Ottawa vs Cold Weather?

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I'm considering moving from Toronto to Ottawa and I hear lot's of 'brutally', 'unbearably' cold weather type of remarks regarding Ottawa's weather in winter time. Is it really so BAD?
Any unpleasant or pleasant examples would be helpful. Thanks!

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I come from a small town near Ottawa and have moved 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. Now I want to move back because the weather here is so much colder.There is a lot more snow too..The winters are really nasty compared to Ottawa .I sugest you go for for it......move to Ottawa .Not as hectic and violent either.

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You are moving from the Saucepan into the Fire.
Why do you want to spend a miserable life in Totonto or Ottawa when you could be enjoying yourself in Vancouver or Halifax?
i can't see that much of a difference between ottawa and toronto for the weather in the winter.. they aren't that far appart
i can imagine maybe a degree or two here and there..
perhaps maybe a difference of snowfall..

but the winters have been getting warmer it seems.. at least in my part of the province..
i'm in kingston which isn't to far from either place
Hell no - I live here now for 20 years and the winters are just fine. And if you like skating...
The Winters are no different from Toronto.