| Named for Mel
Barr who was the original developer, Barrhaven
is a rapidly growing suburban neighbourhood located
in the southwest corner of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Within a leisurely 20 km (12 miles) drive to downtown
Ottawa, Barrhaven, prior to the amalgamation with
Ottawa, was located within
the city of Nepean. Its
population is approximately 52,197 residents (as
of the 2006 Canadian Census).
Rapid Residential Growth Comes to Barrhaven
 Graced with abundant parks and
open space, Barrhaven can claim to be one of the
newest suburbs developed along the Greenbelt.
From his original 200-acre tract, Barr helped
fuel the rapid residential growth the area has
experienced although commercial development was
slower to gain traction. Today, much has changed
as the Barrhaven Town Centre retail complex provides
residents a combination of big box stores and
a variety of other commercial establishments,
including Re/Max Affiliates Realty Ltd. Indicative
of sizable growth experienced in Barrhaven, many
smaller shopping malls now dot the landscape.
High-tech employers began a migration in the area
in the 1990s as highlighted by corporations like
JDS Uniphase and Nortel. Recently, the RCMP announced
Barrhaven as the new home of their National Headquarters.
Superior Public Education in Barrhaven
As the area began to grow, the
need for superior public schools in the National
Capital Region increased. Barrhaven students got
their very own high school in 1998 when Mother
Teresa High School (Catholic) opened. Shortly
thereafter, the John McCrae Secondary School (public)
opened in 1999. Other schools followed, including
St. Joseph High School, another Catholic high
school, and a tremendous number and variety of
exceptional elementary schools.
Barrhaven Real Estate
Homes in Barrhaven run the gamut
from affordable condominiums and townhomes, to
upscale, executive homes in the golf course community
of Stonebridge. In the older area of Barrhaven,
the winding streets are a refreshing change from
the more traditional grid pattern most cities
utilized in their early formative years. However,
in the newer areas, the neighbourhood plan adheres
to the more traditional block system. Because
of abundant dedicated parks and open, Barrhaven
continues to be an attractive area to call home.
Combined with excellent area schools and numerous
parks and playgrounds, mainly built in since 2000,
Barrhaven is a popular destination for families
relocating with numerous nearby tech-centric employers.
Add the Walter Baker Sports Centre which contains
a library and other facilities and this area is
all the more appealing.
Outstanding Family Neighbourhood - Barrhaven
Another reason this southwest
corner of the city of Ottawa is so popular is
because it remains incredibly family-friendly.
Beyond being naturally beautiful, the community
is affectionately known as "Far Haven"
or "The Haven". This quiet refuge for
families is conveniently located along excellent
public transportation options, including the Fallowfield
bus line and the VIA Rail lines, plus three local
routes, 170, 186, and 173 loop through the community.
Great amenities, outstanding schools, convenient
transportation services and exceptional recreational
facilities make Barrhaven a special neighbourhood
to call home.
Homes for Sale in Barrhaven
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