The McElheran & Associates family is excited to offer your family some of Alta Vista’s most sought-after and beautiful homes! This is a neighborhood where single-family lifestyles are well looked after; you’ll find that playgrounds are plentiful, parks are pristine, and the proximity to some excellent local schools is highly convenient. There are also new commercial investments just waiting to be snapped up in an increasingly competitive market, all of which we’re happy to show you. This is a friendly, welcoming and close-knit community, so it only makes sense that a professional and caring realtor team has your back in finding the ideal home or business solution here for your everyday needs. Discover all there is to offer your household or company in Alta Vista today!
What Makes Alta Vista a Suburban Paradise?
There are many single-family detached houses for sale in Alta Vista, Ottawa, meaning you’ll have a lot more choice in finding one whose layout, condition and location suit your needs best. A large number of the homes in this suburban paradise are older, two-storey properties that have benefited from renovations. This means not only could your house in Alta Vista offer a unique design and layout, but it will most likely benefit from updated wiring, plumbing and a fresh coat of paint before you walk in the door! There are also several new-build homes and condos coming on the market as of late, giving you an even larger pool of candidates to choose from for where to begin your next chapter.Great for Families of All Types
Whether you’re looking for a great home in which to raise your first child or need to find a new place to settle down with your teenagers, Alta Vista is an excellent choice. Schools are plentiful, including Catholic, public, and French-immersive variants. You also have your choice of private schools in the area, including Ottawa Montessori School and Lycée Claudel. You’ll also find excellent specialized arts, mathematics, and science programming at these institutions and in various community organizations, inspiring them to learn and discover a new favourite skill or two. Just around the corner is the Ottawa Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, providing plenty of employment opportunities as well as easy access. Surrounding this lively community is Riverview Park, adjacent to the Rideau River, offering additional properties and conveniences to suit your needs.Where to Shop in Alta Vista?
Alta Vista is also known for its wide assortment of excellent shops and entertainment options. These include the Billings Bridge Plaza Shopping Centre and Elmvale Shopping Centre, respectively, which are home to dozens of stores, dining options, public amenities, and more – never has it been easier to check off that last item on your to-do list! Commercial clients will love the proximity to such amenities, along with the wide selection of properties that are ripe for business investments. In addition, getting around is easy thanks to plenty of OC Transpo routes and major thoroughfares such as Riverside Drive, Bank Street, and Kilborn Avenue winding through the community. That makes everything from commuting downtown to visiting your local Costco that much more accessible and hassle-free!Frequently Asked Questions
The neighbourhood known today as Alta Vista didn’t start out that way. In fact, it used to only be a single street, known as Alta Vista Drive – which still exists today at the heart of the area. Records go as far back as 1939, indicating the use of the name Alta Vista, which was initially a subdivision that was part of Gloucester Township. In 1950, when the City of Ottawa expanded beyond its original boundaries by annexing several areas, this was one of them, becoming Alta Vista proper as it expanded and thrived over the years. Named after the aforementioned Alta Vista Drive, it is a primarily residential neighbourhood comprising of several sub-neighbourhoods, including Billings, Rideau Park, Guildwood Estates, Canterbury, and many others.
As a predominantly residential neighbourhood containing many conveniences and amenities associated with everyday living, education, and other basic needs, Alta Vista is known to be one of the safest and most endearing areas in Ottawa. It’s peaceful, tranquil, and inviting, with plenty of green space and property options around. Whether taking the dog for a walk with the kids, cycling to and from work or school, unwinding in one of many large and spacious open parks or otherwise, this is a neighbourhood in Ottawa that is well looked after, comfortable, and easy to feel settled into.
OC Transpo routes 6, 44, 45, 55, 49, 609, 645, and others offer bus stops throughout the neighbourhood. In addition, the Trillium Line train and transitway are available for transit use. As for when you’re behind the wheel of your own vehicle, major arteries nearby include iconic Bank Street with its many shops and amenities, Heron Road, Alta Vista Drive, and scenic Riverside Drive, the latter of which enables for hassle-free access to Highway 417. Otherwise, this is a highly walkable community with plenty to see and do along the way!
Actually, this technically is one, known as Alta Vista Ward, comprising of over 20 square kilometres in total. It is one of 23 wards in Canada’s Capital.
There are several to choose from. Here are the options for public elementary and secondary schools.
- Alta Vista Public School
- Arch Street Public School
- Featherston Drive Public School
- Pleasant Park Public School
- Charles H. Hulse Public School
- Ridgemont High School
- Canterbury High School
- There are also several Catholic schools in the area, including:
- St. Gemma Catholic School
- Ste-Geneviève Catholic School
- St. Patrick’s Intermediate
- St. Patrick’s High School For private schools in Alta Vista, consider nearby Westboro Academy. For post-secondary education in the area, Frontier College is an ideal option.
Alta Vista can easily be reached by exiting Highway 417 onto Riverside Drive and heading south. The nearby “Trainyards” shopping area and Ottawa Hospital General Campus form the northern edge of the neighbourhood. Meanwhile, the iconic Rideau River acts as the natural western border of the Alta Vista area.
There are countless options available to you depending on your cuisine preferences, lifestyle, budget and otherwise. Among them include O’Town Pizza and Colonnade Pizza for the finest slices around, Sweet Basil Restaurant for tasty Thai, O’Brien’s Eatery & Pub and Hometown Sports Grill for drinks and delicious mains, Cora for mouth-watering breakfasts, and many more!
There is a wide range of amenities available for everyday life in Alta Vista. Here’s a list of just some of what’s available in the immediate area:
- Shopper’s Drug Mart
- Canadian Blood Services
- Walmart Supercentre
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Farm Boy
- The Ottawa Hospital General Campus
- The Ottawa Hospital Riverside Campus
- Billings Bridge Shopping Centre
- Canadian Tire
- The Home Depot
- Canada Science and Technology Museum
- LCBO
- Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Centre
- Lamira Medical Centre
- Independent Grocer
- Ottawa Cardiovascular Centre
- VFS Visa Application Centre
- Canada Post
Absolutely. Again, as a primarily residential-zoned neighbourhood, Alta Vista is also home to a wide range of outdoor and indoor recreation options, sports programming, and other similar amenities for youth and those with a healthy, active lifestyle. These include the RA Centre and its iconic large dome for indoor soccer on its turf fields and other sports. For swimming, consider the Alta Vista Wading Pool. There is also the Dale Park public tennis courts, the Canterbury Community Association, and then the many several local parks and trails. On top of that, there are many options for local hockey, skating, cycling, and much more for all age groups. And, for children’s sports groups in particular, you might want to take a look at the local YSSA Ottawa, ComePlaySoccer, or 100% Martial Arts & Fitness.
