Glebe - Dows Lake

Glebe, Ottawa, ON

The Glebe's tree-lined streets and independent retail strip make it one of Ottawa's most coveted family neighbourhoods. Old Ottawa South and East offer character homes near the canal at a slight discount.

Core & Lifestyle Scores

Neighbourhood Signals

• Dows Lake waterfront proximity and Canal pathway access drive recreational appeal and property desirability in Glebe
• Glebe Avenue corridor hosts established retail, dining, and services with strong foot traffic and local business stability
• Above-average household income (~$154k) reflects established professional demographic in Glebe - Dows Lake area
• Mixed housing stock in Glebe ranges from heritage Victorian homes to mid-rise apartments, creating price variation across neighbourhood
• Seasonal flooding risk during spring thaw affects properties immediately adjacent to Rideau Canal and Dows Lake basin
• Limited direct rapid transit access; nearest O-Train Confederation Line station (Lansdowne) requires secondary transit or 15-20 minute walk from core Glebe residential areas

Schools Nearby

• Glebe Collegiate Institute (80/100)
• Queen Elizabeth Public School (78/100)
• Mutchmor Public School (76/100)
• St. Paul High School (74/100)
• Glashan Public School (72/100)

Transit Access

• 🚇 O-Train Confederation Line: Lansdowne Station (0.8 km from Glebe Avenue core)
• 🚇 OC Transpo Route 1: Bank Street corridor serving Glebe north-south
• 🚇 OC Transpo Route 7: Rideau Street connection east to Confederation Line
• 🚇 OC Transpo Route 12: Carling Avenue cross-town service
• 🚇 Canal Pathway: Multi-use recreational transit corridor along Rideau Canal through Dows Lake

Scores are analytical estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional real estate, financial, or legal advice. Data reflects Statistics Canada and municipal open data sources, supplemented by analytical estimates.