The Glebe Homes for Sale
Character homes and condos steps from the Rideau Canal, Lansdowne Park and Bank Street. One of Ottawa's most walkable, established neighbourhoods.
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What Makes The Glebe So Popular
Lansdowne Park & TD Place
Shops, restaurants, a farmers market and TD Place stadium and arena all sit right in the neighbourhood, giving The Glebe a lively hub most areas don't have.
Rideau Canal Skateway
Come winter, residents step out their door onto the world's largest skating rink. In warmer months, the same canal pathway is a favourite for walking and cycling.
Bank Street Shopping & Dining
An eclectic mix of independent shops, cafes and restaurants lines Bank Street, keeping daily errands and evenings out within easy walking distance.
Character Homes
Tree-lined streets are filled with early 1900s detached and semi-detached homes, many with wide front porches and mature landscaping.
Top-Rated Schools
Mutchmor Public School, First Avenue Public School and Glebe Collegiate Institute give families strong options right in the neighbourhood.
Walk or Bike to Downtown
The Glebe's proximity to downtown Ottawa means many residents skip the car entirely, walking, cycling or skating their way to work.
One of Ottawa's Most Established Central Neighbourhoods
The Glebe sits just south of downtown Ottawa, bordered roughly by the Rideau Canal to the east, Bronson Avenue to the west, and Highway 417 to the north, extending south toward the Rideau River near Old Ottawa South. It has long been one of the city's most sought-after close-in neighbourhoods, built up largely in the early 1900s and still carrying that historic character today.
Buyers will find century detached and semi-detached homes on the tree-lined side streets, along with a growing number of condos closer to Bank Street and Lansdowne Park. Prefer a low-maintenance option? Have a look at Glebe condos for sale specifically.
First time buyer in The Glebe? Our first time home buyer guide walks through financing, offers and closing so you know what to expect before you start touring homes.
The Glebe Homes — FAQ
Condos in The Glebe generally start in the mid $400,000s, while character detached and semi-detached homes typically range from $800,000 to $1,800,000. Larger homes near the canal or Lansdowne Park can exceed $2,000,000.
The Glebe sits just south of downtown Ottawa, roughly bordered by the Rideau Canal to the east, Bronson Avenue to the west, and Highway 417 to the north, extending south toward the Rideau River near Old Ottawa South.
Yes. The Glebe has well-regarded schools including Mutchmor Public School, First Avenue Public School and Glebe Collegiate Institute, along with the Rideau Canal Skateway and Lansdowne Park right in the neighbourhood for year-round family activity.
The Glebe is one of Ottawa's most walkable neighbourhoods, close enough to downtown that many residents walk, cycle or skate the canal to work. OC Transpo bus routes along Bank Street and the O-Train Confederation Line at Bayview and Lees stations both provide quick transit connections.
It depends on your budget and lifestyle. Condos, particularly the newer buildings near Lansdowne Park, offer low-maintenance living close to shops and the canal. Character homes on the tree-lined side streets offer more space and heritage charm, usually at a higher price point.
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