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Westboro & Hintonburg — Ottawa's Urban Village

Walkable, boutique, and dense with cafes and shops — a favourite for buyers who want city life without downtown density.

OVERVIEW

Getting to Know Westboro & Hintonburg

Westboro and Hintonburg are Ottawa's classic walkable "urban village" — boutique shops and cafes along Richmond Road and Wellington Street West, the Ottawa River pathway a short walk away, and a mix of character homes and newer infill. Wellington Village sits physically between the two, and Mechanicsville rounds out the corridor to the west of Hintonburg.

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

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Westboro & Hintonburg at a Glance

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HOMES FOR SALE

Live Listings in Westboro & Hintonburg

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

Westboro & Hintonburg's Sub-Areas

Westboro Village

The commercial heart of Westboro — boutique shops, cafes, and the Ottawa River a short walk away.

Wellington Village

Sits between Hintonburg and Westboro along Wellington Street West, with its own character homes and shops.

Hintonburg

A dense, walkable strip centred on Wellington Street West, with an active arts and dining scene.

Mechanicsville

A small, established neighbourhood adjacent to Hintonburg, close to the Ottawa River.

SCHOOLS

Schools Serving the Area

Nepean High School

A well-regarded public secondary school in Westboro.

Broadview Public School

A public elementary school in Westboro, feeding into Nepean High School.

Devonshire Community Public School

A public elementary school in Hintonburg with Early French Immersion.

Elmdale Public School

A public elementary school in Wellington Village, with English and French Immersion.

Fisher Park Public School

A public school for grades 7–8 near the Hintonburg/Wellington Village boundary.

Connaught Public School

A public elementary school (OCDSB) serving Hintonburg and Mechanicsville.

Churchill Alternative School

A public JK–6 alternative-program school (OCDSB) in Westboro.

École élémentaire catholique Saint-François-d'Assise

A French Catholic elementary school behind the Hintonburg Community Centre.

SHOPPING

Where to Shop

MEC

The outdoor gear retailer's Ottawa location, anchoring Richmond Road's retail strip.

Bushtukah

A well-known outdoor gear shop on Richmond Road.

Hintonburg Market

A family-run butcher and grocery on Wellington Street West.

Parkdale Public Market

A historic outdoor market on Parkdale Avenue, running since 1924.

Kitchenalia

Cookware and culinary gadgets on Richmond Road.

Closet Candy

A women's clothing boutique on Richmond Road.

3 Wild Women

A women's clothing boutique on Richmond Road.

Polanco Home

Canadian-made furniture and lighting.

Pokoloko

Home goods and gifts on Richmond Road.

World of Maps

A maps and travel bookstore on Wellington Street West.

Wabi-Sabi

Home and lifestyle goods on Wellington Street West.

Victoire Boutique

Women's fashion and accessories.

Flock Boutique

A women's fashion boutique on Wellington Street West.

Thyme & Again

A prepared-foods and catering shop.

Il Negozio Nicastro

An Italian specialty grocery on Wellington Street West.

DINING

Restaurants, Cafés & Bars

The Third

A casual comfort-food spot, popular for brunch and evening drinks.

SuzyQ Doughnuts

Artisan scratch-made doughnuts, a neighbourhood institution since 2012.

Elmdale Oyster House & Tavern

A seafood gastropub known for its oysters.

Bar Lupulus

A craft beer and natural wine bar with chef-driven small plates.

Braumiester Bierhalle

An Austrian-inspired brewpub with house-brewed beers.

Anthony's

Neapolitan wood-fired pizza on Wellington Street West.

Petit Bill's Bistro

Locally-sourced, sustainability-focused comfort food.

Ventuno

An Italian aperitivo bar with small plates and amaro cocktails.

Supply and Demand

House-made pasta and a raw bar.

10Fourteen

A cocktail and tapas bar on Wellington Street West.

The Wellington Gastropub

Gastropub fare on Wellington Street West.

Wellington Diner

A classic comfort-food diner.

The Hintonburg Public House

Craft beer, wine, and pub food.

Merry Dairy

A small-batch ice cream shop, a local favourite.

Heartbreakers Pizza

Pizza by the slice, counter service.

Gezellig

Upscale European dining in a converted 1950s bank building.

Churchill's Pub

A neighbourhood pub with a patio on Richmond Road.

Clocktower Brew Pub

A local brewpub chain with craft beer and pub fare.

Fratelli Westboro

An Italian restaurant on Richmond Road.

House of Pizza

A neighbourhood pizza spot on Richmond Road.

Khao Street Food

Thai street food, curries and satay.

Koichi Ramen

Japanese ramen on Richmond Road.

Lexington Smokehouse & Bar

BBQ, ribs, and wings.

Little Bones

A restaurant and bar on Richmond Road.

Pure Kitchen

Vegetarian and vegan dining with a rooftop patio.

The Barley Mow

A gastropub on Richmond Road.

Trio Bistro and Lounge

A bistro and lounge on Richmond Road.

The Bower Coffee Co.

An independent specialty coffee shop.

Equator Coffee

A local fair-trade coffee roastery café.

The SconeWitch

A bakery and café known for scones.

Happy Goat Coffee

A local coffee roastery and café on Laurel Street.

ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION

Things to Do

Westboro Beach

A popular NCC-managed beach and park right on the Ottawa River.

Hampton Park

A neighbourhood park in Westboro, north of the Queensway.

Laroche Park

A neighbourhood park serving Hintonburg and Mechanicsville.

Great Canadian Theatre Company

A well-regarded professional theatre at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre in Hintonburg.

Dovercourt Recreation Centre

A community recreation centre with a pool and programs.

West Park Bowling

A local bowling alley institution on Wellington Street West.

Hintonburg Pottery

A pottery studio offering classes and a shop.

GOOD TO KNOW

Common Questions

What's the difference between Westboro, Wellington Village, and Hintonburg?
They're three adjacent, distinct neighbourhoods along the same corridor — Westboro is the westernmost and closest to the river beach, Wellington Village sits in the middle, and Hintonburg is the easternmost, closest to downtown.
Is this area walkable?
Very — Richmond Road and Wellington Street West are both dense with shops, cafes, and restaurants within easy walking distance of most homes in the area.
Is Westboro or Hintonburg a good fit for families?
Both work for families, though the area is best known for young professionals and downsizers drawn to the walkability — lot sizes and home types vary block by block, so it's worth touring specific streets.
How do home prices here compare to the rest of Ottawa?
Ask HAI for current comparable sales in any specific street or pocket, or use property search to see what's actually active right now.

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