Living in the Champlain Park area: questions, answered
Answers to 29 questions people ask about living in and buying in the Champlain Park area: neighbourhoods, schools, the O-Train, prices, walkability, parks and shops. Each answer comes first, then the detail, the sources and the date it is current to.
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- Neighbourhoods 5
- Schools 5
- Commute & O-Train 3
- Walkability & errands 1
- Parks & outdoors 5
- Shops & dining 4
- Safety & services 1
- History 3
- Who it suits 2
Neighbourhoods
5What are homes like in Champlain Park?
Most homes in Champlain Park were built in the 1920s and 1930s, and the last development took place in the 1950s. The neighbourhood was part of the police village of Ottawa West until Ottawa annexed it in 1949.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org
Where is Champlain Park and what are its boundaries?
Champlain Park is an urban neighbourhood in Ottawa's Kitchissippi Ward. The Ottawa River forms its northern boundary and Scott Street its southern one. Tunney's Pasture lies to the east, and Island Park Drive and Westboro Beach lie to the west.
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How many people live in Champlain Park?
As of the 2016 Canadian census, Champlain Park's population was 1,090. It is a small neighbourhood.
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What ward is Champlain Park in?
Champlain Park is in Ottawa's Kitchissippi Ward.
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Does Champlain Park have a community association?
Yes. The Champlain Park Community Association was incorporated in 1991, and its website is champlainpark.org.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org champlainpark.org
Schools
5What schools serve Champlain Park?
St. George School, an English Catholic elementary school run by the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB), is at 130 Keyworth Avenue. It is about 0.25 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line. Nearby public elementary schools run by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) include Hilson Avenue Public School and Elmdale Public School.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org sge.ocsb.ca
Is there an elementary school in Champlain Park?
Yes. St. George School, an English Catholic elementary school run by the Ottawa Catholic School Board, is at 130 Keyworth Avenue. It is about 0.25 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org sge.ocsb.ca
Which public elementary schools are near Champlain Park?
Hilson Avenue Public School (407 Hilson Avenue) is about 0.8 km away in a straight line, and Elmdale Public School (49 Iona Street) is about 1.2 km away. Both are English elementary schools run by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).
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Are there independent schools near Champlain Park?
Two independent schools are listed in the wider area: Chesterton Academy (415 Piccadilly Avenue North, secondary) and Blyth Academy (352 Danforth Avenue). OpenStreetMap tags and names identify both as independent.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org chestertonacademyofottawa.ca
How do I find which school serves an address in Champlain Park?
School boundaries are set by each board, so use the board's own school locator for the specific address. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has a school locator on its website.
As of 2026-10 · ocdsb.ca sge.ocsb.ca
Commute & O-Train
3How far is Champlain Park from downtown Ottawa?
Champlain Park is about 4.2 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill, or 5.1 km by road. Free-flow driving time is about 9 minutes.
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What is the nearest O-Train station to Champlain Park?
Tunney's Pasture station (1611 Scott Street) and Westboro station are both about 0.8 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line. Kichi Zìbì station is about 1.6 km away.
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Can I get around from Champlain Park without a car?
Tunney's Pasture and Westboro O-Train stations are each about 0.8 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line, and Kichi Zìbì is about 1.6 km away. OpenStreetMap tags list all three as open.
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Walkability & errands
1Is Champlain Park walkable?
Several everyday places sit within about 1 km of the neighbourhood centre in a straight line. They include St. George School (0.25 km), Champlain Park (0.23 km), Metro (0.6 km), Farm Boy (0.8 km) and two O-Train stations (about 0.8 km each).
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Parks & outdoors
5What parks are in and near Champlain Park?
Champlain Park itself (140 Carleton Avenue) is about 0.23 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line. Nearby green spaces include Remic Beach Complex (about 0.4 km), Heather Crowe Park (about 0.5 km), Mahoney Park (about 0.5 km) and Riverside Terrace Park (about 0.7 km).
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Does Champlain Park have a wading pool or ice rink?
OpenStreetMap lists a wading pool (Wading Pool - Champlain, 140 Carleton Avenue) and an ice rink (Champlain Park Ice Rink) at Champlain Park. Both are within about 0.3 km of the neighbourhood centre.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org
Is Champlain Park close to the river and Westboro Beach?
Yes. The Ottawa River forms Champlain Park's northern boundary, and Westboro Beach marks part of its western edge. Westboro Beach is about 1.5 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line, and Bate Island Park is about 1.1 km away.
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Is there a bike path near Champlain Park?
Wikipedia lists the NCC (National Capital Commission) bike path under Champlain Park's recreation. The neighbourhood sits on the Ottawa River, with Westboro Beach and Bate Island Park nearby.
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What recreation centres are near Champlain Park?
Recreation facilities listed within a couple of kilometres include Fisher Park Community Center (250 Holland Avenue), Ottawa Gymnastics Centre (294 Elmgrove Avenue), Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre (345 Richmond Road) and Pavillon Paul Dewar Field House (29 Van Lang Private).
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org
Shops & dining
4Where do people in Champlain Park buy groceries?
The closest listed grocery store is Metro at 345 Carleton Avenue, about 0.6 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line. Farm Boy (317 McRae Avenue) is about 0.8 km away, and Real Canadian Superstore (190 Richmond Road) is about 0.9 km away.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org
Does Champlain Park have its own shops?
No shops are listed inside Champlain Park's boundary in this guide's data. The closest listed cluster is on Wellington Street West, about 0.9 km east, including Watsons, Wellington Butchery and Morris Home Hardware.
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Where can I do everyday errands near Champlain Park besides groceries?
Wellington Street West has Watsons (1308), Wellington Butchery (1333) and Morris Home Hardware (1226). Richmond Road has Strawberry Blonde Bakery (111) and Batter Up (303).
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Where is the nearest pharmacy to Champlain Park?
Westboro Ideal Pharmacy is about 0.7 km from the neighbourhood centre in a straight line, and DRUG Store Pharmacy (190 Richmond Road) is about 0.9 km away. Watsons at 1308 Wellington Street West is about 0.9 km away.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org
Safety & services
1Are there medical clinics near Champlain Park?
Yes. Several clinics are listed along Wellington Street West, about 0.7 km east of the neighbourhood centre, including those at 1400, 1350, 1327 and 1318 Wellington Street West. Anthomy Physiotherapy Clinic is at 205 Richmond Road.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org
History
3When was Champlain Park built?
Most of Champlain Park's homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s, with the last development in the 1950s. In the 1930s the area was considered the west end of town.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org
Why is Champlain Park also called Ottawa West?
The area was part of the police village of Ottawa West from 1912 until the City of Ottawa annexed it in 1949. Wikipedia lists Ottawa West as an alternate name for the neighbourhood.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org
What notable buildings are in Champlain Park?
Wikipedia lists St. George Elementary School, the Ottawa mosque where the Ottawa Muslim Association meets, and the adjacent Hall of Peace as notable buildings. The Hall of Peace was formerly the Northwestern United Church.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org openstreetmap.org
Who it suits
2Is Champlain Park a good place to live?
Champlain Park is a small, established neighbourhood in Ottawa's Kitchissippi Ward, bounded by the Ottawa River to the north and Scott Street to the south. It had 1,090 residents in the 2016 census, and most of its homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s. St. George School is about 0.25 km away in a straight line, and the neighbourhood's own park is about 0.23 km away.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org openstreetmap.org
Is Champlain Park good for families with kids?
Families will find St. George School (an OCSB elementary school) about 0.25 km from the neighbourhood centre. Champlain Park, about 0.23 km away, has a wading pool and an ice rink listed in OpenStreetMap.
As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org sge.ocsb.ca