Low-Rise Condos For Sale in Blackburn Hamlet

Blackburn Hamlet Condos For Sale

The neighbourhood of Blackburn Hamlet has no condo buildings within it. Blackburn Hamlet is Car-Dependent with a walk score of 48. This neighbourhood is Bikeable with a bike score of 59. Some Transit is available in Blackburn Hamlet. You can find the neighbourhoods of Beacon Hill South and Lassiter Terrace nearby Blackburn Hamlet with condos for sale.

A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Neighbours Coffee in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Metro. Locals of Blackburn Hamlet love dining at The Fresh Mango and Imilio's Pizzeria. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Blackburn Hamlet such as Bearbrook Park and South Park. Blackburn Hamlet Blackburn Pharmacy and Queens Pharmacy Ltd are a short walk away as well. There is great shopping at Blackburn Shoppes. Take your pets to The Hamlet Veterinary Hospital. The local schools in Blackburn Hamlet is Ecole elementaire catholique Sainte-Marie.

What to Expect

Blackburn Hamlet is a suburban community in Innes Ward, in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Before the 2001 amalgamation of the city of Ottawa, it was in the city of Gloucester. It is surrounded by rural areas and contains several older and newer areas. The community took its name from Robert Blackburn, former Member of Parliament for Russell.

Often referred to by the locals as simply "Blackburn," it is one of only two suburban areas (the other being Bells Corners) surrounded by National Capital Commission (NCC) Greenbelt lands as well as Canadian Federal Conservation Authority lands and lands owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) which were formerly the National Defense Proving Grounds. Together, these lands form part of Ottawa's "Greenbelt" and provide Blackburn Hamlet residents and visitors with over 250 km of hiking and cross country skiing trails.

Demographics

Blackburn is comprised of mainly of single detached and row homes.  Residents consist of married, retired and single parent households. 

There are several local pre-school programs for toddlers including Blackburn Hamlet Preschool. School-aged children have English and French options for school. Elementary English Public Schools consist of Glen Ogilvie Public School and Emily Carr Middle School with the English Public Schools High School being Norman Johnston Alternative School. There is also an English Catholic Elementary School, Good Shepherd School, in the neighbourhood. Lastley there is a French Public Highschool, École secondaire publique Louis-Riel and French Catholic Elementary school, École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie

Lifestyle

Blackburn is a small community that's great for families or retirees that are looking for less hustle and bustle than nearby east end communities. Residents enjoy recreational activities, parks and having amenities close by. A major grocery store and pharmacy is on the main strip of Old Innes Rd.

The Blackburn Community Association supports the community and produces a local publication to keep residents up-to-date on local events and activities.
Feeling for a movie, shopping at a big box store or a great dining experience?  It's just a short drive away.

What you'll love

Next to Blackburn is Hornet's Nest, an outdoor recreational facility containing 11 soccer fields.  Also in Hornet's Nest is a multi-use, privately owned indoor sports dome called the SuperDome, which houses an additional FIFA-approved soccer pitch. The SuperDome runs throughout the year, allowing summer sports to be played in the winter. École secondaire publique Louis-Riel is home to the Hamlet's second dome, which is also the largest air-supported fabric structure indoor recreation facility in North America at 12,422 square meters (133,705 square feet). The Dome at Louis-Riel, like the SuperDome, also allows for year-round summer sports.

During the winter months, the Blackburn Arena opens its ice rink, where residents can partake in hockey and public skating. The Green's Creek toboggan hill, located just next to the hamlet, also opens with the snowfall, and is maintained by the City of Ottawa.