It’s the end of July, so we’re well into the dog days of the season. Heat warnings are in effect almost every day, and the air is dripping with that Eastern Ontario humidity.
The capital of Canada is a great place to be during the summer months, no matter where you live. However, it’s true that certain parts of the city are more comfortable to be during a heatwave.
The area you live in can impact your quality of living during the late-July swelter. Whether you take the kids to the beach every day, prefer a small town experience or enjoy the nightlife, Ottawa has a neighborhood that can help make your summer memorable.
Here are the top five Ottawa neighborhoods for beating a heat wave in the summer.
Mooney’s Bay
Mooney’s Bay is a popular area among students due to its proximity to Carleton University, but it’s also a great place to purchase real estate. The charming, tree-lined boulevards near the beautiful Mooney’s Bay and Hog’s Back parks are lined with condos, apartments and detached homes.
In the summer, Mooney’s Bay beach is one of the most high-traffic urban getaways in the city, with a beachside bar, lifeguard-attended beach, and lush park perfect for a Sunday afternoon barbeque and frisbee. The park hosts several festivals over the summer, including the Dragon Boat Festival and HOPE Volleyball.
Westboro
Westboro will always be one of the most beautiful Ottawa neighborhoods to live in, and when the beach opens up in the summer, it becomes a popular destination for people who live elsewhere in the city.
Aside from the beach, street vendors on Richmond Road have hot dogs and ice cream at the ready, and on Saturday mornings there is a farmer’s market along the running path west of Starbucks. Meanwhile, there are several pubs in the area to choose from during the evening. In the Spring, Westboro hosts Westfest, a free music festival composed of Canadian talent.
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Byward Market
No Ottawa summer would be complete without a trip to the Byward market. Some of the finest, most talented buskers, farmer stands and artisan vendors in the country entertain sidewalk shoppers during the day. At night, there are countless bars and pubs hosting comedy, live music and a competitive food scene. The market is home to several new condo developments for those not looking for a detached home.
The Glebe
The Glebe is a classic, green, small town neighborhood close set just apart from the noise down on Sandy Hill. Home to long streets with plenty of natural shade, these streets are populated by a mix of families and university students. The Glebe’s classic summer atmosphere is just a step away from the world-class pubs and eateries of downtown Elgin and Bank. With several places to get a traditional ice cream or a cool gelato, or even just duck out of the sun and enjoy a coffee in the air conditioning, the Glebe is one of the most sought-after areas to buy a home.
Little Italy
Known for its vibrant nightlife, fine dining and gelato, Preston St. and the Little Italy neighborhood are an imperative for the Ottawa summer experience. Popular spots include Absolute Comedy, the historic Gladstone Theatre and Pub Italia. There are also several markets and bakeries open during the day. With the Experimental Farm and the Arboretum at its southern border and an idyllic residential area to the west, Little Italy is a scenic green area to settle down in or near.
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