Ottawa
Urban city living in Ottawa.
What it’s like to live in Ottawa, who it suits, what homes cost and how to get around — with live listings and local guidance from Kaitlynn Martins.
At a Glance
Ottawa is a full-service city with a downtown core, established neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions on the edges. Central neighbourhoods are generally walkable to shops, transit and services; outer suburbs lean on the car.
- TypeDetached, Semi-detached
- PopulationApprox. 1,017,449
- LifestyleProfessionals, First-time buyers
- LocationOttawa, Ottawa
Real Estate
Mostly detached, semi-detached, townhomes. See what’s for sale right now.
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Schools
Served by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board, plus French-language options.
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Transportation
OC Transpo buses and O-Train light rail, VIA Rail. Highways: 417, 416, 174.
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Highlights
Parks, schools, shopping and healthcare near Ottawa, mapped from live local data.
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Lifestyle
Central neighbourhoods are generally walkable to shops, transit and services; outer suburbs lean on the car.
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