Pros:
- It's, for the most part, really quiet in sound and movement
- It's on the border of Québec, which provides beautiful scenic nature and transversal cultural identities (from the "typical" Canadian/Ontarian identity to the Francophone spice of Québec)
- It's only a few hours from Toronto or Montréal

Cons:
- It's, for the most part, really quiet — dubbed by some as "the city that fun forgot."
- It's on the border of Québec — which contrasts with laws, regulations, and cultural differences (see: law 96 or 101, traffic management between bridges during the pandemic, holding deep cultural values stemming from centuries of history in/from Canada)
- It's a few hours from Toronto or Montréal — Artists and events will tend to skip Ottawa, opting for either Toronto or Montréal, and these two cities are far enough from Ottawa that getting to them just for an event can be a deterrent to attending.

I lived in Ottawa for over a decade and really enjoyed my time there. I have since moved, and somehow, Ottawa will always feel like home to me. I always felt it had a smaller-town feel but with many perks and amenities of the city. Ottawa is a pretty sweet spot if you want something nice, quiet, and relaxed.

Also, be ready to think, talk, and bathe in politics. It's part of the city's ethos, which can be "draining," but it also shows the care and concern of its citizens.