Welcome to Ottawa, the beautiful and historic capital of Canada that is booming with new condo developments.
Sitting on the South Bank of the Ottawa River in southern Ontario, Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the center of the National Capital Region. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and a history dating back to 1826. It's famously home to many cultural landmarks and educational institutions.
As well as being a cultural and educational hub, Ottawa is also home to countless condos. There are 428 condo buildings in Ottawa, and you can find a wide range of Ottawa condo buildings like Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Luxury, Pre-Construction, and Lofts too. In short, there are many types of Ottawa condos for sale, offering something for everyone.
A big selling point of Ottawa is its diversity, and it has lots of interesting neighborhoods to explore and discover.
You can find a wide range of Ottawa condos in some of the city's most popular and rapidly-developing neighborhoods, including Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Sandy Hill, Westboro, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Byward Market, The Glebe, and Lebreton. Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market tend to have the most condos in Ottawa.
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market all have a high number of condos in Ottawa. These neighborhoods are also some of the best places to live in Ottawa, home to famous landmarks like the Peace Tower, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and ByWard Market Square.
The city also boasts many other exciting neighborhoods with Ottawa condos for sale, including neighborhoods that are quieter and calmer, ideal for growing families, and many of the best condo buildings offering easy access to Ottawa's top sights like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian War Museum.
The average days on market for condos for sale in Ottawa is 40 days, and the average sale price of condos in Ottawa is $390,239. There were 2039 Ottawa condos sold last year. Ottawa saw a decrease in the number of condos sold of -5% compared to the previous year. There are also plenty of new constructions of condos in Ottawa too, opening up more opportunities for new arrivals to this fabulous city.
In terms of general lifestyle for a condo in Ottawa, the city has a walk score of 7, a bike score of 25, and a transit score of 26. Ottawa condo dwellers can rely on the city's OC Transpo public transport system of buses and light rail transit to get around with ease, and the capital region has more than 300km of bike paths too, ideal for cyclists.
Q West was developed by Ashcroft Homes and completed in 2015 and is located at 108 Richmond Road. This low-rise condominium building stands at 9 storeys and contains 300 residential units along with commercial space on the main floor. This Westboro condominium building stretches down one of Ottawa's main arteries, Richmond Rd, with addresses at 88 Richmond Rd, 98 Richmond Rd & 108 Richmond Rd. The architecture was done by Roderick Lahey Architect Inc. and designed by 2H Interior Design. The floor plans come in a variety of sizes from trendy studios to large two bedrooms. From en suite laundry, gleaming hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows ushering in natural sunlight - no detail was overlooked at Q West. Condos for sale at Q West come with an underground parking space and storage locker. Q West is jam-packed in amenities. These include a sprawling rooftop terrace, party room, theatre room, and exercise room.
Directly across the street from Q West is a Nestle Toll House Café. Those who love to entertain at home will be thrilled with a Farm Boy right around the corner, LCBO and the Real Canadian Super Store right down the street, preparing for home events is a breeze with the close proximity of these great shops. Many of Westboro's best restaurants are also just steps away from Q West including Chesterfield's Gastro Diner, Napoli's, Bella's Bistro and The Wellington Diner. Westboro is home to some of Ottawa's most sought after amenities. Full of shopping, culture, outdoor parks, biking paths, and some of Ottawa's best bistros and restaurants. Everything you need is right at your doorstep.
Westboro boasts a modern outdoorsy feel, and for good reason. Located minutes away from the Ottawa River, residents can cycle down the Parkway or hit the beach at Westboro Beach. A great spot for the adventurous, featuring the bulk of Ottawa's outdoor specialty stores such as Mountain Equipment Co-op and Bushtukah. One can buy a kayak and test it out in the Remic Rapids of the Ottawa River that same day.
Q West has many popular bakeries including Strawberry Blonde bakery and Strawberry Blonde Bakery, Westboro. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Juice Dudez. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Metro. Locals recommend eating at Napoli's Restaurant Pizza & Pasta - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Iona Park nearby Q West. The closest pharmacy to Q West is DRUGStore Pharmacy. Schools in Westboro include Hilson Avenue Public School and Churchill Alternative School.