The Alta Vista Ottawa neighbourhood is a quieter residential area in the heart of Ottawa. Its biggest selling feature is its convenience: Here, you’re just a quick drive, walk, or bike ride away from the Rideau Canal, 4 hospitals, 10+ schools, and 7+ churches.
Here’s everything to know about living in Alta Vista:
Where is Alta Vista in Ottawa?
Cross the Billings Bridge over the Rideau Canal and you’ll find the East Ottawa neighbourhood of Alta Vista. Within Alta Vista, there are many smaller neighbourhoods such as Canterbury, Urbandale, Billings and Elmvale Acres.
As it is more eastern and at a greater height than many other neighbourhoods in Ottawa you can find a lot of greenspaces.
Alta Vista is a highly residential area which is very community orientated. There is plenty of churches, community centres, parks and things to do.
Best Restaurants & Cafes in Alta Vista
When it comes to dining out in Alta Vista, you’ll find some of the best restaurants in the city!!
Stop for dinner at Flying Piggy’s Italian Bistro for great ambience and even better food, or book a table in advance at Pelican Seafood Market and Grill (it’s a busy place!). Don’t leave without browsing through their market for fresh fish and seafood for later.
Kid-friendly and Halal certified, Centrale Bergham is the go-to place for a quick lunch or casual burger and fries with the family.
Things to do in Alta Vista
Looking to shop? Alta Vista, Ottawa is home to both Elmvale Acres and Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, where you will find stores, restaurants, and community events. For those who love the outdoors, there is Vincent Massey Park. This park has plenty of open space, barbecue pits, picnic tables, sports fields, and wooded paths.
The Alta Vista Community Association hosts many community events throughout the year, including the Annual Picnic and Awesome Alta Vista Garage Sale.
Transport in Alta Vista
Getting around by car is very easy with easy commutes to other parts of the city.
There are two OC Transpo Transitway stations within the Alta Vista neighbourhood: Pleasant Park and Riverside, with Billings Bridge and Smyth stations just outside the neighbourhood as well.
There are numerous bike paths and trails located in Alta Vista if you don’t have a car or just hate taking public transport which will see you get from A to B easily.
Schools in Alta Vista
If you are thinking of moving here with your family, you won’t be short on schooling options in Alta Vista:
Public elementary schools in Alta Vista
- Alta Vista Public School
- Arch Street Public School
- Featherston Drive Public School
- Hawthorne Public School
- Pleasant Park Public School
- Vincent Massey Public School
Public secondary schools in Alta Vista
- Canterbury High School
- Hillcrest High School
- Ridgemont High School
Catholic schools in Alta Vista
- St. Gemma Catholic
- Ste-Geneviève Catholic School
- St. Patrick’s Intermediate
- St. Patrick’s High School
Alta Vista Real Estate Stats
Alta Vista is a primarily residential neighbourhood, in which most homes were built between 1950-1970. The majority of houses here are detached and range in price from $300K – $1.5Mil.
Looking for more information on living in Alta Vista Ottawa? See if this neighbourhood is right for you by calling us at 613.590.3036, sending us an email at info@buyandsellottawa.ca, or scheduling a meeting.