When searching for a neighbourhood that offers great schools, parks, a friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of community, Alta Vista is the place for you. The neighbourhood of over 25,000 people, located only a 10-minute drive outside Ottawa’s downtown core, provides an exceptional living experience.

Alta Vista Housing

Alta Vista is a highly residential neighbourhood with several schools, churches, and community centres. It also has a vast amount of green space and is located close to the Ottawa Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). While the size and types of homes in Alta Vista vary—including everything from single family homes, bungalows, apartment buildings and new luxury condominiums—the area offers affordable housing costs for such a central location.

Alta Vista is home to six public elementary schools, four Catholic schools and three public secondary schools, including Canterbury High School—an arts magnet school. 

The OC Transpo bus service transit-way also runs through the neighbourhood, making it a vital transportation artery for the rest of the city.