Westboro neighbourhood guide
Westboro runs along the Ottawa River west of downtown, blending older brick homes with modern infill semis and condos. Richmond Road anchors it with outfitters, bakeries and patios.
What stands out
- Westboro Beach and the Ottawa River pathway
- Richmond Road shopping and restaurants
- O-Train light rail connection to downtown Ottawa
- Continuous infill redevelopment on older lots
O-Train reaches Parliament in roughly 12 minutes; Highway 417 is close.
New infill semis and townhomes set the pace; older detached homes trade on lot value.
How it feels day to day
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Scores are Doorvia's own read of local amenities and station access, not a licensed third-party index.
Best for
- Broadview Public School
- Nepean High School
- Notre-Dame-des-Champs (French)
Confirm catchment boundaries with the school board before you buy.
- O-Train Line 1 at Westboro and Dominion
- Direct buses to Tunney's Pasture
- Highway 417 access
- Richmond Road boutiques
- Westboro Beach on the Ottawa River
- Sunday farmers' market
- Condo$450K – $700K
- Infill semi or town$850K – $1.2M
- Detached$1.2M+
Live right now in Ottawa: 600 homes for sale (median asking $328,900) and 600 rentals (median $1,995/month).
Homes you'll find
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