Between the canal and the river
Old Ottawa South is an older urban neighbourhood in Capital Ward, about 3.7 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill. The 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, counted 6,480 residents and 2,650 private dwellings. This guide gathers schools, parks, shops, transit and housing facts in one place.
Patty’s Pub (49765818963). Photo: Ross Dunn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
oldottawasouth.homes is an independent guide to Old Ottawa South, Ottawa. It lists 10 schools, 18 parks and recreation places and 16 grocery stores, pharmacies and shopping centres, each with its source.
Updated · Facts on this page link to their sources
The neighbourhood
History, housing and everyday facts for Old Ottawa South.
For sale now
Each home has its own website; tap through for photos, rooms and the open house.
No homes listed right now
New homes appear here as soon as their websites go live. See recently sold.
Latest guides
Researched from public sources, with every source linked on the page.
Parks & trailsParks & recreation
Parks, rinks, a pool and a library close to Old Ottawa South.
Updated October 2026
SchoolsSchools
Public, Catholic and independent schools near Old Ottawa South.
Updated October 2026- Shops & dining
Shops & errands
Bank Street, groceries and everyday errands.
Updated October 2026 - Transit
Transit & commuting
O-Train, Transitway stations and how residents commute.
Updated October 2026 - Market
The market, honestly
OREB's latest numbers for Ottawa, what they mean, and what they don't.
Updated October 2026
Old Ottawa South at a glance
This guide covers Old Ottawa South, using the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study (ONS) area of the same name for census figures. Wikipedia describes the neighbourhood as lying between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River, with Avenue Road to the east and Bronson Avenue to the west; ONS boundaries may differ slightly.
The market, honestly
Citywide Ottawa figures from OREB's monthly MLS® report. They describe the whole city, not one neighbourhood.
- $705,100Single-family benchmark price (MLS® HPI)Nearly unchanged from Sept 2025; down 3.0% from August
- 4.4Months of inventory, single-familyAll homes: 4.8, up from 4.1 a year earlier
- $685,640Average sale price, all homesDown 1.0% from Sept 2025
- 1,010Homes sold in SeptemberDown 6.6% from Sept 2025
Figures for September 2026, released October 5, 2026 · Source: oreb.ca
Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Is Old Ottawa South a good place to live?
Old Ottawa South suits people who want a compact, low-rise neighbourhood close to downtown. It sits about 3.7 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill, with a Bike Score of 96 and 72.5% owner households in the 2021 census. Whether it is right for you depends on your priorities, so check the facts on schools, transit and housing.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca en.wikipedia.org
Where is Old Ottawa South in Ottawa?
Old Ottawa South is an older urban neighbourhood in Capital Ward, between the Rideau Canal to the north and the Rideau River to the south. It is about 3.7 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill. Avenue Road is its eastern boundary and Bronson Avenue forms the western border of the residential area.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
How far is Old Ottawa South from downtown Ottawa?
Old Ottawa South is about 3.7 km from downtown Ottawa, measured in a straight line to Parliament Hill. Actual travel distance by road, bike or transit will be longer.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
What schools serve Old Ottawa South?
City of Ottawa data lists 10 schools near Old Ottawa South: five OCDSB schools, one OCSB school and four independent schools. The closest is Hopewell Avenue Public School (OCDSB), about 0.2 km away in a straight line. Families must confirm the school for a specific address with each board's school locator.
As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca
What are homes like in Old Ottawa South?
Homes in Old Ottawa South are mostly low-rise. In the 2021 census, 51.1% of dwellings were single-detached, 12.7% semi-detached, 11.1% row houses and 17.4% apartments in buildings under five storeys. Wikipedia describes the architecture as mostly Craftsman, with many American Foursquare houses.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca en.wikipedia.org
How much do homes cost in Old Ottawa South?
This guide does not publish a neighbourhood sale price for Old Ottawa South. The 2021 census median owner-estimated value of owned dwellings there was $900,000, which is what owners estimated their homes were worth in 2021, not a sale price. Citywide, OREB reported a single-family benchmark price of $705,100 and an average sale price of $685,640 for all homes in September 2026.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca oreb.ca