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Westboro &
Hintonburg

Ottawa's Tech-Sector Prestige Address  ·  From $1,200,000

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Ottawa's Most Competitive Neighbourhood

Westboro & Hintonburg

Westboro is Ottawa's most competitive real estate neighbourhood — the Wellington West strip (Richmond Road), Scott Street and the residential blocks between Fisher and Roosevelt have become the address of choice for Ottawa's tech sector (Shopify, Kinaxis, QNX) and its federal executive class who want walkability, retail and community without the formality of Rockcliffe. Character homes from the 1920s and 1930s, punctuated by high-quality infill townhomes, create a neighbourhood texture that is simultaneously historic and contemporary. Hintonburg — east of Westboro — has followed a similar trajectory.

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Westboro & Hintonburg FAQ

What defines Westboro's luxury real estate market?
Westboro's luxury market is defined by the combination of 1920s–1930s character homes, walkability on the Wellington West and Richmond Road corridors, and the buyer profile of Ottawa's tech sector. Shopify, Kinaxis and QNX executives who want authentic neighbourhood character without Rockcliffe's formality drive sustained demand. Entry prices start around $1.2M for well-maintained character homes; fully renovated prestige properties reach $3.5M+.
How does Hintonburg compare to Westboro for luxury buyers?
Hintonburg occupies the eastern end of the Wellington West corridor and has followed Westboro's trajectory with a slight time lag. Currently $1.2M–$2.5M for prestige character homes, with strong appreciation momentum as Ottawa's arts and restaurant scene concentrates along Wellington Village and Parkdale Market. Buyers who find Westboro too expensive often discover Hintonburg represents the better-value entry point into the same corridor.
What tech companies are headquartered near Westboro?
Shopify, Ottawa's largest private-sector employer, draws heavily from Westboro's residential base. Kinaxis, QNX (BlackBerry's autonomous vehicle subsidiary), Nokia's Ottawa R&D centre and hundreds of federal tech contractors create the executive buyer pool that sustains Westboro's luxury price point. The neighbourhood also houses a significant concentration of federal public servants from Treasury Board, PCO and Finance Canada.
Are there new-build luxury options in Westboro and Hintonburg?
High-quality infill townhomes and custom semi-detached properties complement the character home stock — typically 2,500–3,500 sq ft, modern interiors with traditional exterior massing, priced $1.5M–$3.5M. These represent the area's compromise for buyers who want neighbourhood character without the maintenance demands of a 1920s house. A small number of detached custom builds appear on the market annually.
What is Westboro's proximity to the Ottawa River and NCC parkways?
Westboro is one of Ottawa's most nature-adjacent urban neighbourhoods — the Ottawa River Parkway runs along its northern edge, delivering NCC cycling and running paths, Ottawa River swimming beaches and direct sightlines to the Gatineau Hills across the river. The parkway connects westward to Britannia Beach and eastward to Rockcliffe Park, making Westboro the pivot point of Ottawa's riverfront recreational network.

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