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.
Standing at 32-storeys tall, Metropole really goes above and beyond. The Metropole is located a t38 Metropole Private and stands at 108 meters tall and contains 152 suites in the Westboro neighbourhood. Featuring amazing architecture by Minto Developments and glass accents from bottom to top, Metropole is truly an eye-catching building. Showcasing amazing views of the Ottawa River, The Metropole is ideal for anyone wishing to enjoy scenic outdoors located in their backyard. The lobby is classically decorated with cream marble flooring, wooden accents, and many mirrors. Condos for sale at the Metropole include en suite laundry and private balconies. This great high-rise building offers a wide variety of floor plans including one, two, and three-bedroom units. Metropole was fully completed in 2004. Units wow visitors with 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and many large windows.
Off of the lobby, many amenities can be found to please all residents. There is a great indoor pool with sauna open year-round as well as an exercise center. The building also features guest suites which residents can rent for their friends, family or other visitors coming into Ottawa. Other Metropole features include high-speed elevators, a closed-circuit security system, and a 24-hour concierge. The sky is the limit for this outstanding piece of architecture.
Tucked away in Westboro residents are away from the hustle and bustle of the Byward Market, but still so close to many amazing amenities in the neighbourhood. Centrally located in Westboro many unique shops and boutiques are just steps from the building. Westboro is also home to some of Ottawa's best and most renowned restaurants and pubs. Just a short walk to Westboro beach, as well as easy access to bike paths and public transit, Metropole is in a great location!
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Strawberry Blonde Bakery, Westboro and Strawberry Blonde bakery. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Bridgehead. Locals recommend eating at Al's Diner - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Mahoney Park nearby Metropole.