West Centretown Real Estate & Houses for Sale

West Centretown is a great neighbourhood for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. There are numerous things to do in this part of Ottawa for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though a poor selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are lots of people around most of the time, and with its approximately 10 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. There are over 50 green spaces close by for residents to visit, including Dominion Arboretum and Parliament Hill, and they are especially well-distributed, making them easy to reach.

Transportation

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is very easy to move around in this part of Ottawa. The public transit system in West Centretown is great by reason of plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Rapibus 400, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines. West Centretown will also appeal to people who value living in a compact community since it is very walkable; most day-to-day errands can be run without a vehicle, and various businesses are close by. Numerous people in the area use their bike because West Centretown has reasonably good cycling infrastructure.

Housing

In West Centretown, about 40% of buildings are large apartment buildings, while the rest are mainly small apartment buildings. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home whereas owners make up the remainder. This area did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new buildings in West Centretown was spread throughout multiple decades in recent history.

Services

Families will value that no matter where their property is situated in West Centretown, schools and daycares are nearby. With respect to food, it is very easy to access both a general and a specialty grocery store without a car from most houses for sale in this part of the city. In addition, there are over 150 restaurants and around 20 coffee shops to enjoy in West Centretown. It is also a short stroll to a very good selection of clothing stores.