Orléans
Suburban living in Ottawa.
What it’s like to live in Orléans, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
Lifestyle
Living in Orléans
Orléans is family-oriented subdivisions, parks and plazas, with a commuter-friendly position in the region. Daily errands are usually a short drive; some newer town centres are becoming more walkable.
Orleans is a satellite suburban community in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, located along the Ottawa River about 16 km from Downtown Ottawa. Based on the adjusted boundary definition used for Orléans, the community had a population of 139,309 in the 2021 Canadian Census. Originally settled in the 1830s by predominantly French Canadian families and centred on the parish of St. Joseph d'Orléans, it developed as one of the National Capital Region's principal Francophone communities before undergoing rapid suburban growth during the late 20th century. (Source: Wikipedia)
Who it’s best for
Utilities & services
Municipal water and sewer, natural gas and high-speed internet in most neighbourhoods.