Barrhaven is situated just south of Ottawa, with Nepean to north, the Rideau River to the east, Manotick to the south, and Kanata to the west.

Barrhaven is divided into several neighbourhoods varying in age, but similar in style. The area is made up primarily of typical suburban streets with detached and semi-detached homes, townhomes, and stacked condos. Schools dot the area and are typically surrounded with walking paths, playgrounds, parks and sports fields.

Strip malls can be found along the main roads and offer all major amenities and big-box stores. For convenient commuting, there’s a VIA Rail station, and several local transit stops throughout Barrhaven with park-and-ride lots.

Barrhaven is widely regarded as a commuter town and a good place to raise a family. Middle class families working in tech, the public sector, and other major economies within Ottawa live in this neighbourhood. With affordable homes and proximity to amenities, it’s understandable why Barrhaven is a popular place to plant roots.

Why we love Barrhaven

If you’re looking to settle in a family community while being close to all Ottawa has to offer, you’ll feel right at home in Barrhaven. With an array of housing options, plenty of amazing schools, and endless amenities including parks, recreation centres like Walter Baker Sports Centre, Minto Recreation Complex, and Rideauview Community Centre, and more, this is truly a community for everyone.

This area has also seen many independent businesses emerge in recent years, adding to the neighbourhood’s diversity and bringing more people to this vibrant community.

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