Most walkable
The most walkable neighbourhoods in Ottawa
Ranked by our everyday walkability score (0 to 100), which combines how close each block is to groceries, pharmacies, transit, parks, health care, libraries and primary schools. Areas with fewer than 1,500 residents are left out.
| # | Neighbourhood | Walkability | Median home | Renters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CentretownUrban core · Downtown | 82 Very walkable | $535K* | 76% |
| 2 | Lowertown EastInner city · Downtown | 79 Walkable | $580K* | 74% |
| 3 | West CentretownUrban core · Downtown | 77 Walkable | $637K* | 74% |
| 4 | HintonburgInner city · Central | 77 Walkable | $658K* | 66% |
| 5 | Vanier SouthInner city · Central | 77 Walkable | $417K* | 76% |
| 6 | The GlebeInner city · Central | 73 Walkable | $996K* | 50% |
| 7 | Lowertown WestUrban core · Downtown | 72 Walkable | $536K* | 70% |
| 8 | Sandy HillInner city · Downtown | 71 Walkable | $660K* | 78% |
| 9 | Vanier NorthInner city · Central | 70 Walkable | $486K* | 63% |
| 10 | Old Ottawa SouthEstablished family · Central | 66 Walkable | $925K* | 25% |
| 11 | New EdinburghEstablished · Central | 63 Walkable | $934K* | 45% |
| 12 | Billings BridgeInner city · South End | 63 Walkable | $580K* | 58% |
| 13 | Civic HospitalEstablished · Central | 62 Walkable | $810K* | 43% |
| 14 | OverbrookInner city · Central | 62 Walkable | $501K* | 66% |
| 15 | WestboroInner city · Central | 61 Walkable | $849K* | 51% |
Figures are estimates from open data; see each guide for sources. Ranking is a starting point, not advice: visit before you decide.
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