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320 McLeod StBoutique

Built 2007, 8 storeys, about 70 suites.

457 McLeod StLoft-style, 12-ft ceilings

Built 2007, 4 storeys, 35 suites.

203 Catherine StNewer build

Built about 2019 to 2020, about 20 storeys, about 209 suites.

Parks, pathways along the canal and rivers, the Greenbelt and nearby Gatineau Park are all within a short drive of most neighbourhoods. You can be skating, skiing, cycling or hiking within minutes.

Ottawa is widely considered a safe large Canadian city, and many families say they feel comfortable letting older kids walk to school and the park. Crime varies by neighbourhood, so visit at different times of day.

In September 2026, the average sale price was about $685,640, with the benchmark for a single-family home near $705,100 and townhouses near $546,500, according to Ottawa Real Estate Board data. That's still a lot, but it goes further than in many big Canadian cities.

Growing up in a bilingual capital is a real benefit. French immersion and French-language schools are widely available, which can open doors for jobs in the federal government and beyond.

The federal public service, tech sector, universities and hospitals give many families stable incomes. Note that core federal public servants have been required in the office four days a week since July 2026.

CHEO, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, provides pediatric care for children up to age 18, which is a real comfort for parents.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest English public board. From September 2026, it is streamlining elementary programs to English and French immersion at most schools, so check how that affects your neighbourhood school.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board runs English Catholic schools and is known for strong results. Priority for enrolment generally goes to Catholic families, so check the board's rules.

The French public (CEPEO) and French Catholic (CECCE) boards teach in French. Enrolment is generally limited to families with French-language education rights, so check eligibility with each board.

The Rideau Canal Skateway had 56 skating days last winter, and Winterlude every February brings ice sculptures, snow slides and a free kids' zone across Ottawa and Gatineau.

Ottawa has the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum and the Canadian Museum of History with its children's museum. Some offer free hours, so check each museum's schedule. The Ottawa Art Gallery and Bank of Canada Museum are free.

Pumpkin patches in the fall, tulips in spring, Canada Day on Parliament Hill, beaches in summer, and Gatineau Park year-round make every season family-friendly.

Family-focused suburbs with parks, recreation centres and newer homes, close to the Kanata North tech area.

One of the city's largest family suburbs, with many townhouses and detached homes at more approachable prices.

A large east-end suburb with a strong French-speaking community and good access to French-language schools.

Walkable, established neighbourhoods near the canal, with well-regarded schools and higher prices.

Established areas close to downtown, with mature trees, parks and schools, and a mix of detached homes and townhouses.

Manotick, Carp, Richmond and other areas offer larger lots and a quieter pace. A car is a must.

Benchmark price about $705,100. The most common choice for families, with the largest selection in suburbs like Kanata, Barrhaven and Orléans.

Benchmark price about $546,500. A popular middle ground between a condo and a detached home, especially in newer suburbs.

Benchmark price about $380,800, down about 6% year over year. Condos are the entry point for many first-time buyers, mostly downtown and along transit.

OC Transpo runs buses and the O-Train, including Line 1 (east-west), Line 2 (north-south) and Line 4 (to the airport), with the network still expanding. As of January 2026, the adult single fare is $4.10 and the adult monthly pass is $138.50.

Most households outside the core own at least one vehicle. Rush-hour traffic is real on the Queensway and major bridges, but nothing like Toronto. Downtown parking can be expensive.

Ottawa has an extensive pathway network along the Rideau Canal, the Ottawa River and the Rideau River, popular for commuting as well as recreation.

Walkable, close to government offices and the O-Train, with mostly condos and apartments. Best if you want restaurants, nightlife and a car-light life.

Established, character-filled neighbourhoods with good schools, shops and parks, and higher prices to match.

Trendy, walkable and close to downtown, with an indie shopping and restaurant scene.

Family-friendly suburbs in the west end, close to the Kanata North tech park.

Larger suburbs with newer homes, often more space for the money, and longer commutes to the core. Orléans has a large French-speaking community.

Places like Manotick, Carp and Richmond offer more land and a quieter pace, with a car required.

300 Preston StLittle Italy

Chef Justin Champagne-Lagarde's sustainability-minded Canadian restaurant offers a seasonal nine-course tasting menu, listed at $180 with an optional $100 pairing (wine or non-alcoholic). Dishes written up by local media include a scallop mousse macaron and birch-cured, hot-smoked Gitanyow sockeye salmon.

50 O'Connor StDowntown

Chef Raghav Chaudhary's farm-to-table, modern Canadian cooking comes as a chef's tasting menu (listed around $150) or à la carte, alongside a cocktail list and a deep wine list. Lunch runs Tuesday to Friday, with a "social hour" mid-afternoon. Reservations are highly recommended.

Nepean StCentretown

Northern Italian cooking inspired by Venetian bacari, in a converted home. A six-course tasting menu is listed at $150, with a $60 optional wine pairing, and its cacio e pepe gets plenty of local praise. Dinner Monday to Saturday.

Elgin Street. A long-time fine-dining favourite from sommelier Stephen Beckta, with a five-course chef's tasting menu or à la carte and a wine program that lives up to the name.

Sparks Street. Housed in a 1930s bank building, with chef-owner Jordan Holley's contemporary Canadian and Mediterranean menu and a negroni program with ten variations. Mains are listed at about $37 to $87.

ByWard Market. A 19th-century heritage building with a steak and seafood focus from executive chef David Godsoe. A classic choice for a celebration or client dinner.

ByWard Market. Contemporary Japanese with sushi and omakase-style plates, from chef Daniel Ken Miyamoto.

Elgin Street. Modern French cooking from chef Mitch Lacombe, with a truffle steak-frites often mentioned by local writers.

Wellington Street West, Hintonburg and Wellington West. Chef Steven Wall's seafood and pasta bistro, known for its raw bar and house-made pasta. Open Tuesday to Sunday evenings.

Chef Jon Svazas's seasonal small-plates restaurant with a raw bar. Order broadly and share.

ByWard MarketBasement

Down in the basement beneath Starling, on York Street, this is a dim, vintage-style cocktail lounge with prohibition-era touches: dark wood, velvet seating and a marble bar. Classic cocktails are the move here, and some listings mention live jazz on Thursday nights. Listings note that drinks can take a while to arrive, which is part of the pace.

CentretownSecret door

At 315 Somerset Street West, Union Local 613 is described in local guides as hidden behind a bookcase door that opens into a dim, jazz-infused room. The food is Southern comfort and the drinks lean toward whiskey and local spirits. Check its website or Instagram for events like whiskey nights, and book on weekends since it fills up.

370 Elgin Street. A basement bar beneath an unassuming apartment building, with a bohemian, mismatched look and a loyal crowd of artists and musicians. It's casual, doesn't take reservations, and there's famously little cell signal, so charge your phone and make your plans before you head down.

310 St. Patrick Street. An unassuming door off Cumberland Street leads down to a cosy basement in a former church, with live music and poetry nights. Check the online schedule for what's on.

337 Somerset Street West. Listed in local guides as an underground lounge, with dark wood and exposed brick and a menu that includes classics such as the Hemingway Daiquiri. It's relaxed, with a late-night happy hour listed.

106 Sparks StClosing Dec 31, 2026

Experimental, low-waste craft cocktails with chef-driven small plates. The owners have announced the bar will close at the end of 2026, with pop-ups and a New Year's Eve party planned and new downtown projects to follow in 2027. If you've been meaning to go, you have about two months.

340 Elgin St

A mid-century cocktail and wine lounge with a living-room feel, DJs on weekends and board game nights. Signature cocktails are listed at roughly $17 to $19, with a cocktail on tap. Reservations are available online.

William St, ByWard Market

Intimate, with no TVs or loud music, and a menu of seasonal signature cocktails alongside classics. It's good for a quiet drink and a real conversation.

Gladstone Ave, Hintonburg

A small, Scotch-focused lounge with 80-plus single malts and live jazz, and a happy hour in the early evening. It's a good pick if you'd rather sip than mix.

Dinner at the Rabbit Hole, then down to the Jackalope (reserve both). Stolen Goods is also on Sparks, so a nightcap there works before it closes.

A quiet first drink at Bar Ocelli on William Street, then a short walk to the Apothecary Lounge on York Street.

Southern comfort food and whiskey at Union Local 613 on Somerset, then walk over to Elgin Street for Charlotte or the Manx.

Saturday, Oct 31, 10 a.m. to noon at Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive. A Halloween circus with performances, trick-or-treating, festive activities and a special Halloween concert in the historic residence. Free, and a great start for families with kids.

Oct 30 to Nov 1 in the ByWard Market (East York Street and William Street Plaza). Live music, folkloric dancers, traditional Mexican food, artisan vendors, workshops and colourful displays honouring loved ones. Free. Saturday and Sunday hours are listed as about 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A traditional altar honouring Mexican artist Diego Rivera is on display at the National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Drive) until November 1. Free, and it pairs well with a walk through the Market.

Many Ottawa Public Library branches, including Main, Manotick and Blackburn Hamlet, host free Halloween storytimes, crafts and screenings on Saturday, October 31. Check your branch's schedule.

Fridays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6110 Mitch Owens Road. A historic barn full of handcrafted goods and international food, with a Día de los Muertos theme this weekend. Free to browse.

Saturday, Oct 31, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carp Agricultural Fairgrounds, 3790 Carp Road. The last market of the 2026 season, with 80-plus producers and a Halloween theme. Free admission and parking.

Saturday, Oct 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tanger Outlets, 8555 Campeau Drive. A dog-friendly market with 30-plus local makers. Free admission, leashes required.

7893 Bleeks Road. Hayrides, hedge mazes, live and puppet shows, mild daytime haunts and pumpkin picking. Open daily through Sunday, Nov 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets from about $32.98.

1865 O'Toole Road, Cumberland. Pick-your-own pumpkins, a hayride, mazes, a petting farm and playgrounds. Runs through Oct 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets from about $28.36, with kids 2 and under free.

Thousands of illuminated hand-carved pumpkins along a night path in Morrisburg. Through Oct 31, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets from about $21 and must be bought in advance online, with kids under 5 free.

A double-feature haunted house at 1D Studios, 2935 Conroy Road, through Nov 1. Open Friday and Saturday until 1 a.m. and Sunday until 10 p.m. Tickets from about $21.36.

A 90-minute walking tour of local legends on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. through Nov 7, starting at 1549 Stittsville Main Street. Tickets from about $19.56.

Oct 30 and 31, 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 130 Glebe Avenue. The 1922 silent horror classic with live choral singing, organ and violin. Tickets $30.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Stravinsky Stories with the NAC Orchestra (through Sat, Oct 31, from $33). Afro-Andean Funk on Friday at 7:30 p.m. (from $34). The Irish Descendants on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (from $45). And Miguel de Armas and Friends, a Latin jazz evening at the Fourth Stage on Saturday at 8 p.m. ($35).

Evil Dead: The Musical at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orléans (through Sat, Oct 31, $35.99). Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone at the Gladstone Theatre (through Nov 7, $38). Rogers v. Rogers at the GCTC (through Nov 1, from $30). Maestro improv on Saturday at 9 p.m. at Arts Court (from $15).

Ottawa 67's vs. Brantford Bulldogs on Friday, Oct 30 at 7 p.m. (from $24.65). Atlético Ottawa vs. Forge FC on Sunday, Nov 1 at 2 p.m., the first leg of the Canadian Premier League semi-final (from $29).

Events include Noche de Muertos, a Latin Halloween party at the Ottawa Art Gallery on Saturday at 8 p.m. (early bird $29.99), and several costume nights at venues around town. Check age requirements, and plan a safe ride home.

Fire officials commonly recommend testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replacing batteries when the clocks change. It takes a few minutes.

Replace your furnace filter and make sure vents aren't blocked before the heating season really kicks in.

Disconnect and drain hoses, shut off outdoor taps if you haven't, and clear leaves from eavestroughs and drains before the first freeze.

Use reflective tape, glow sticks or flashlights, and choose costumes that don't drag or block vision. Remember it's already getting dark early.

Cross at corners, watch for cars in driveways, and drivers should slow down on residential streets, especially around 5 to 8 p.m.

Turn on your porch light, clear steps and walkways of leaves and clutter, and keep pets away from the door.

How close are you to work, the O-Train, groceries and the places you go? Test it with the errand test, since some downtown pockets are better for offices than for everyday shopping.

A well-funded reserve fund, reasonable fees and no pending special assessments matter more than a fancy lobby.

A pool is wonderful if you swim and an expense if you don't. Fees pay for amenities whether you use them or not.

Look for clean, well-maintained common areas, responsive management and an active, organized condo board.

Check pet policies, rental rules and short-term rental restrictions, especially if you might rent your unit out later.

Buildings in strong locations with good amenities tend to be easier to rent or sell, though nothing is guaranteed.

A Richcraft building with a loft-inspired look, known for resort-style amenities. Listings describe a rooftop indoor pool with panoramic views, a sauna, a fitness centre, yoga space, a concierge, guest suites, a private dining room, a rooftop lounge and an outdoor terrace with a BBQ area.

Its location is close to Parliament Hill, the financial district, LeBreton Flats, Sparks Street, Bank Street and the canal, and it consistently appears among Ottawa's most walkable condo buildings.

A modern luxury building in Centretown, located between Bank Street and Elgin Street, with some of the city's restaurants, coffee shops and nightlife close by.

A strong pick for buyers who want a newer building and walkable surroundings without being in the middle of the government district.

An architecturally striking building at Catherine and O'Connor, with an outdoor pool and terrace, a fitness centre, party and meeting rooms, a concierge, security and bike storage.

It's within reach of shops, cafés and restaurants, with bus service to downtown offices, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. Smaller suites make it popular with young professionals.

A multi-phase community at 200, 234 and 242 Rideau Street, close to the Rideau Centre, the ByWard Market and transit. Recent listings in the third phase point to an indoor pool, a fitness centre and private balconies, which is a combination that's hard to find in this part of town.

Claridge describes it as a market-style lifestyle, with nightlife, shopping and restaurants within walking distance. A good option if you want to be in the middle of the ByWard Market's energy.

Strictly speaking, the Icon sits just outside the downtown core in Little Italy, but it belongs on any list of Ottawa's most notable condo buildings. It's the city's tallest residential tower, at 45 storeys with 320 suites, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects.

Buyers choose it for the views toward Dow's Lake, the Rideau Canal and the downtown skyline, and for amenities that include a pool, a theatre room, a yoga and pilates studio and a rooftop terrace. It's one of the few Ottawa condos with larger suites, up to four bedrooms in some floor plans.

Smaller suites in Centretown buildings like SoBa or The Bowery can be a more accessible way in. Budget carefully for fees, and look at what programs you qualify for.

Claridge Moon's direct LRT link and The Slater's central location cut commute time to almost nothing.

Look for concierge service, secure parking and larger suites, such as those at the Icon or The Slater.

Is it a full-service grocery store or a corner store? A convenience store is fine for milk, but not for a weekly shop. Check hours, parking if you'll drive, and whether you'd realistically carry the bags home.

Look at opening hours and whether it's close to a clinic. Convenience matters most when someone is sick, so a late-hours pharmacy is a real plus.

This is the "third place" test: somewhere you can meet a friend or work for an hour. A good local café often says a lot about how lively a neighbourhood is.

Think gyms, studios, pools and community rec centres, and also running routes, pathways and parks. Ottawa's canal and river pathways count as fitness infrastructure.

Confirm school catchments with the school board, since boundaries change. Then walk the route: crossings, sidewalks, traffic and how far young kids can realistically go.

A bank branch or ATM, post office, hair salon or barber, dry cleaner, library and a family doctor or walk-in clinic. Individually small, together they decide how many car trips you take.

Most errands are close. You'll walk for many things and use a bike, bus or car for the rest.

Some things are close, others need a trip. Planning your errands becomes part of life, and one car is usually essential.

Most errands need a car. That's fine if you like space and are happy to drive, but be honest about the trade-off.

Centretown, ByWard Market, the Glebe and Hintonburg. You can often live without a car, though homes cost more per square foot.

Westboro and similar neighbourhoods with a village-style main street. A good balance of convenience and residential calm.

Suburbs like Barrhaven, Kanata, Orléans and Stittsville. Everything is spread out, but a home near the community's retail hub can feel very different from one on the edge.

A five-minute walk on a sunny October day is not the same as five minutes at -20°C with icy sidewalks. Try the walk in January, or ask neighbours how sidewalks are cleared.

Sidewalk quality, crossings, hills, lighting and traffic speed all affect whether you'd actually walk. A shop 300 metres away across a six-lane road may not feel close.

Convenience often comes with activity: traffic, patios, event days. Visit at different times, including a weekend evening.

A grocery store that's close but doesn't have what you need won't save you trips. Check that the businesses nearby match how you actually shop.

If the pharmacy closes at 6 p.m. and you work until 6:30, it isn't really convenient. Check hours against your routine.

Online grocery delivery and curbside pickup can make a car-dependent area easier, but they're not the same as walking to a market.

Commission isn't set by law, and it can't be fixed by agents or boards. It's negotiated between you and the brokerage. A total of about 5%, split roughly 2.5% to each side, is a common starting point, and many full-service deals land between about 4% and 5%.

Traditionally the seller pays one commission out of the sale proceeds at closing. That amount is split between the listing brokerage and the buyer's brokerage, as set out in the listing agreement.

13% HST applies to commission in Ontario, so the real cost is higher than the headline percentage. Make sure any quote tells you whether HST is included.

Choosing a list price based on recent comparable sales and current conditions. In a balanced market, like Ottawa's right now with about 4.8 months of inventory and homes selling for around 97.5% of asking, overpricing can leave a home sitting while underpricing leaves money on the table.

Staging advice, professional photos, MLS exposure, online and social marketing, open houses and handling showings.

Handling offers, counter-offers, conditions and multiple-offer situations, and keeping emotion out of the process so you protect your price and your terms.

Agreements, disclosures, deposits, conditions and deadlines. Mistakes here can cost far more than a commission, which is why Ontario regulates how agents handle them.

Working with lawyers, inspectors, appraisers, lenders and the other side's agent from offer to closing, and keeping a deal on track when something goes wrong.

Registered agents are regulated by RECO under TRESA, with a code of ethics and professional obligations. You have a regulator to complain to if something goes wrong.

In the United States, the National Association of Realtors reports that for-sale-by-owner homes sold for a median of $380,000 in 2025 compared with $435,000 for agent-assisted sales. A US academic study of 2016 to 2017 data found that successful FSBO sellers got roughly 5.5% less than comparable agent-sold homes. Many Canadian blogs cite much larger gaps, from 15% to 30%.

Much of this data is American, and much of it comes from industry sources. FSBO homes also tend to differ from agent-sold homes, and about 60% of FSBO sellers already know their buyer. There are few rigorous Canadian studies, so treat dramatic percentages with skepticism, whoever publishes them.

You already have a buyer. A sale to a family member, neighbour or tenant is a different situation (though you still need a real estate lawyer).

You're an experienced investor. If you know your market and your paperwork, you may only need help with specific steps.

You want a middle path. Flat-fee MLS listing services, reduced-service arrangements or paying for specific tasks cost less, though you take on more of the work and the risk.

The total rate, the split between the listing and buyer sides, a reduced rate if you're buying and selling together, tiered rates tied to price, or a different mix of services.

A deeply reduced listing fee may mean less marketing or less attention. A much lower buyer-side commission may reduce how many agents bring buyers. Ask what changes at each price point.