Rockland Jobs and Employment

Based on the total labour force, the majority of workers in Rockland are employed in business sales and service, trades, transport and operators.

The community is served by a commuter bus line operated by Leduc Bus Lines which offers 10–12 trips from the village to downtown Ottawa and Gatineau during rush hour. The community wishes to establish OC Transpo connections.

A skilled workforce, constant residential growth, numerous sports and cultural activities, restaurants, retail stores and speciality shops, make Rockland is a great place to live, work and invest.

Is Rockland A Safe Neighbourhood?

Rural Ottawa East, which includes Rockland, is considered the 6^th safest area in Ottawa via the Ottawa Police’s statistics on crime.

Rockland Activities

Rockland offers both the quiet of the countryside and the urban offerings of a big city. Along with a healthy distribution of nature's splendour, there's also plenty of things to keep urbanites busy. The city offers a full range of churches, schools and sports facilities, including three ice arenas and a newly constructed recreation centre that houses the largest YMCA in the Ottawa area.

The Ottawa River is an unrivalled jewel for residents and tourists who love to do water sports or simply stroll along the main branch of the St. Lawrence. Residents and tourists can access boat ramps at Moulin Park.

In addition to these neighbourhood amenities, Rockland is home to the Joël Gauthier Skatepark, the Clarence-Rockland Museum, the Optimist Performance Hall and a number of nature trails throughout charming villages.