Crystal Beach, Ottawa streetscape

Ottawa · West Ottawa

Crystal Beach

Ottawa living, by the water.

Listings for sale

10

Median asking price

$799,000

Rentals available

1

Median rent

$2,650/mo

Live from the MLS® listings we hold for Ottawa, matched to Crystal Beach where the listing names the community. Blank figures simply mean nothing is listed there right now.

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Living in Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach sits inside Ottawa in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, and it sits close to the water, so the pace changes with the seasons — trails, docks and patios in summer, quiet streets and long views the rest of the year. Because Ottawa is a dense, transit-served city where most trips can be made without a car, buying or renting in Crystal Beach usually comes down to how much space you need and how far you're willing to travel.

Most people looking at Crystal Beach are weighing it against the neighbouring communities in Ottawa: what you get for the money, how long the trip to work takes, and whether the schools and parks suit the family. Listings here move at the same pace as the rest of Ottawa, so being ready to view quickly matters.

What Crystal Beach is known for

  • Weekend patios and marina traffic in summer
  • Parks and picnic space at the shoreline
  • Walking and cycling paths near the water
  • Long views that lift resale values

Homes you'll find here

  • Older cottages updated for year-round living
  • Low-rise condos with balconies
  • Waterfront and water-view homes

Getting around

  • OC Transpo buses and O-Train, or local transit
  • VIA Rail on the Ottawa–Toronto corridor
  • Highways 417 and 401

Who Crystal Beach suits

Buyers who want a viewWeekend hostsDownsizers

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