Living in Hintonburg | Mechanicsville
Hintonburg
Located just west of downtown Ottawa with great access to transit is the up-and-coming community of Hintonburg. Wedged in between West Centretown to the east, the Civic Hospital to the south, Westboro & Island Park to the west and the Ottawa River to the north, Ottawa’s Hintonburg, Mechanicsville and Wellington West neighbourhoods offer a good variety of homes. Here you’ll find modern rebuilds and infill condos as well as older semis and singles with tons of charm and character. Running along a few blocks either side of Wellington Street, Hintonburg and Wellington West feature some of the best dining and shopping in Ottawa. Here it’s all about local charm and a fiercely independent spirit. Whether you work in Downtown Ottawa, at nearby Tunney’s Pasture or Ottawa Civic Hospital, or elsewhere around Ottawa, you’ll have ample commuting options from which to choose. Buses and the new train serve Hintonburg and Wellington West. Bike lanes and paths are all around. And there are plenty of places to which you can easily walk on a nice day. Homes in Hintonburg are continuing to see nice appreciation and are expected to climb and hold value over the long run. That plus proximity to central Ottawa makes Hintonburg an extremely viable option for your Ottawa home search. Talk to Bytown Homes today about setting up viewings for homes in Hintonburg, Mechanicsville & surrounding communities.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville is a neighbourhood bordered by the Ottawa River to the north and Hintonburg to the south. Houses were first built here as long ago as 1875. This great little pocket features quick access to Highway 417 and excellent LRT access - you can get anywhere in the city from this central location, and it’s a quick trip to Parliament Hill and Tunney’s Pasture for government work. Enjoy walking and biking along the Ottawa River pathways and the unique retail and dining offerings of Wellington West. If you are looking for homes for sale in Mechanicsville, browse these listings below.
