The Glebe – Dows Lake
Homes
Recreation
From Lansdowne Park to the Dow’s Lake Pavilion, residents of this area have a plethora of opportunities for recreation just steps from their front door. Lansdowne offers a year-round Farmer’s Market; family-friendly recreation programs such as roller-skating nights, workshops, dog training, arts and visual media courses; yoga classes; outdoor movie nights; sports programs, and much more.
Dow’s Lake features scenic walking and cycling paths along the National Capital Commission trail system, paddle boat and kayak rentals, and water-based activities as well as hosting the annual Canadian Tulip Festival each May.
The neighbourhood also contains community gardens, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds and wading pools, and a splash pad for children.
Shopping and Dining
Residents will enjoy the variety of businesses along Bank Street which includes eclectic restaurants and bistros, trendy coffee shops, pubs, and more. You will also find boutiques offering fashionable designer wear, one-of-a-kind gift shops, and specialty shops, art galleries, as well as a host of options for your personal and daily needs including grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, etc.
The annual Great Glebe Garage Sale is also a local favourite and attracts shoppers from around the city looking for bargains.
Schools and Churches
The Glebe/Dow’s Lake is well-known for its excellent schools which include Mutchmor Public School, First Avenue Public School, Glebe Montessori School, and the Glebe Collegiate Institute.
Churches in the neighbourhood include Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church, First Baptist Church, St. Stephan's Presbyterian Church, St. Patrick's Basilica, and The Church of St. John the Evangelist.