Ottawa real estate: Where to buy in the city's outer suburbs 2018

Top neighbourhoods in Ottawa’s outer suburbs 2018

By Claire Brownell on April 18, 2018
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Head to Lanark near Ottawa for small lakes and bigger price appreciation

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1. North Glengarry, Lochiel Township

This rural area is more than 100 kilometres east of downtown Ottawa. It has a strong French-speaking community and is a popular pick for buyers seeking a lifestyle change after living in the city, RE/MAX realtor Laura Seanor said.

2. Lanark Highlands, Lanark Township

This area southwest of Ottawa is near several small lakes, for buyers dreaming of living on the water. Affordability and solid price appreciation over time snagged it the no. 2 spot.

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3. Finch

This area on the way to Cornwall is less than an hour’s drive from downtown Ottawa. With an average housing price of $214,000 in 2017, it’s a relative bargain.

Realtor Pick: Constance Bay, Dunrobin

If you’re looking for a beach lifestyle within driving distance of Ottawa, Constance Bay might be for you. The area has a variety of recreational activities on offer, from water skiing and horseback riding in the summer to ice fishing and snowmobiling in the winter.

Top 25 neighbourhoods

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Value: Measures how affordable the neighbourhood is compared to the surrounding area and the region overall
Momentum: Measures how quickly prices are appreciating in this neighbourhood, with an emphasis on long term appreciation
Realtor Grade: How realtors we surveyed rate this neighbourhood

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These are our picks for the best neighbourhoods to buy real estate in Ottawa’s outer region, but if you’d rather live closer to downtown, we have more suggestions. We ranked the best neighbourhoods in three regions — core, inner suburbs and outer. The core is the city’s urban centre, with accessible transit and easy access to amenities. The inner suburbs are for people who don’t mind trading a longer commute for better parking and a bigger lot size. And the outer region is for buyers who either don’t need to commute downtown at all, or are willing to log some serious travel time in exchange for affordable prices and wide open spaces. Check out the map below to see how the regions break down.