not boring!! So much to see and do. I grew up there and after traveling the world, I really appreciate what Ottawa has to offer. Come and see for yourself.

[RedHillian]

Cracking trip of a city, thanks for showing us stuff! I'm definitely going to have to add it to the itinerary for when I can finally visit Canada again!