Lower Town is a multi-cultural district in the central area of Ottawa to the east of downtown. Other nearby neighbourhoods include Sandy Hill, Centretown and New Edinburgh. K2C
It is bounded roughly by Rideau Street to the south, Sussex Drive and the Ottawa River to the north, the Rideau Canal to the west, and the Rideau River to the east. Lowertown condos for sale The neighbourhood is mainly residential in the east and north. Lower Town also includes the Byward Market region in its southwestern section. Lower Town has seen significant changes over the past 100 and fifty years. Lowertown condos for sale
It was historically French Canadian and Irish (as opposed to English and Scottish Upper Town, a term no longer in use) and its total population today is approximately 11,377 people (2006 census). The area maintains its historic routes, with several heritage-designated buildings. Lower Town is rich with cultural and ethnic diversity. Half of the population are New Canadians.
Because of its pedestrian orientation, residents in Lower Town Ottawa have easy access to the entertainment, shopping, and employment opportunities provided by the nearby Byward Market and Rideau Street areas. The Rideau Centre is Ottawa’s premier shopping destination, featuring over 170 stores, including Harry Rosen, Lululemon Athletica and Lacoste.
Transportation: Getting Around Lower Town
Lower Town offers many ways to get around the city. Along with numerous bike paths and walkways, there are many OC Transpo bus routes that service residential areas: 1, 5, 7, and 9. In addition, access to many more bus routes are available at the Rideau Street transit station, a close walk away. These routes will take you to the key points in Ottawa and serve the many transfer hubs that allow access to other routes. You can reach the Ottawa International Airport in approximately 25 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus. Lowertown condos for sale
Lower Town Ottawa Homes Amenities
The community’s main stretch along nearby Rideau Street is very busy and features much of its shops and services as well as a large grocery store, several restaurants, a branch of the Ottawa Public Library, and an Orthodox Jewish Synagogue. The downtown core and commercial district are also close by, as well as Parliament, museums and parks and the breathtaking Ottawa River. The Queensway, bridges to Quebec, and the University of Ottawa are within close access.
The neighbourhood offers two public schools: York Street Public School and Ecole Elementaire Publique De La Salle. Lower Town is home to a wide range of parks, including Bessererer, Bordeleau and Cathcart as well as Jules Morin and MacDonald Gardens. As well, the Lower Town Pool offers a variety of recreational programs, including public swims and aqua-fitness classes.
For more information on amenities in the Byward Market, check out our Byward Market Business Directory.
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Lower Town is a relatively older neighbourhood, but has experienced some development in recent years. Many (20%) homes were built prior to 1946, while 33% were built between 1946-1970. Another 35% were constructed between 1971-1990. Only 4% were built between 1991 and 2000, with another 9% built between 2001 and 2006.
In Lower Town, you can find Lower town Ottawa houses for sale including duplexes intertwined with a large rental community of mid-century high-rises and town homes.
Homes in Lower Town range from $319,000 – $630,000, consisting of many single family dwellings, many being restored to their mid-nineteenth century styles. Condos in the area range from $192,000 – $860,000.