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Hey everyone! Looks like I may be headed to Ottawa this September. Was wondering if there are any Basers in the city who have some local advice! Where to live? What to do? Is it cheaper to live in Gatineau? Do weekly Hip concerts in Ontario still happen ... ?
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I lived in Ottawa for 3 years when I was taking journalism at Algonquin College. Cool city. I lived in Nepean, which is right near the college. I don't remember the cost of living being overly expensive, however that was almost 15 years ago, so I'm sure things have changed since then. If you own a bike, it's a great city for cycling. Skating on the Canal in the winter is a must, and the Byward Market is a great spot for eating, bar hopping, shopping, etc... and of course the annual Ottawa Blues Fest is probably one of the best music festivals I've ever been to with shows happening all over the city.
If you're looking for a cheap place to eat, I highly recommend the Elgin Street Diner. Best poutine in the city hands down. Also, the Manx Pub right next door is a cool spot to hang out and throw back a couple of pints. Ottawa has a pretty decent live music scene as well. Not sure which clubs are still around, but I used to frequent Zaphod's and Babylon quite a bit. Also, I recommend checking out the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Quebec. (about a 25 min. drive from Ottawa). Amazing venue. I saw Ron Sexsmith, Ron Hawkins (Lowest of the Low), and Chris Brown & Kate Fenner at that place.
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It's cheaper to live in Gatineau, but from what i hear it's almost made up for at tax time.
Are you looking to rent, or buy? If you want to buy, they are building new houses like crazy all over the freakin' city. I live in the burbs (Barrhaven) and like it. I suppose it all depends on where you are going to work though.
I'm sure folks that live in Orleans, but work in Kanata, have horror stories of hour plus commutes every day.......
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Thanks for all the info. Move date is in two weeks... getting nervous but excited!!!
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Did you chose Ottawa or Gatineau?
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Living on the Gatineau side. Maybe its made up at tax time, but at least the beer is cheaper I suppose!
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So which basers are in Ottawa? My boyfriend and I are looking for new friends and tour guides if anyone's interested. If not, see yas at a Hip show!
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Sorry if that was a weird request. I'm just used to being a Maritimer.
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Now that I've finally remembered that this site exists, I can chime in and say I live in the burbs of Ottawa (Barrhaven). I work downtown though, and am always game for a bite or a pint.
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If you're not sure who he is, just look for the guy in the ugly sweater and short shorts.
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Lizard King returns and immediately starts trolling Bonner. It's like six years ago all over again.
Jeff
June 21, 2003 Toronto, ON: SkyDome
July 1, 2004 Toronto, ON: Molson Amphitheatre
November 26, 2004 Toronto, ON: Air Canada Centre
June 24, 2006 Toronto, ON: Historic Fort York
May 10, 2007 Indianapolis, IN: The Vogue
July 14, 2011 Edmonton, AB: Northlands Festival Site
June 30, 2012 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: The Commons at Butler's Barracks
January 23, 2013 Edmonton, AB: Rexall Place
July 28, 2016 Edmonton, AB: Rexall Place
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fingernailsonhull Wrote:Lizard King returns and immediately starts trolling Bonner. It's like six years ago all over again.
what can I say, I was bored.
ps: Hello Jeff, how you been?
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Lizard King Wrote:fingernailsonhull Wrote:Lizard King returns and immediately starts trolling Bonner. It's like six years ago all over again.
what can I say, I was bored.
ps: Hello Jeff, how you been?
I'm good, man. How are you? Haven't seen you around here for a while.
Jeff
June 21, 2003 Toronto, ON: SkyDome
July 1, 2004 Toronto, ON: Molson Amphitheatre
November 26, 2004 Toronto, ON: Air Canada Centre
June 24, 2006 Toronto, ON: Historic Fort York
May 10, 2007 Indianapolis, IN: The Vogue
July 14, 2011 Edmonton, AB: Northlands Festival Site
June 30, 2012 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON: The Commons at Butler's Barracks
January 23, 2013 Edmonton, AB: Rexall Place
July 28, 2016 Edmonton, AB: Rexall Place
