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Where modern living meets serenity
Havenwood is situated in the heart of Barrhaven, a thriving and sought-after community located southwest of Ottawa. This serene residential neighborhood strikes the perfect balance between nature and convenience, offering a peaceful living environment surrounded by parks, lush trails, and thoughtfully designed natural spaces.
Just minutes away, you’ll find all essential amenities: shops, reputable schools, restaurants, and services. Havenwood’s strategic location provides quick access to major roadways and public transit, making your daily commute effortless.
Just minutes away, you’ll find all essential amenities: shops, reputable schools, restaurants, and services. Havenwood’s strategic location provides quick access to major roadways and public transit, making your daily commute effortless.
the perfect blend of calm and urban convenience
The vibrant community of Barrhaven offers a welcoming living environment where families, professionals, and newcomers quickly feel at home. Known for its tranquility and family-friendly atmosphere, Barrhaven is a modern, well-planned neighborhood with parks and a warm, inclusive community. It offers the perfect balance between the serenity of suburban life and the conveniences of urban living. With its reputable schools, recreational facilities, and a wide range of shops and services, Barrhaven is a thriving and dynamic place to live.
Strong points
Proximity to nature
Access to easy everyday conveniences
A welcoming community for families
Neighborhood life
Near Havenwood, you’ll find a wide range of services, amenities, shops and restaurants to enrich your quality of life
Schools & Services
- Quality schools (public, Catholic, and even some French-language schools)
Parks & Green Spaces
- Clarke Fields
- Trails along the Rideau River
- Neighborhood parks
Recreational Facilities / Community Centers
- Walter Baker Sports Centre
- Minto Recreation Complex
- GoodLife Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and specialty studios
Shops & Restaurants
- Chapman Mills Marketplace and shops along Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road
- Major retailers: Loblaws, Sobeys, Home Depot, Best Buy, etc.
- Restaurants and cafés: well-known chains (Swiss Chalet) and local favorites (Greenfield’s, independent cafés, etc.)
Transit & Accessibility
- Quick access to Highway 416, making it easy to reach downtown or other parts of Ontario
- Efficient public transit (OC Transpo) with frequent bus routes and the planned LRT (O-Train) expansion to Barrhaven
- Less than 30 minutes by car to downtown Ottawa (outside peak hours)
