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Alta Vista Quarters / Neighbourhood guide

Ottawa · A CLOSER LOOK

Alta Vista Quarters
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Alta Vista Quarters location:
Ottawa.

South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West is a neighbourhood within Ottawa, Ontario, which is situated in the Ottawa - Gatineau metropolitan area.

St. Laurent Blvd & Don Reid Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 1B1, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Ottawa

St. Laurent Blvd & Don Reid Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 1B1, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West

Provider labels may differ from builder descriptions.

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. Public green spaces, like Ledbury Park and Parkland, are very well-distributed and there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, making them very easy to get to. This part of the city is also very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful.

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Getting around

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is simple to travel in this part of the city. Most homes for sale in this part of Ottawa are located in places that are reasonably conducive to walking; running common errands is easy. It is also easy to get around by bike in this neighbourhood since the cycling infrastructure is well-developed, and it is a flat ride to most destinations. This area is home to a fairly good public transit system. More precisely, it is convenient to come across a nearby train station, including the Greenboro Station, from the bulk of homes in the neighbourhood. It is very easy to reach a nearby rapid transit station, including Hunt Club / Ad. 1189, Albion / Southgate and Transitway / Hunt Club, from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. Homeowners are served by around 20 bus lines, and most residences are very close to a bus stop. This part of the city is also car friendly. Coming across a parking spot is easy.

Everyday essentials

A portion of property owners in South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West may be able to access the nearest grocery store on foot, while others will have to rely on a vehicle. Residents can enjoy approximately 10 restaurants and coffee shops as well. When it comes to education, it is a rather short walk to access daycares and primary schools from most homes for sale in this neighbourhood. On the other hand, there are no high schools in South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West.

Local character

South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed atmosphere. Public green spaces, like Ledbury Park and Parkland, are very well-distributed and there are around 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in, making them very easy to get to. This part of the city is also very quiet, as the streets are generally very peaceful.

Surrounding homes

About 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by homeowners while renters occupy the remainder. In this area, roughly 30% of dwellings are single detached homes, and the remaining homes are mainly large apartment buildings. This neighbourhood experienced its most significant construction boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available housing stock is from this era. This neighbourhood also has a choice of unit sizes - although this area is notable for those looking for three bedroom homes.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Alta Vista Quarters
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.4/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Ottawa: 3.6 / 5

Elementary schools

2.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

Ottawa: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

2.6/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Ottawa: 3.7 / 5

Groceries

3.5/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Ottawa: 3.7 / 5

Wellness

2.2/ 5

Some amenities promoting health and activity within walking distance

Ottawa: 2.7 / 5

Restaurants

3.1/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Ottawa: 3.0 / 5

Walking

1.5/ 5

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Ottawa: 2.8 / 5

Cycling

3.5/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Ottawa: 3.5 / 5

Driving

4.2/ 5

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Ottawa: 3.7 / 5

Vibrancy

1.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Ottawa: 1.4 / 5

Shopping

3.3/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Ottawa: 3.2 / 5

Childcare

4.9/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Ottawa: 4.4 / 5

Nightlife

2.3/ 5

Variety of bars within a short drive

Ottawa: 1.9 / 5

Cafés

3.2/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Ottawa: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.9/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Ottawa: 4.3 / 5

Parks

3.5/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Ottawa: 3.9 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Alta Vista Quarters nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

155 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

20 places
High school521 m

École Secondaire Publique l'Alternative

2720 Richmond Rd

9-12 · Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontari

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Elementary school1.1 km

Featherston Drive Public School

1801 Featherston Dr

JK-8 · english with core french, french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school1.1 km

Canterbury High School

900 Canterbury Ave

9-12 · english, french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school1.2 km

École Élémentaire Catholique Sainte-Geneviève

2198 Arch rue

JK-6 · catholic · Commission scolaire de district catholique du Centre-Est de l'Ontario

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Elementary school1.2 km

Prince of Peace Elementary School

1620 Heatherington Rd

JK-6 · catholic · Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

St. Gemma Elementary School

1760 McMaster Ave

JK-6 · catholic · Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.3 km

Arch Street Public School

2129 Arch St

JK-6 · english with core french · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school1.5 km

St Marguerite d'Youville Elementary School

89 Lorry Greenberg Dr

JK-6 · catholic · Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board

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Elementary school1.6 km

Robert Bateman Public School

1250 Blohm Dr

JK-6 · early french immersion, english with core french · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Roberta Bondar Public School

159 Lorry Greenberg Dr

JK-8 · early french immersion, french immersion, english with core french · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school1.7 km

Hawthorne Public School

2158 St. Laurent Blvd

JK-8 · english with core french · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Elementary school2.0 km

Pleasant Park Public School

564 Pleasant Park Rd

JK-6 · early french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school2.1 km

Hillcrest High School

1900 Dauphin Rd

9-12 · english, french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school2.2 km

St Patrick's High School

2525 Alta Vista Dr

9-12 · catholic · Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board

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High school2.2 km

Ridgemont High School

2597 Alta Vista Dr

9-12 · english, french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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High school2.3 km

École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Cité

623, Smyth chemin

9-12 · catholic · Commission scolaire de district catholique du Centre-Est de l'Ontario

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High school3.4 km

The Dandelion Cafe and Student Achievement Centre

700 ave Industrial

online/site based

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High school4.2 km

Brookfield High School

824 Brookfield Rd

9-12 · english, french immersion · Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

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Transit nearby

58 places
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Dining nearby

34 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

13 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

South Keys - Heron Gate - Greenboro West
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Alta Vista Quarters. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$111,776

Residents in the study area

1,003

Owner households

54.1%

Commute on foot

3.4%

Population age

0 to 4
4.8%
5 to 9
5.7%
10 to 14
4.8%
15 to 19
4.9%
20 to 34
21.8%
35 to 49
17.4%
50 to 64
21.2%
65 to 79
13.9%
80 and over
5.5%

Housing type

Single detached
33.4%
Apartment 5 or more floors
28.5%
Row houses
28.0%
Semi detached
6.0%
Apartment 1-4 floors
3.9%
Duplex
0.3%

Household composition

Single person
36.4%
Multi person
5.7%
Single family
57.0%
Multi family
0.9%

Commute mode

Car
76.3%
Public transit
14.6%
Other
4.9%
Foot
3.4%
Bicycle
0.7%
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Income

Average household income
$111,776
Average individual income
$48,274

Total

Total individuals
1,003

Owners vs Renters

Owners
54.1%
Renters
45.9%

Official language knowledge

English only
62.9%
English and French
32.3%
Other
3.1%
French only
1.6%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
19.4%
High school
28.8%
Trade certificate
3.6%
College certificate
17.2%
University certificate
1.2%
Bachelor degree
20.3%
Post graduate degree
9.5%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.8

Mother tongue

English
60.4%
Arabic
12.4%
French
10.9%
English and non-official language(s)
4.2%
Somali
3.6%
Spanish
2.2%
English and French
2.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.6%
Mandarin
1.2%
Polish
0.6%
Rundi (Kirundi)
0.6%
Yue (Cantonese)
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Alta Vista Quarters:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Alta Vista Quarters address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

St. Laurent Blvd & Don Reid Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 1B1, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A builder’s presentation centre may be at a different address. Ask Team Arora to confirm current appointment arrangements and the right destination.

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 45.37998899999999, -75.63281599999999. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.