Hee-Haws' Ottawa: “There are things to do, you just have to search for them.”

Also, it’s frozen, treacherous, and out of service for most of its history
The 7.8-kilometre skateway perhaps perfectly encapsulates Canada’s capital: It’s a family-friendly outdoor activity run by a government entity known as the National Capital Commission.
— Emily Haws, “Canada’s Most Liveable Cities,” Globe and Mail, Jan. 29, 2026.

Or, as it’s known locally, homelessness
Many skaters told The Globe and Mail that easy access to the outdoors is one of the best parts of Ottawa. With just over a million people, it has been named this year’s most livable major city in Canada.
— Ibid.

Exactly what Cartoon University means by “Ours the Task Eternal”
Lili El-Tawil – who was out skating with co-workers – agreed, but noted it is not as lively for young people as Toronto or Montreal.
Her children are now young adults, “so, they like to go party in Gatineau and in Montreal and so on,” she said.
While many people consider the city “slept-on” and want to move elsewhere, Rebecca Leslie disagrees. The Ottawa native now plays for its Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) team, the Charge.
“I think that the best part about Ottawa is how there [are] things to do, you just have to search for them,” Ms. Leslie

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