Stittsville is a quiet, sought-after suburb on the western border of Ottawa steadily growing with the increase of new construction and urban sprawl, though the lasting heritage and charm of this community continues to attract people to the area.
From young families to retirees, Stittsville has something for everyone. Residents are close to amenities including retailers, recreation centers, and transit, as well as doctors and dentists offices, retirement homes, churches, and quality schools. In addition to big-box retailers, Stittsville is home to many local businesses and even 2 local craft breweries. Residents are also within minutes of Kanata’s booming tech sector and the Department of National Defense, both large employers in the area.
Families in Stittsville can enjoy days full of activity at the CARDELREC Recreation Complex or the Fringewood Community Centre. For hockey lovers, Stittsville offers two main hockey arenas and is just minutes from the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators.
Why we love Stittsville
What makes Stittsville unique is it’s tight-knit community feel and the unique surroundings. As one of the few remaining areas bordering rural Ottawa, the neighbourhood beautifully combines city conveniences with the tranquility and charm of the countryside.
For buyers, Stittsville offers a tremendous variety of homes from condominiums, townhomes, semi-detached, and detached properties, while sellers can benefit from the region’s growing popularity as a desirable neighborhood. Home values in Stittsville continue to steadily increase as well, making purchasing properties in the area a sound investment.
Stittsville is a great option for first-time buyers as various new construction townhomes & condos offer affordability without compromising proximity to downtown Ottawa. With plenty of room to grow, Stittsville is a neighborhood that accommodates all stages of life, whether raising a family, going to university, working, or retiring.
Stittsville schools
- École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-Paul II
- St. Stephen Catholic School
- A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School
- Westwind Public School
- Goulburn Middle School
- École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais
- Sacred Heart High School
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