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Ottawa South

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Updated Monday, October 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ottawa South month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ottawa South are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and July the wettest (about 110 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-3.1-12.0754.8
February-1.1-11.4785.9
March4.1-6.0837.4
April11.50.61058.1
May19.57.98710.1
June24.413.810711.0
July27.317.411012.1
August25.816.710511.0
September22.112.8689.6
October15.06.91046.6
November5.9-0.9774.9
December-0.3-7.6853.9

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What is being reported around Ottawa South

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People and places shaping Ottawa South

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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Dates that matter

Past and future events in Ottawa South

Future · verified dates only

Upcoming

  1. Doors Open for Music Southminster Concert

    Musical performance event scheduled to take place at Southminster United Church in Ottawa.

Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1987

    The district was created in 1987.

  2. District Creation

    The federal electoral district of Ottawa South was created in 1987.

  3. Annexation to the City of Ottawa

    Nepean Township villages such as Ottawa South were annexed to the City of Ottawa in 1907.

Current public leadership

  • John Fraser

    Serves as the Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Ottawa South.

  • David McGuinty

    Represents the federal electoral district of Ottawa South in the House of Commons of Canada.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Ottawa South has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Elkanah Billings

    Pioneer involved in early permanent European settlement near the Rideau River crossing in Old Ottawa South.

  • Dalton McGuinty

    Former Premier of Ontario and former Ottawa South MPP.

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Ottawa South yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Ottawa Citizen

    Local news publication providing coverage on Ottawa South candidates and community issues.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Rideau Canal

    UNESCO World Heritage Site tracing along the Glebe and Old Ottawa South neighbourhood.

  • Southminster United Church

    Local venue located at 15 Aylmer Avenue in Ottawa, hosting community music events.

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01 · Overview

Ottawa South, in brief

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02 · History

How Ottawa South took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ottawa South

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ottawa South

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ottawa South

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ottawa South

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ottawa South

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ottawa South

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa South

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01 · Q&A

Where is Ottawa South located and what are its coordinates?

Ottawa South is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 45.3921, -75.6873, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ottawa South?

Ottawa South has a recorded population of approximately 125,090 and observes the America/Toronto time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ottawa South?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ottawa South include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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