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Where is Ottawa located in relation to the Ottawa River and Gatineau?

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Know the reason why Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the Canadian capital — Ottawa Examining why Queen Victoria chose Ottawa as the Canadian capital.

Ottawa is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa River. It is located directly across the river from Gatineau, which is positioned on the north bank in the province of Quebec.12