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Are you wondering if Westboro is the neighbourhood for you? Located about 7.5 km from Parliament Hill, Westboro is perfect for those looking to stay central while getting out of the downtown core. In Westboro, you’ll find quiet, kid-friendly, tree-lined streets, shopping and amenities within walking distance, and the Ottawa River accessible via Westboro Beach. Living in Westboro means you can leave the car at home on evenings and weekends and still get all your errands done.
Trying to decide if Westboro or any of Ottawa’s other wonderful neighbourhoods is right for you and your family? Check out our Moving to Ottawa page for an overview of the city!
While “Westboro” encompasses everything between the Ottawa River on the north, Island Park Drive on the east, Highway-417 on the south, and Churchill Ave on the west, the Ottawa Real Estate Board recognizes four distinct neighbourhoods within this general area:
This specificity is merely for administrative purposes, but can be helpful when looking for homes in the area. We will search all of these, as well as Westboro’s neighbouring areas when helping you find your dream home in Westboro.
West of Westboro:
South of Westboro:
East of Westboro:
In terms of housing, you’ll find a mix with the majority of homes being pre-1960s, a large portion built between 1960 and 1990, and an even distribution of newer builds. Westboro also has a great selection of single detached homes, semi-detached, and row units as well as apartments.
Looking at post-secondary education, Westboro is just 15 minutes from Carleton University, OttawaU, and Algonquin College, making it the perfect spot if you have multiple people in your household attending different post-secondary institutions. This prime location makes commuting to any of these campuses quick and easy, adding convenience to your daily routine.
535 Dovercourt, Ottawa, ON, K2A3W3 | JK-8 | |
345 Ravenhill Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2A 0J5 | JK-6 | |
1149 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3H7 | JK-6 | |
35 Melrose av., Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1T8 | JK-6 | |
49 Iona St, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3L9 | JK-6 | |
250 Holland Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0Y5 | 7-8 | |
407 Hilson Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 6B9 | JK-6 | |
710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, ON, K2A 2M2 | 7-8 | |
2135 Knightsbridge Rd, Ottawa, ON, K2A 0R3 | JK-6 | |
1366 Coldrey Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7P5 | JK-6 | |
130 Keyworth Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0E6 | JK-6 | |
250 Anna St, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 7V6 | JK-6 |
While there are no public secondary schools in Westboro itself, there are options in nearby neighbourhoods:
300 Rochester St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7N4 | 9-12 | |
574 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 3V8 | 9-12 | |
710 Broadview Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 2M2 | 9-12 | |
893 Admiral Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 6L6 | 9-12 | |
2410 Georgina Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K2B 7M8 | 9-12 |
Westboro is bordered with the Ottawa River to the north, Island Park Drive to the east, Highway 417 to the south, and Churchill Avenue to the west. This prime location means you can easily reach Westboro via any of these major roads, or take the Kirkwood Ave/Carling Ave exit off the 417.
If you prefer to avoid the highway, head east on Wellington Street West, which turns into Somerset Street taking you into Ottawa’s downtown core. Continue south on Kirkwood Avenue past the highway, where it merges with Merivale Road taking you north until it hits Prince of Wales Drive taking you into Barrhaven, or travel west on Richmond Road which takes you through Bells Corners, Kanata, and Stittsville until it merges onto Highway 7 meaning you can drive from Westboro to the Greater Toronto Area with minimal turns. Whether you’re driving or exploring on foot, getting to Westboro is a breeze.
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