Norway The Gulf Stream has this effect only on the northern parts of Norway, not in the south, despite what is commonly believed. The northern coast of Norway would thus be ice-covered if not for the Gulf Stream. As a side-effect, the Scandinavian Mountains prevent continental winds from reaching the coastline, causing very cool summers throughout Atlantic Norway. Oslo has more of a continental climate, similar to Sweden's. The mountain ranges have subarctic and tundra climates. There is also very high rainfall in areas exposed to the Atlantic, such as Bergen. Oslo, in comparison, is dry, being in a rain shadow.
Embassy of Norway in Ottawa Montreal since 1934. In 1949 the embassy was moved to the Canadian capital of Ottawa and upgraded to an embassy, led by an ambassador. Embassy of Norway in Ottawa The Embassy of Norway in Ottawa was established in 1949. The main task of the embassy is to promote Norwegian interests in Canada and further develop Norwegian-Canadian relations. In addition to the embassy there are eleven Norwegian Honorary Consuls in different locations in Canada. Due to a representation agreement all visa applications for Norway in Canada are handled by the Embassy of Denmark in Ottawa. Norway's diplomatic representation in Canada was