I think it's pretty unlikely that you will find any interesting orchid
vendors in Ottawa. You will definitely find the paperwork nightmare you
speak of. Canada has a HUGE public service sector, they live for
paperwork, and Ottawa is the epicenter.

Do yourself a favor and buy some maple syrup at the Byward Market and
shop for orchids back in the USA....where the Canadians get them.

Dave
(A Canadian expatriate)