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Ottawa Waterfront
Ottawa River and Rideau River waterfront — Rockcliffe Park river estate homes, Manotick Rideau River properties, Constance Bay Ottawa River waterfront, and executive homes along the Rideau Canal.
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Rockcliffe Park river estate homes, Manotick Rideau River properties, Constance Bay Ottawa River waterfront, and Rideau Canal luxury residences in Canada's capital.
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Ottawa area waterfront — your questions answered
What waterfront areas are near Ottawa?
The Ottawa River forms Ottawa's northern boundary and has riverfront properties in areas like Rockcliffe Park, Constance Bay, and Quyon across in Quebec. The Rideau River and Rideau Canal system run through the city and out into the Rideau Lakes cottage country to the south and southwest. The Thousand Islands area is 2 hours east.
What are the Rideau Lakes like for waterfront?
The Rideau Lakes — a UNESCO World Heritage waterway of 202 km linking Ottawa to Kingston — have established cottage communities at Big Rideau Lake, Lower Rideau Lake, Newboro Lake, and Indian Lake. Properties range from $400,000 for modest cottages to $2M+ for premium lakefront estates. The canal's lock stations add historic character.
How far is Rideau Lakes cottage country from Ottawa?
The Rideau Lakes are 1–2 hours south of Ottawa, depending on the lake. Portland on Big Rideau Lake is about 90 minutes. Westport on Upper Rideau Lake is 100 minutes. Perth, on the Tay River corridor, is 90 minutes and has a vibrant heritage town waterfront community.
What does Ottawa River waterfront cost?
Ottawa River properties in Constance Bay and Fitzroy Harbour — about 40–60 minutes west of Ottawa — range from $400,000 to $1.2M for riverfront. Rockcliffe Park riverfront properties rarely trade but have sold for $3M–$6M historically. The Ottawa River is navigable and has active boating, kayaking, and white-water activities.