Living in Rothwell Heights | Beacon Hill | Beacon Wood

Rothwell Heights

If your dream home involves sweeping modernist architecture, massive forested lots, and a sense of total seclusion without actually leaving the city, welcome to Rothwell Heights. Perched on a scenic ridge above the Ottawa River, this is one of Ottawa’s most prestigious enclaves.Just 11 kilometers east of Parliament Hill, a drive to the downtown core takes a crisp 10 to 15 minutes outside of peak hours. You are tuckedi in north of Highway 174, giving you a launchpad to the rest of the city and a fast connection to the Highway 417 corridor. The Blair LRT Station is just minutes away. This major O-Train hub on the Confederation Line connects you directly to downtown and the western stretches of Ottawa. Nature is baked into the lifestyle here - step outside and you are on the Ottawa River Pathway, a paradise for cycling, running and cross-country skiing. The National Capital Commission has also been animating the nearby Blair Boat Launch, a scenic riverfront terrace. Parents are heavily drawn to the area for its top-tier education, notably Colonel By Secondary School and its world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Beaconwood

Beaconwood offers a warm, established community feel where mid-century charm meets suburban convenience. Known for quiet, tree-lined streets, generous backyards, and diverse mix of single-family homes and spacious townhouses, it’s a neighborhood where neighbors actually know each other by name. Perfectly framed by Montreal Road and Ogilvie Road, giving you direct access to Highway 174 and Highway 417. Getting into the downtown core is incredibly efficient, whether you are driving or taking advantage of the quick bus routes connecting straight to the nearby LRT hubs. This makes Beaconwood highly attractive for public sector employees and students attending nearby La Cité Collégiale. If you love the outdoors, Beaconwood is an absolute playground. It borders the breathtaking NCC Greenbelt, including the Green’s Creek ravine system and its miles of hiking trails. In the winter, families flock to Ski Hill Park for epic tobogganing. Day-to-day, the Beacon Hill Shopping Centre and the North Gloucester Ottawa Public Library sit right on your doorstep.

Beacon Heights

Tucked neatly into the Beacon Hill South cluster, Beacon Heights is a hidden gem that combines affordability with exceptional urban layout. Featuring a fantastic mix of cozy bungalows, 3-level townhomes, and low-rise options, it has become a hot spot for first-time homebuyers, young families, and savvy investors looking to build equity through modernization.Because Beacon Heights sits slightly further south near the corner of Ogilvie and Blair, its highway access is among the best in the east end. You can pull out of your driveway and be on Highway 417 or Highway 174 in under three minutes. A drive downtown is an straight shot of about 10 kilometers. Many residents skip the car entirely for their daily commute; park-and-ride options and highly frequent bus routes mean you can be sitting at a downtown cafe or in your office in about 30 to 35 minutes using the O-Train network. Beacon Heights is a beacon for active lifestyles! Sports enthusiasts will love being minutes from the Richcraft Sensplex, a massive hub for hockey and indoor sports.The Beacon Hill North Community Centre offers extensive seasonal programming and splash pads for kids, while nearbyTrillium Park provides plenty of lush, open green space.