I grew up in Ottawa, in a very academically-oriented and loving household. It's a beuatiful city but once you're done schooling the civil-service atmosphere makes it very staid and placid.
No, but then again I never have had a longer-term vision for what it would be. And that's been great! My life has evolved to places and opportunities I could never have imagined and have immensely enjoyed.
Be ready to commit for the next 2 years . Reconsider any career move thtaawill require more than 2 years to become worthwhile.