Living in Manotick | Mahogany | Kars | Rideau
Twp
Manotick
Founded in 1864 and named with the Algonquin
word for ‘Island in the river’, and home to the beautiful and still functioning stone structure
of Watson’s Mill, homes in Manotick provide a small town ambiance just 25km from Parliament Hill. Many
of Ottawa’s luxury homes with waterfront access are found here, and its generous lots with room for a
pool are in high demand. Being on the southern edge of Ottawa means you have lots of options for outdoor
recreation, with places to canoe and kayak, and lots of golf - there are 63 golf courses within a 20 mile
mile radius! The Carleton Golf and Yacht Club is a much-loved local institution. Chic boutiques abound on
Mill Street, everything from hard-to-find imported candy to European fashions. Lots of downtowners shop in
Manotick! Homes for sale in Manotick are highly desirable, given the proximity to the core and the airport
while offering a country atmosphere - really the best of both worlds.
Mahogany
Contemporary living meets historical village
charm in this collection of bungalows, single family and multigenerational homes, master-planned around a
50-acre woodlot and pond Nestled along the shores of the Rideau River, this development brings an abundance
of green spaces, parks, and golf courses. Shops and dining are a stroll away down Manotick Walk — a
multi-use pathway from Mahogany into the Manotick village. If you’re a cyclist searching for a new
place to ride, the City of Ottawa has mapped out a 56-kilometre cycling loop that begins and ends in
Manotick Village. If you are looking for homes for sale in Mahogany, browse these listings below.
Kars
Kars is a tiny, tranquil, semi-rural neighbourhood located along the
longest uninterrupted section of the Rideau River. Kars on the Rideau Public School has been expanded to
accommodate growth in this desirable riverside location. Kars is also home to the Rideau Valley Air Park - watch
the gliders soar on a sunny summer day. Stroll down to the Taylor Conservation Area boardwalk and the Fillmore
Nut Grove, an arboretum dedicated to preserving nut tree species. Swim at Baxter Beach and experience the
floating ice cream ‘van’, all just a 36 minute drive to Parliament Hill. If you are looking
for homes for sale in Kars, browse these listings below.
Rideau Township
Communities in this township include Manotick, North Gower, Kars and
Burritts Rapids. Homes for sale in Rideau Township are highly desirable, given the proximity to the core and the
airport while offering a country atmosphere - really the best of both worlds. If you are shopping for a quiet
locale within easy reach of the Ottawa International Airport and 45 minutes to the US border at Ogdensburg, NY,
browse homes for sale in Rideau Township in the listings below.
