Westboro, Ottawa

Westboro sits west of downtown, with Richmond Road as its spine and the Ottawa River as its northern edge. It feels like a village inside the city, with a main street, a beach and long river pathways all within a short walk or ride.

Living in Westboro

Richmond Road is the heart of Westboro, lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants. It puts daily life on foot, with what you need close at hand and without the density of downtown.

To the north, the Kichi Zībī Mīkan parkway and the Ottawa River pathway run along the water. Westboro Beach is managed by the National Capital Commission, and the City of Ottawa provides supervised swimming at set hours in summer. Check the City and NCC for current hours and water-quality notices. In every season the river is a short walk away, which is a large part of why people choose the area.

Homes in Westboro

Westboro has seen steady redevelopment, so the housing mix is broad. Established detached homes on tree-lined streets sit beside newer infill houses, townhouses, and low-rise and mid-rise condominium buildings, particularly close to Richmond Road. A single block can combine older bungalows and two-storey homes with new builds.

That variety means the details matter. Lot size, parking, nearby construction and the age of a home’s systems can differ sharply between neighbouring addresses. A thorough inspection and a careful read of the surroundings are especially worthwhile here.

Getting around Westboro

Westboro is easy to get around on foot or by bicycle. Richmond Road offers daily errands on foot, and the Ottawa River pathway links the area to the rest of the capital’s trail network. OC Transpo buses serve the corridor. Westboro is planned to have an O-Train Line 1 station on Scott Street as part of the west extension, which is not yet open. Rely on OC Transpo buses today and check OC Transpo for the current schedule and opening status. Drivers reach downtown by the parkway or the city streets, and Queensway access is close.

Who Westboro suits

Westboro suits buyers who want an urban village with the river close by, with choices that run from a renovated house to a condominium near the main street. The trade-offs are a busy Richmond Road, ongoing redevelopment in places and parking pressure close to the shops.