There are no specific safety precautions which should be taken. There is wildlife throughout the region, many of which are "scary" apex predators such as wolves and bears, but these animals have been vilified in the media, and in actuality account for very few attacks on humans note this is the local black bear, not the more dangerous brown bear which is being referred to. Other than that exercise caution only for cold in winter, and annoyances like poison ivy and biting insects in summer.
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There is a discernible accent in the Ottawa Valley though those that understand English will have little trouble understanding or being understood. There are some French speakers in the area as well, but even into the Quebec region on the other side of the Ottawa River English will be easily understood.