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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Guillaume" data-source="post: 5249560" data-attributes="member: 8052">I grew up in Gatineau which is on the north shore of the Ottawa river. For someone used to the warm Argentinian weather, yes the winters in Ottawa will seem cold. Yes frostbite is a possibility but it is not instantaneous. A simple scarf made of wool, acrylic or polartech will get you around without any trouble. Also, if you keep moving your face and extremities, you will reduce frostbite risks.As mentioned above, you will need warm clothing. While one good duvet winter coat will get you by, it is generally better to wear layers. The layers will keep more air insulation and provide better warmth while being less bulky. I generaly get by with a long sleeve shirt, a polartech sweater and an outer weather breathable shell. When the temperature drops to a point where that is uncomfortable, I add another layer of sweater.For legs, for everyday use, you can get by without any special clothing. You only need snowpants/polartech with outer shell pants when you want to go playing in the snow (skiing, snowshoeing, skating, etc.).Warm hat (tuque), gloves or mittens, and warm boots large enough to allow you to wear an extra pair of wool socks are a must. Not only will it prevent frostbite, they also help in providing a feeling of warmth.As far cost of living, rent in Ottawa of a 1 bedroom appartment, also designated as a 3.5 room appartment, will generally range from 700-1000$ per month. The exact cost will depend on whether or not the utilities (electricity, water, heat) are included, the quality of the appartment and its location. You can generally decrease the rent if you move on the Quebec side of the Ottawa river by as much as 25%. You will have a longer commute, however if you work/study in certain parts of Ottawa. Food and gorceries will probably average you between 200$-400$ a month depending on how good you are at setting a budget and sticking to it. A monthly bus pass will cost you between 80-140$ per month (averaging around 100$) depending where you live and where you work. Again, it is a bit less if you live on the Quebec side of the river, but the commute is longer and the quality of the sevice is a bit less.The Ottawa-Gatineau area is typical of capital cities in the sense that the economy is largely based on services. You have access to a lot of museums, galleries. There are some good theaters. The size of the urban area allows very good and swift access to natural settings (Rideau canal, Ottawa river, Gatineau river, Rideau river, Gatineau park, Greenbelt, etc.). Ottawa used to have a reputation of a cities where nothing happened after 21h00. That has changed somewhat in the last decade or so. Although the night life remain a little more active on the Quebec side of the river. I have always thought that the Ottawa-Gatineau has a little to offer for everyone.Note : I now live near Quebec city, but Ottawa is my hometown and I hope to be able to move back there to raise my family soon.</blockquote>

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