From the abundance of quiet coffee shops that Ottawa has to offer, to great public infrastructure for those who need help getting around, to the numerous things that people with time on their hands can do in the city’s gorgeous downtown district, there are various reasons that a retiree would want to move to Ottawa.
Certainly not the least among these reasons is that there are many communities in the nation’s capital that are perfect for retirees. From quiet environments, to a plethora of activities to do once you begin the rest of your life, to the rich communities of fellow elderly people, here are some of the best Ottawa neighbourhoods for retirees to live in!
5 Best Ottawa Neighbourhoods for Retirees
Woodroffe
Really, any of the small communities north of Carlingwood are suitable for seniors. With lots of bungalows, a nice location near the Carlingwood mall, and home prices that aren’t too exorbitant for what you get, Woodroffe and its surrounding communities are perfect places to settle down if you want to relocate to or within the nation’s capital in your retirement. Here, you’re also just a small walk away from the gorgeous Ottawa River, so you can enjoy the natural beauty of the National Capital Region.
Many of these neighbourhoods have rates of over 35% of their residents being above the age of 65, so if you are a retiree who cares about being around fellow seniors, the communities north of Carlingwood like Woodroffe are an ideal choice.
Alta Vista
A neighbourhood where seniors make up over a quarter of the residents, Alta Vista strikes the balance between being close to the downtown district of Ottawa while also being quaint enough to suit the lifestyle of Ottawa retirees. For seniors who like to shop, Alta Vista is just a short drive from the Trainyards. Also quite near The Ottawa Hospital, at Alta Vista, you can be sure that your needs are met to enable you to live a happy retirement.
Beaverbrook
One of Kanata’s many suburbs, Beaverbrook is a beautiful natural community. While the rate of seniors in the region is only moderately above average (20.7%), Beaverbrook is a go-to choice for retirees who value being around nature. From Beaverbrook park to the Beaver Pond Trail and so much more, there is no shortage of parks and natural spaces in the area.
While there are quite a few schools and youth in the area, for retirees that do not see this as a dealbreaker, Beaverbrook is a beautiful and moderately priced community.
Chatelaine Village
When discussing neighbourhoods in Orléans and the rest of East Ottawa, there is perhaps none as suitable for retirees as the quaint community of Chatelaine Village. Located in an isolated strip off of Jeanne-d’Arc and Tenth Line road, Chatelaine Village is another one of these communities for those who like quiet and nature. With a senior rate of 26.7%, the neighbourhood has adequate care for retirees.
Still, although Chatelaine Village is around beautiful natural monuments like Rossignol Park and the Ottawa River, it’s also just a short distance from the core of Orléans, where active retirees can shop at Place d’Orléans and other centres.
Bells Corners
Ending our journey back in West Ottawa, Bells Corners provides a good balance of a lively senior community (23.3%) and things to do, with an abundance of churches, libraries, and parks to provide new retirees in the area with a fantastic sense of community as they settle down.
On top of this, being just a short distance from the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Bells Corners is an ideal community for health-conscious retirees or those with significant long-term health problems. An affordable spot for retirees who value life in the Capital, Bells Corners is a great final entry in our list of neighbourhoods for retirees.
