{"id":27083,"date":"2025-02-27T09:10:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/?p=27083"},"modified":"2025-02-27T09:10:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T14:10:58","slug":"a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Canada\u2019s Capital: Essential Facts on Ottawa\u2019s Neighbourhoods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the north, the city is bordered by the Ottawa River, offering plenty of opportunities for recreation, fishing, and camping. Across the river lies Quebec. Heading west from Ottawa\u2019s boundary, you\u2019ll enter the Ottawa Valley. From there, Montreal is less than two hours away, Ogdensburg, New York, is an hour\u2019s drive, and Toronto is four hours. Ottawa is a beautiful and diverse city, divided into distinct areas. Let <a href=\"http:\/\/iottawa.net\"><strong>iottawa.net<\/strong><\/a> serve as a brief guide to Canada\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a637e3f3c7df\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path 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href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Bells_Corners\" >Bells Corners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#West_Ottawa_Popular_Areas\" >West Ottawa: Popular Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Nepean\" >Nepean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Barrhaven\" >Barrhaven<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Ottawa_West_Centretown\" >Ottawa West Centretown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#South_Ottawa\" >South Ottawa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Central_Ottawa\" >Central Ottawa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#East_Ottawa\" >East Ottawa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Orleans\" >Orl\u00e9ans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Rural_Ottawa_West_and_South\" >Rural Ottawa West and South<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/eternal-a-guide-to-canadas-capital-essential-facts-on-ottawas-neighbourhoods\/#Rural_Ottawa_South_West\" >Rural Ottawa South West<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kanata\"><\/span><strong>Kanata<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This western Ottawa suburb blends essential amenities with a strong sense of community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kanata<\/strong> is known for its tech sector and is a significant family neighbourhood with modern infrastructure and schools. It\u2019s home to the <strong>Canadian Tire Centre<\/strong>, where the Ottawa Senators play. Kanata\u2019s tech sector includes a number of prominent firms, and there\u2019s also the huge <strong>Centrum<\/strong> shopping complex, plus plenty of parks and skating rinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kanata offers many popular restaurants, pubs, and caf\u00e9s. Among the most frequented are Viamarzo Kitchen &amp; Wine, Big Bone BBQ &amp; Wicked Wings, and Tahini\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>South Kanata<\/strong> includes Bridlewood-Emerald Meadows, mostly farmland until the 1960s. It quickly expanded and became a leafy and attractive part of Kanata. The oldest home here dates to 1971. This area is largely English-speaking, with a smaller percentage speaking French or other languages. South Kanata also includes Emerald Meadows\/Trailwest and Glen Cairn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Central Kanata<\/strong> is Katimavik. The oldest property in this neighbourhood, built in 1847, stands next to a cemetery; most homes date from 1974\u20131994.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>North Kanata<\/strong> features Beaverbrook, Village Green, Kanata Lakes\u2014which many guides rank among Ottawa\u2019s best places to live\u2014and Grant Morgan\/Shirley\u2019s Brook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101630\/ad_4nxfjljpphfmaettublby6ulpn5fz7zhxvsie3cezumsxhqtvw4q0cff8i_rqsgldptndjzxjiezhj0bkdhgwg0bxxzqorzxtojzygh3bdxptdri3pgvazbwuyz03hrvx5yx8i2b4key3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stittsville\"><\/span><strong>Stittsville<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next to Kanata is <strong>Stittsville<\/strong>, known for its tranquil small-town vibe and cohesive community. Located southwest of Kanata, it boasts numerous parks and a certain historical charm. Families often choose it for its peaceful suburban lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number of local eateries and farm-to-table restaurants and caf\u00e9s is on the rise\u2014places like <strong>Main Street Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, <strong>NeXT<\/strong>, and <strong>Poco Pazzo<\/strong>. Stittsville also sits near local breweries that appeal to craft beer enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stittsville may feel like a small village, yet it provides all the conveniences of a bigger city. It\u2019s typically split into:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Stittsville<\/strong> (main street\/rail crossing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North Stittsville<\/strong> (Maple Grove Rd.\/Johnwoods St.\/Stittsville Main St. North)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stittsville East<\/strong> (Amberwood Golf and Country Club\/Fringewood Park)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stittsville West<\/strong> (Kittiwake Park\/West Ridge Dr.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stittsville South<\/strong> (Fernbank Rd.\/Flewellyn Rd.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bells_Corners\"><\/span><strong>Bells Corners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located nearer Ottawa\u2019s urban core, <strong>Bells Corners<\/strong> blends suburban living with convenient access to major routes. The area has a variety of shops and green spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its restaurant scene features both classic diners and international cuisines, along with pubs\u2014highlighting the diversity of Bells Corners itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101628\/ad_4nxdhs0psyznml2ypkfyxfcui0aqiuyboqtsepe1nkf8usfwrkqck5hsc35i3j4dtgt7zpkcg2-gfiq7bepllsggcwziimok3ovf3n6ocuwbxrfgpmcjjtxt_qd-4nbbrhl9skvf-sakey3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Ottawa_Popular_Areas\"><\/span><strong>West Ottawa: Popular Areas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the map, this region appears somewhat central, incorporating <strong>Westboro<\/strong> and <strong>Central Park<\/strong>. However, there are more affordable neighbourhoods nearby, such as around Bayshore Shopping Centre and Pinecrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">West Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of living, recreation, and work options. Some key advantages of West Ottawa include well-developed infrastructure\u2014lots of malls, stores, restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and other amenities. Parks and green spaces allow for relaxation and outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many prestigious educational institutions, including schools and colleges with high-calibre programs, enhance the area\u2019s attractiveness to families with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excellent transit connections make West Ottawa readily accessible from downtown and other parts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101627\/ad_4nxd2gt2sognb1t9n2-w_y3eia5nwhgmcjyr-l0djsej1jtzfr5-nkzta2hej9tveh8tvaivilxzgs1kw3kxp-cevuyo1el7a6jqcpi9tpezwmzrym3v9huwwbsym6mmxr6vy1oqsswkey3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nepean\"><\/span><strong>Nepean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nepean merged officially with Ottawa in <strong>2001<\/strong>. Known for its abundant recreational opportunities, it\u2019s home to Algonquin College, Centrepointe Theatre, and the Nepean Sportsplex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nepean balances the quiet feel of a suburb with big-city conveniences. Residents value its accessibility, natural beauty, and active community life. Its mix of historic and modern architecture fuses a sense of heritage with up-to-date comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barrhaven\"><\/span><strong>Barrhaven<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rapidly growing community in Ottawa\u2019s south, Barrhaven benefits from an LRT line offering easy downtown access. More and more people\u2014young and not so young\u2014are choosing this neighbourhood for a comfortable lifestyle. Barrhaven is steadily developing, with new stores, restaurants, schools, and shopping centres popping up. There are also many parks and green spaces, great for unwinding close to nature. Barrhaven is regarded as an up-and-coming area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101625\/ad_4nxewwajdselfmzwecmbqb-ehczc1eymrs6xl-uqhxl71tclmwbunobkvmwc8ctznw63z0kjui7zldipi3hiek-uwmsglxsasjhrnpnswt6kynhst8qkqpr-yt_qass-g263su9ocowkey3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ottawa_West_Centretown\"><\/span><strong>Ottawa West Centretown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This section includes multiple ethnic communities: Little Italy, Chinatown, Island Park\/Wellington Village\/Hintonburg, and the Civic Hospital district. More than just a residential area, Ottawa West Centretown is a vibrant cultural centre featuring an array of events and festivals. You\u2019ll find art galleries, theatres, and music venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can easily relax by choosing any of the numerous cozy caf\u00e9s or international restaurants\u2014perfect for those into food and cultural experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101624\/ad_4nxcahuoxyjalal81fkabtiu4aqoeuf1g9qwwufpdmm6jmharqc6sxwqk9blou6w54tmpyy-ri2tvcbdsnjalt3l_ubafumlji0qqhsnjdtjhnbygowtm2rpiydaisibf66-cxidrbgkey3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Ottawa\"><\/span><strong>South Ottawa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area borders the Rideau River to the north and west. It\u2019s large and diverse, with scenic views and access to nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Ottawa has a variety of housing options, from quiet suburban enclaves to busy urban quarters. It includes The Ottawa Hospital General Campus\/Alta Vista, Elmvale Acres\/Hawthorne Park Shopping Centre, Billings Bridge Plaza\/Heron Park, Riverside Dr.\/Mooney\u2019s Bay, South Keys Shopping Centre\/Hunt Club East, Ottawa Airport\/Uplands Dr., Hunt Club South\/Albion Rd., Riverside South, and Findlay Creek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Ottawa\"><\/span><strong>Central Ottawa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the city\u2019s core, <strong>Central Ottawa<\/strong> encompasses downtown, the ByWard Market, and university culture. It houses Parliament\u2019s buildings and governmental offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Central Ottawa includes Lower Town\/ByWard Market, University of Ottawa\/Sandy Hill, Downtown\/Golden Triangle\/Elgin St., Colonel By Drive\/Old Ottawa South, and The Glebe\/Dow\u2019s Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"East_Ottawa\"><\/span><strong>East Ottawa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This sector includes New Edinburgh\/Lindenlea, Rockcliffe Park, Manor Park, Vanier, St. Laurent Shopping Centre\/Overbrook, Montfort Hospital\/Aviation Parkway\/Carson Grove Park, Beacon Hill North\/Rothwell Heights, Gloucester Center\/Beacon Hill South\/Pineview Park, and Blackburn Hamlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orleans\"><\/span><strong>Orl\u00e9ans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the city\u2019s eastern reaches, you\u2019ll find a large <strong>francophone<\/strong> community. Orl\u00e9ans Chapel Hill and Orl\u00e9ans Village-Chateauneuf are also among Ottawa\u2019s top neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101623\/ad_4nxf7bpzda0es3f-xdtfefpfmkmiv6udmbshcd7vabn9hcuhkjs-aoiwto_pgxhfpmqne-dkqdno537kojgpeg_jzcv-ndfa6gscpz0vob7ksnlbpf3q7tunxn7bjw-dbtcv95hjbkey3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rural_Ottawa_West_and_South\"><\/span><strong>Rural Ottawa West and South<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rural Ottawa West<\/strong> consists of farming communities just minutes from Ottawa: Cumberland, Rockland, Navan, Vars, Limoges, Ember, and Russell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rural Ottawa South<\/strong> is about 30 minutes from Kanata, with areas like Arnprior, Fitzroy Harbour, Constance Bay, Galetta, Kinburn, Dunrobin, and Dunrobin Shores, Carp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101621\/ad_4nxcgzvfjbpohetdkl-t5mqgr1voxmsk4ihete-tcpglzsxpbglpgm2luhzd29oqzilnmpotiafzz7nhkxudb67ouwps4igv365ynd1wtqcbo7npwrayvv8c5rrmllwzjppnoiqicdwkey3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rural_Ottawa_South_West\"><\/span><strong>Rural Ottawa South West<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many city dwellers look to the rural south for a countryside lifestyle. This zone includes Greely, Manotick, Osgoode, Kars, Metcalfe, North Gower, and Richmond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the rural southwest there are two mini-neighbourhoods, Almonte and Carleton Place, which combine family-oriented living with modern comforts and, if desired, space for agricultural pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hence, <a href=\"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/uk\/eternal-czikavi-fakty-pro-misto-ottava\"><strong>Ottawa<\/strong><\/a> is both incredible and diverse\u2014a city well worth exploring, as there\u2019s always something new to discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.iottawa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2025\/02\/17101620\/ad_4nxenyirrgn2eyeiejfbrt4mlhk0q1tmag41vlpeaabradodm_isnr9terkwlpfjmsbo31aa4ovqja667ipikqoewlns-_qgocltya4uec4r-meh7ocg9hrg-mvtfybhmk28pypo8mgkey3qdearvyzmywcbxbfbkrjnyd.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/davidandmarie.com\/ottawa-guide\/ottawa-neighbourhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/davidandmarie.com\/ottawa-guide\/ottawa-neighbourhoods\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/accoravillage.com\/blog\/nepean-neighbourhood-guide-explore-ottawas-best-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/accoravillage.com\/blog\/nepean-neighbourhood-guide-explore-ottawas-best-area\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/davidandmarie.com\/resources\/ottawas-best-neighbourhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/davidandmarie.com\/resources\/ottawas-best-neighbourhoods\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ottawatourism.ca\/en\/about-ottawa\/neighbourhoods\/kanata-stittsville-bells-corners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ottawatourism.ca\/en\/about-ottawa\/neighbourhoods\/kanata-stittsville-bells-corners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To the north, the city is bordered by the Ottawa River, offering plenty of opportunities for recreation, fishing, and camping. Across the river lies Quebec. Heading west from Ottawa\u2019s boundary, you\u2019ll enter the Ottawa Valley. From there, Montreal is less than two hours away, Ogdensburg, New York, is an hour\u2019s drive, and Toronto is four [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":526,"featured_media":26996,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4818],"tags":[8278,8357,8347,8356,8362,8352,8359,8351,8361,8348,8360,8358,8277,8355,8269,8349,8354,8353,8350],"moimportance":[501,656,31,32,35],"motype":[4825],"moformat":[85],"class_list":["post-27083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cultural","tag-barrhaven","tag-bells-corners","tag-best-ottawa-neighborhoods","tag-diverse-ottawa","tag-east-ottawa","tag-kanata-2","tag-livable-neighborhoods","tag-nepean-3","tag-orleans","tag-ottawa-guide","tag-ottawa-neighborhoods-overview","tag-ottawa-west-centertown","tag-rural-ottawa-south","tag-rural-ottawa-south-west-3","tag-rural-ottawa-west","tag-south-ottawa","tag-stitsville","tag-suburban-neighborhoods","tag-west-ottawa","moimportance-recommended","moimportance-trending","moimportance-aktualna-bilshe-roku","moimportance-golovna-novyna","moimportance-retranslyacziya-v-agregatory","motype-eternal","moformat-list-short"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/526"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27083"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27108,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27083\/revisions\/27108"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26996"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27083"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=27083"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=27083"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iottawa.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=27083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}