Orleans is the furthest community east in the urban city of Ottawa and is made of smaller neighbourhoods including Chapel Hill, Convent Glen, Chatelaine Village, Queenswood Heights, Fallingbrook, Avalon, Chateauneuf, and Orleans Wood. Orleans historically has a significant francophone population. The first known settlers of the area included Francois Dupuis, a War of 1812 veteran, and Joseph Vezina. In 1860 the Orleans community started as a parish of St. Joseph de Gloucester. The community remained small until the 1980's when it became the fastest growing community in Canada and its population doubled. The community retains its francophone population with over a third of the population speaking primarily French at home and the rest speaking English or another non-official language.
Housing Statistics
Orleans North
Convent Glen / Chatelaine Village / Hiawatha Park / Orleans Wood
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Oldest house: Built in 1950.
Average house age: Most houses were built between 1965 and 1985.
Detached homes: 67% of homes are detached. 20% are row and semi-detached homes.
House prices - detached homes*: Recent sales vary from $300,000 to $1,450,000 with 67% under $400,000.
House prices - semi-detached homes and row houses*: Recent sales vary from $250,000 to $335,000 with 65% under $300,000.
Orleans South (South of Queensway)
Chapel Hill / Queenswood Heights / Convent Glen South / Chateauneuf / Sunridge / Mer Bleue
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Oldest house: Built in 1914.
Average house age: Most houses were built in 1960 and continue to be built.
Detached homes: 84% of homes are detached. 16% are row and semi-detached homes.
House prices - detached homes*: Recent sales vary from $250,000 to $700,000 with 10% under $300,000 and 65% under $400,000.
House prices - semi-detached homes and row houses*: Recent sales vary from $275,000 to $400,000 with 35% under $300,000.
Orleans East (East of Tenth Line Rd)
Fallingbrook / Ridgemont / Pineridge / Gardenway / Avalon / Nottingate / Sringridge
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Oldest house: Built in 1945.
Average house age: Most houses were started in 1984 and homes continue to be built.
Detached homes: 60% of homes are detached. 40% are row and semi-detached homes.
House prices - detached homes*: Recent sales vary from $300,000 to $775,000 with 35% under $400,000.
House prices - semi-detached homes and row houses*: Recent sales vary from $250,000 to $425,000 with 44% under $300,000.
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Like all communities in Ottawa there is no shortage of recreational activities and events for the residents of Orleans. For the sports lovers there are baseball diamonds, basketball courts, sports fields, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor rinks, and volleyball courts that host both recreational play and organized sports teams. The many play structures, splash pads, and sledding hills provide hours of fun for the children in the community. There are also many restaurants and bars scattered throughout the community creating many opportunities for residents to get together and enjoy themselves over food.
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