Market Report

Ottawa, Ontario

Population: 1,017,449

Retail gap analysis

Where consumer demand and local retail supply diverge — in either direction:

Health & personal care retail

$1.21B retail-hub surplus

captures more spending than residents generate — draws from the surrounding region

Sporting goods, hobby, books & pets

$1.15B annual unmet demand

resident spending leaks to other markets

Grocery & liquor stores

$378.6M retail-hub surplus

captures more spending than residents generate — draws from the surrounding region

Total unmet demand

$1.68B

Categories tracked

6

About this analysis

These are modeled estimates from public data — the full Market Report includes detailed distribution charts, worker origin analysis, methodology notes, and full citations for every number.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (Economic Census, ACS), Statistics Canada, BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey, Overture Maps.

Full Market Report

The complete Ottawa, Ontario Market Report ($679) includes:

  • Full demographic distribution charts (vs. state/province)
  • Complete retail gap analysis with all categories
  • Worker origins and commute patterns (US only)
  • Housing market trends and price signals
  • Data quality disclosure and full methodology

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