Living in Barrhaven

“Individuals and families of all income brackets can happily and affordably make their home in Barrhaven.”

Choosing to purchase a home in Barrhaven is the first step in becoming a member of one of Ottawa’s fastest growing communities and will give you the opportunity to participate in its future growth. Barrhaven offers a safe, secure and prosperous environment to its residents and is able to provide all the necessary services without having to leave your neighbourhood.

Recreational activities in Barrhaven

One of Ottawa’s most thriving suburbs.

Surrounded by rural and urban landscapes, it offers the best of both country and city living! Located 20 minutes southwest from downtown Ottawa, Barrhaven has seen a major population expansion in recent years and is bustling with activity and growth.

With the addition of new housing and business developments it is expected to exceed 100,000 residents in the near future.

All of the amenities you could hope for.

The Barrhaven community has schools from multiple school boards, English and French Public and Catholic as well as private are available for elementary and secondary students.

There are ample parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities for outdoor enjoyment in all seasons. Barrhaven is home to an indoor recreational complex, tennis club and golf courses. This diverse community is enriched by many dance, music and art facilities. Biking and hiking trails are also at the community’s disposal.

There are major department stores as well as many locally owned businesses, banks, restaurants, a movie cinema and a local public library.

Easily accessible and ideal for commuters.

Highway 416 connects Barrhaven quickly to other communities in Ottawa, and the completion of the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge has made commuting easier than ever!

Barrhaven is well serviced by OC Transpo through several local bus routes and a variety of express routes for direct downtown travel during peak hours. Barrhaven also features the Fallowfield Railway Station for intercity travel to Montreal and Toronto and is close to the Ottawa airport.

Stay close to family in Barrhaven

Families grow closer in Barrhaven.

The presence of several senior residences allows families to remain in close proximity. Homes for sale in Barrhaven range from modestly priced town houses to extravagant executive homes. Individuals and families of all income brackets can happily and affordably make their home in Barrhaven.

Residents of Barrhaven are fortunate to enjoy low crime and unemployment rates and rank high in physical well-being and education. Barrhaven fosters a true sense of community and has many associations dedicated to neighbourhood improvements, social events and bolstering the local business economy.