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Orleans — Ottawa's Francophone Community

More affordable than the city average, with a strong francophone community and family-friendly amenities in Ottawa's east end.

OVERVIEW

Getting to Know Orleans

Orleans is Ottawa's largest east-end suburb and home to one of the city's strongest francophone communities — all four of Ottawa's school boards (English and French, public and Catholic) have a real presence here. It spans well-established pockets like Convent Glen through newer growth areas like Avalon and Fallingbrook, with the Ottawa River and Petrie Island along its northern edge.

Explore the neighbourhoods, schools, and everyday amenities below, or jump straight to real homes for sale in the area.

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Orleans at a Glance

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HOMES FOR SALE

Live Listings in Orleans

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What's it like to live in Orleans? How do home prices in Orleans compare to the rest of Ottawa?
NEIGHBOURHOODS

Orleans's Sub-Areas

Chapel Hill

An established residential area in southern Orleans.

Fallingbrook

A family-friendly community in eastern Orleans, close to Petrie Island.

Convent Glen

A well-established, centrally located Orleans neighbourhood.

Queenswood Heights

A mature neighbourhood in eastern Orleans, close to the Ottawa River.

Avalon

One of Orleans' newer growth areas, with a steady supply of newer builds.

Cardinal Creek Village

A newer Tamarack Homes community on Orleans' eastern edge.

Notting Gate

A family-friendly community developed in the mid-2000s.

SCHOOLS

Schools Serving the Area

Cairine Wilson Secondary School

A public secondary school (OCDSB) serving Orleans.

St. Peter Catholic High School

A Catholic secondary school (OCSB) on Charlemagne Boulevard.

École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges

A French Catholic secondary school (CECCE) serving grades 7–12.

École élémentaire publique L'Odyssée

A French public elementary school (CEPEO) in Convent Glen.

Orleans Wood Elementary School

A public elementary school (OCDSB, JK–3).

Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School

A Catholic elementary school (OCSB, JK–6) — the first English Catholic school in Orleans.

Convent Glen Catholic School

A Catholic elementary school (OCSB, JK–6).

École secondaire catholique Garneau

A French Catholic secondary school (CECCE, grades 7–12).

SHOPPING

Where to Shop

Place d'Orléans

Orleans' major regional mall, with roughly 130 stores.

SmartCentres Orléans

A Walmart-anchored power centre on Innes Road.

Trinity Crossing

A large plaza on Innes Road with Real Canadian Superstore, Winners, and more.

Orleans Town Centre

A retail plaza on Centrum Boulevard, near Place d'Orléans.

DINING

Restaurants, Cafés & Bars

Delicious Steakhouse

A steakhouse on St. Joseph Boulevard.

Little Turkish Village

Turkish home cooking on St. Joseph Boulevard.

Pili Pili Wood Charcoal Grill

Peri-peri flame-grilled chicken.

Nagi Sushi

Japanese sushi on St. Joseph Boulevard.

T'Basil

Asian cuisine on St. Joseph Boulevard.

Rangoli Indian Cuisine & Sweets

Indian curries and sweets.

Gabriel Pizza

Ottawa's own pizza chain, serving the area since 1977.

St. Martha's Brasserie d'Orléans

A French brasserie with contemporary, francophone-leaning dining.

Royal Oak Orléans

A British-style neighbourhood pub with a large patio.

Beyond Café

A family-owned café — coffee, tea, and homemade soups and sandwiches.

Orleans Bakery

An independent neighbourhood bakery.

Divisoria

Filipino home cooking.

Caravela

Portuguese, seafood-forward dining.

OCCO Kitchen

East Coast-inspired Canadian fare.

Hà Nội Phố

Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.

Saigon Pho

Vietnamese pho with a 150+ item menu.

Bite Burger House

Burgers made with AAA Canadian Angus beef.

The Barley Mow

A neighbourhood pub on Tenth Line Road.

Chopp Chop

Thai street food on Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard.

The Bad Alibi

A family-style pub and sports bar with comfort food and brunch.

Cosenza Pizza N Calzones

Pizza and calzones on Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard.

Clocktower Brew Pub

A locally run brewpub, Ottawa's longest-operating.

Taproom 260

An elevated gastropub in Orleans Town Centre.

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION

Things to Do

Petrie Island

A large City of Ottawa conservation area on the Ottawa River, with two public beaches.

Ray Friel Recreation Complex

East Ottawa's largest recreation complex — three arenas, a pool, and a fitness centre.

Shenkman Arts Centre

A major performing and visual arts venue serving eastern Ottawa.

Millennium Sports Park

A 34-hectare sports complex with 15 soccer and football fields.

Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex

A city-run complex with two arenas, a 6-lane pool, and a fitness centre.

Cardinal Creek Park

A splash pad, playgrounds, and basketball courts in Cardinal Creek Village.

Bilberry Creek Ravine Trail

A walking and dog-friendly ravine trail through mid-Orleans.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common Questions

Is Orleans a good fit for a francophone family?
Yes — Orleans has one of Ottawa's strongest francophone communities, with both French public (CEPEO) and French Catholic (CECCE) school boards well represented alongside the English boards.
What's the commute like from Orleans to downtown Ottawa?
Highway 174 and OC Transpo's O-Train Line 1 extension both connect Orleans to downtown — rush hour adds real time, so it's worth testing the actual drive or transit trip before deciding.
Is Orleans more affordable than other parts of Ottawa?
Generally yes — Orleans is often cited as more affordable than the city average, though prices vary meaningfully by specific neighbourhood and home age.
How do home prices in Orleans compare to the rest of Ottawa?
Ask HAI for current comparable sales in any specific Orleans neighbourhood, or use property search to see what's actually active right now.

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