Any recommendations for an optometrist in Ottawa? And what pieces of information do I need (which a doc might not give me) to order new glasses online? (sorry, multi-pronged) [more inside]
posted by Decimask on Oct 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Buying a new desktop computer for gaming, programming and photography, in Canada. [more inside]
posted by Monday, stony Monday on Sep 10, 2009 - 19 answers

What would you do if you were a recent engineering graduate? (What companies would you be looking into across Canada?) [more inside]
posted by MechEng on Aug 31, 2009 - 10 answers

Is the Ottawa river good for swimming in? [more inside]
posted by ~ on Aug 16, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there any animals in the Ottawa (Canada) area likely to be harmed by flushable cat litter?
posted by Jairus on Jul 31, 2009 - 3 answers

Moving from Ottawa to Montreal - looking for a recommendation for a good mover (or movers I should not use). [more inside]
posted by Lemurrhea on Jul 21, 2009 - 5 answers

CanadaDayinOttawaFilter: What are the Don't Miss activities and attractions in Ottawa on Canada Day? Bonus points for additional recommendations for things to do on the drive to and in and around Montreal on July 2nd & 3rd? [more inside]
posted by dismitree on Jun 17, 2009 - 10 answers

« J'en ai besoin d'améliorer mon français, » or: "I need to improve my French." I'm looking for advice from anyone who has worked on improving or regaining their n^th language. [more inside]
posted by Decimask on May 10, 2009 - 16 answers

Moving to Ottawa in the Fall. Looking for some apartment/ neighborhood/ living-in-the-area advice - anecdotes welcome! [more inside]
posted by tybeet on Apr 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Where should I go tomorrow in Ottawa to take pictures simply for the sake of taking pictures? [more inside]
posted by Abbril on Mar 28, 2009 - 11 answers

An imaginative thank you for my choir members? [more inside]
posted by LN on Mar 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I find cheap eyeglasses in or near Ottawa, Ontario? [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Feb 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Drive from Ottawa, Ontario to Mont Tremblant, Quebec mid April. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by canoehead on Feb 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm thinking of moving from Ottawa to Vancouver. How would you compare these cities in terms of: a) their green-tech/environmental and software/high-tech sectors; b) the nightlife, specifically live music and indie/foreign films? (More inside) [more inside]
posted by blue grama on Dec 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I go swimming with my dog near Ottawa, ON? [more inside]
posted by Chick Pea on Aug 28, 2008 - 8 answers

CanadaFilter: Moving Ottawa to West coast. [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Jul 26, 2008 - 7 answers

Ontario Crown Land: Help me find somewhere to go camping near Ottawa this weekend. [more inside]
posted by sunshinesky on Apr 29, 2008 - 6 answers

What are the best things to do/see in Ottawa and Montreal from June 26th to June 30th (I do realize that I am just missing the amazing Canada Day activities in Ottawa but can't help it). [more inside]
posted by saradarlin on Apr 25, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm going to Ottawa tomorrow, and I just found out that the Rideau Canal is officially closed for the season. What? It's -9C in Ottawa and is staying below zero for the next few days. So, what are my chances of getting some ice skating in? [more inside]
posted by kamelhoecker on Mar 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Travel question: I want to travel from Ottawa to Boston for a weekend and an looking for any decent options aside from flying. [more inside]
posted by sindark on Mar 5, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the best bra shop and bra fitting you can get in Ottawa? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Feb 11, 2008 - 5 answers

Help the choir I'm trying to start find a home! [more inside]
posted by LN on Dec 10, 2007 - 3 answers

I need help understanding how to switch to a VOIP service, with bonus points for recommendations about an ISP in Ottawa that can provide dry loop DSL. [more inside]
posted by valleys on Oct 25, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm thinking about visiting Ottawa, Canada for a month in June 2008 to do this course at Carleton. Looking for advice on how to make the most of our visit, as well as practical tips on where to stay, how to get around and so on. [more inside]
posted by obiwanwasabi on Sep 12, 2007 - 17 answers

What are some good "team outings" for a smallish team (10) (where team means corporate) of 20 and 30-somethings in Ottawa, Ontario? It has to be reasonably cross cultural and accessible; this is the usual mix of people that happens in high-tech.
posted by Bovine Love on Aug 8, 2007 - 9 answers

A few weeks ago, I asked MeFites about the best parts of Ottawa to live in. Now that I have moved to the city, I am looking for an actual place to stay. Any inside information from Ottawa residents would be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by sindark on Jul 14, 2007 - 4 answers

I've just been offered a job in Ottawa and I need to decide where to live. [more inside]
posted by sindark on Jun 7, 2007 - 30 answers

The Steelcase Think chair: is it worth it, and how to find around Ottawa, Canada? [more inside]
posted by paperclip on Mar 24, 2007 - 5 answers

I am travelling with my SO to meet my parents tomorrow in Ottawa, a city none of us live in or have lived in. I searched some city guides earlier for restaurants & found some places that looked good, but I hadn't yet made a reservation. Long story shortened, I've been ill & have not made a reservation yet for Saturday; I also no longer think the places I originally looked at are appropriate. [more inside]
posted by Laura in Canada on Mar 8, 2007 - 13 answers

What stores in or near Ottawa carry Kenneth Cole's clothing lines?
posted by Jairus on Dec 18, 2006 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a good boarding kennel in the Ottawa area? [more inside]
posted by mikel on Nov 20, 2006 - 3 answers

Access in Ottawa - which sights should I see, where can I get free wifi? [more inside]
posted by QIbHom on Oct 3, 2006 - 30 answers

My brother is interested in getting laser eye surgery and is looking for a doctor in (or near) Ottawa, Canada. [more inside]
posted by sanitycheck on Jul 14, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm driving from Toronto to Ottawa on Canada Day weekend. I don't want to take the 401. Is this reasonably possible? [more inside]
posted by helvetica on Jun 23, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm from the UK and I'm going to Canada next week (Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa). I asked earlier, about Montreal but our plans have now expanded to other cities... So, what shouldn't I miss? Of course, there's... [more inside]
posted by handee on Apr 24, 2006 - 21 answers

Ottawa: For those of you that have heard of it, is it a generally pleasant place to live? [more inside]
posted by shucks on Dec 30, 2005 - 20 answers

Can anyone recommend a data recovery service in Ottawa? [more inside]
posted by docgonzo on Nov 2, 2005 - 5 answers

Leaving for Ottawa in 3 hours, and I just realised the place I'm staying has dial-up access only. Does anyone know of places in the vicinity of the US Consulate (or anywhere else downtown, really) where I can get wireless internet access (free would be great, but not necessary)? [more inside]
posted by darsh on Jun 14, 2005 - 12 answers