Stittsville East
The youngest of the three study areas, with a median age of 32.0 in 2021.
Stittsville East had 10,515 residents and 3,650 private dwellings in the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. Population: 10,515 (2021).
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About Stittsville East
Stittsville East had 10,515 residents and 3,650 private dwellings in the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. The median age was 32.0, with 24.0% of residents aged 0 to 14 and 6.6% aged 65 and over. Single-detached houses were 48.0% of dwellings and row houses 37.6%. Renter households made up 26.1% of households, and the median owner-estimated value of owned dwellings was $750,000 (2021 census). Catholic High School Paul Desmarais is about 0.3 km from the area's centre in a straight line.
Boundaries
Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area Stittsville East, the eastern of the three areas covered by this guide. ons-sqo.ca ons-sqo.ca
Homes
In the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, Stittsville East's dwellings were 48.0% single-detached, 37.6% row houses, 7.0% semi-detached and 6.9% apartments in buildings under five storeys. Owner households were 74.1% and renter households 26.1%, with an average household size of 3.0. ons-sqo.ca
- Population 10,515 and 3,650 private dwellings (2021 census)
- Median age 32.0; children 0 to 14 are 24.0% (2021 census)
- Row houses 37.6% of dwellings (2021 census)
- Renter households 26.1% (2021 census)
- Tree canopy coverage 9.7% (2024)
- Eagleson Transitway station about 4.6 km away (straight line)
- 1818
Stittsville, the community this area belongs to, lies within the former Goulbourn Township, founded in 1818. en.wikipedia.org
- 2001
Goulbourn Township, including Stittsville, became part of the City of Ottawa through amalgamation. en.wikipedia.org
Local names worth knowing
- Glen Gower
City councillor for Ward 6 (Stittsville), per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026. ottawa.ca
Around Stittsville East
Walking rings at 5, 10 and 15 minutes from the neighbourhood centre.
Schools
6 nearbyCatholic High School Paul Desmarais
CECCE5315 rue. Abbott St Emaps.ottawa.ca ecolecatholique.ca
290 m4 min walkSt. Bernadette School
OCSB60 rue Defence Stmaps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca
810 m10 min walkMaplewood Secondary School
OCDSB700 Cope Drivemaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
840 m11 min walkSaint-Jean-Paul II Catholic Elementary School
CECCE5473 rue Abbott St Est / Eastmaps.ottawa.ca ecolecatholique.ca
870 m11 min walkShingwàkons Public School
OCDSB480 Prom. Cope Drmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
1.1 km13 min walkStittsville Public School
OCDSB40 prom. Granite Ridge Drmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
1.3 km16 min walk
Straight-line distances from the Stittsville East centre. Living near a school does not guarantee a place: confirm the designated school for an address with each board. All schools and board locators.
Parks & places
10 nearbyPutney Woodland Park
Active Recreation park
631 Putney Crescentmaps.ottawa.ca
660 m8 min walkSTORMWTER MANAGEMENT AREA
Passive Recreation park · waterfront access
164 IBER ROADmaps.ottawa.ca
680 m9 min walkAbbott-Iber Woodlot
Passive Recreation park · waterfront access
5401 Abbott Street East, Goulbournmaps.ottawa.ca
700 m9 min walkOutdoor rink, Lee Boltwood Park
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
4879 Abbott St Emaps.ottawa.ca
810 m10 min walkRouncey Park
Active Recreation park
590 Rouncey Roadmaps.ottawa.ca
900 m11 min walkStormwater Management Area (Mahoney Creek)
Passive Recreation park · waterfront access
432 Cavesson Streetmaps.ottawa.ca
910 m11 min walkSplash pad, Rouncey Park
Splash pad (summer only)
590 Rouncey Roadmaps.ottawa.ca
910 m11 min walkOutdoor rink, Rouncey Park
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
590 Rouncey Roadmaps.ottawa.ca
920 m11 min walkBradley-Craig Park
Active Recreation park
331 Cranesbill Roadmaps.ottawa.ca
960 m12 min walkBabe McRae Park
Active Recreation park
245 Meynell Roadmaps.ottawa.ca
960 m12 min walk
Shops & dining
3 nearbyWalmart Supercentre
Supermarket
5357 Fernbank Roadopenstreetmap.org
1.6 km21 min walkWalmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
5357 Fernbank Roadopenstreetmap.org
1.7 km21 min walkBulk Barn
Supermarket
5375 Fernbank Roadopenstreetmap.org
1.7 km22 min walk
Getting around
TransitO-Train
Limebank station is about 17.8 km away in a straight line (open; Line 2).
O-Train
Airport station is about 18.4 km away in a straight line (open; Line 4).
Transitway / bus
Eagleson station is about 4.6 km away in a straight line (open).
Downtown
Parliament Hill is about 22.4 km away in a straight line.
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What is Stittsville East like?
Stittsville East is the youngest of the three study areas, with a median age of 32.0 and 24.0% of residents aged 0 to 14 (2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study). Row houses made up 37.6% of dwellings and renter households 26.1%.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca