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.
The Laurier located at 570 Laurier Avenue West is a beautiful red brick and glass condo building built by Richcraft in 2004. The high-rise tower sits on the west side of Centretown on Laurier Avenue less than a block away from Bronson St. The Laurier features 132 elegant units within its high-rise tower. The Laurier offers a spectacular view of the Ottawa River and the Gatineau Hills. Amenities include an elegant lobby accented with dark hues, a closed-circuit security system and two high-speed elevators that give residents secure access to the building. Units feature many windows, elevated ceilings and large balconies overlooking the city. Other building amenities include underground parking, fitness facilities, and lap pool. Condos for sale at The Laurier offer upscale living space in the tranquil west side of Centretown. The Laurier is an 8-minute walk to the O-Train's Lyon Station.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Good Eats, Laurier Coffee & Bakery, and Treats. There are some great cafes near The Laurier such as Roast n' Brew and Bridgehead. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Kowloon Market. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Gibson's on Queen and Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Downtown Ottawa such as Nanny Goat Hill Community Garden and Tech Wall Dog Park. Rexall Drugstore is the pharmacy in Downtown Ottawa near The Laurier. KIKROS STORE is a shopping center in Downtown Ottawa that has something for everyone. Downtown Ottawa is lucky to be home to a hospital, Bruyere - Hopital Saint-Vincent Hospital. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Shanghai Restaurant. There are many students in this neighbourhood as HT Hospitality Training College is located within it. Downtown Ottawa has a very accesible train station Lyon.