Vanier Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Vanier has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the ambience is not the most lively in this part of Ottawa, its busier streets can still be quite dynamic, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Vanier is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very calm. It is easy to access green spaces from most locations within the community since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover.

Transportation

Vanier will draw house buyers that use a variety of means of transportation. The transit system in Vanier is very good by reason of about 10 nearby bus lines. It is also straightforward for people travelling by foot to navigate Vanier; running day-to-day errands is convenient without needing to use a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This community will appeal to active home buyers since it is suited for cycling. For example, there are few hills to challenge bike riders, and the bicycling network is fairly good.

Housing

In Vanier, roughly 45% of buildings are small apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. About one third of properties in this area were constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This part of Ottawa is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this community rent their home and 30% are owners.

Services

In Vanier, parents and their kids will usually be able to get to daycares and schools as pedestrians. Regarding food, it is especially convenient to access the nearest grocery store on foot from anywhere in Vanier. Furthermore, there are over 50 restaurants and a few cafes to enjoy in this area. It is also straightforward to reach a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian.