Ottawa?
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- MSTRPLN
Anyone here from Ottawa?
I've been living here for about four months now and am just getting my bearings of the city and the creative scene (or lack thereof) as compared to Montréal and NYC.
There are some cool shops and boutique agencies, but i'm really looking to expand my creative network and am trying to make something positive out of the move here.
So if you're in Ottawa, get in touch!
http://www.mstrpln.com
- Tungsten0
Throw some eggs at 24 Sussex Drive. Harper might be home.
- jaylarson0
i heard there are cool waterfalls downtown.
- stewdio0
juhls?
- non0
I'm really close (in Hull, accross the bridge). Lots of great stuff happening here, but usually, anglos don't really cross the bridge that often, wich is a shame (unless they're underaged and want to drink and fight).
- 5000kelvin0
*raises hand
- Great work you guys do. I actually had a chance to pass by your offices a few months back.MSTRPLN
- Same to you sir. Let's connect in the new year.5000kelvin
- Sent you a mail. Terrific work.non
- canuck0
Hello fellow canadians!
- ETM0
I wouldn't have thought Ottawa would be much other than government related projects/contracts. Is that the case? Any city will have small businesses that need work, but what about larger business? Much luck living/setting up in Ottawa but getting projects/work out of the GTA?
I am curious because my wife and I have considered Ottawa as a place to live for a while, but are concerned that its a bit vanilla a town (not saying much coming from Calgary though) and that creative work is slim.
- Jaline0
It's a great place for government jobs yes, and even the smaller companies work with a lot of government companies, but there are some worthwhile companies to take a look at. Overall, things are really growing here. It's no Toronto or Montreal or Vancouver for this industry, but it's more diverse than you'd think. I only know of print (like letterpress) groups and meet-ups. I would check out Facebook and LinkedIn for more groups.
- MSTRPLN0
@ETM
I have been doing just that for the last four months here, at the moment i'm getting the majority of my work from clients in Montreal.It's working well, but i'd like to either work on contract (or full-time) for one of the Ottawa agencies, just to keep everything consistent and have a change of pace.
If there are any Ottawa agencies looking for an interactive art director with a strong eye for branding, let's get in touch.
- AmandaLee0
I just moved here from Toronto in August and also find it kind of difficult to find people in the industry.
I'm actually trying to organize a small mixer of sorts with a member of the GDC. Looking at around the first week of Feb or so downtown in the Market. If you're interested in coming out, let me know! :)
- Bembo0
I've have a nice campsite in the mighty beard attached to the face of Ross. Lovely view.