Orléans City History
As a suburban area within the
dynamic city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Orléans
is conveniently located in the eastern part of
the city along the beautiful Ottawa River. Within
a short 16 km (10 miles) commute to downtown Ottawa,
this 95,000-plus city first became a part of the
city of Ottawa in 2001. Before 2001, Orléans
encompassed two municipal jurisdictions, the eastern
portion being in the pre-amalgamated city of Cumberland,
the western portion in the city of Gloucester.
 Orléans – French Roots Run Deep
Incorporated as a police village
from 1922 to 1974, Orléans was traditionally
known as St. Joseph d'Orléans. Apparently
the name of the city of Orléans was inspired
by one its main roads, Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard,
a prominent thoroughfare around the community.
To this day, Orléans has a prominent segment
of French-speaking citizens, although the proportion
of francophones has been decreasing of late. The
spelling of Orléans with an acute accent
in both English and French is due to the relevant
regulation to the City of Ottawa Act, in an effort
to maintain the area's francophone heritage.
Orléans Real Estate
Orléans has continued
its steady growth as a suburban community since
the late 1970s. Areas that are experiencing major
growth include its southern and easternmost boundaries
where development has included the building of
new single-family homes and more commercial development.
Because Orléans is an affluent suburb of
Ottawa, larger single-family homes and some of
the area’s finest schools are prominent
factors in its growth and popularity.
What to do in Orléans
One of the more popular attractions
is the Place d'Orleans shopping centre. Offering
Orléans shoppers over 175 stores, this
shopping destination is located just off the Queensway
in Orléans. Other diversions in Orléans
include the Elizabeth Manley skating rink at the
Orléans Sportsplex. This facility is aptly
named for Ms. Manley who trained here and won
a Silver Medal in Women's figure skating in the
1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.
Orléans Neighbourhoods
As your Orléans neighbourhood
experts, we service all of the communities in
Orléans including Avalon, Beacon Hill,
Beaconwood, Blackburn Hamlet, Cardinal Heights,
Carlsbad Springs, Carson Grove, Chapel Hill, Chateauneuf,
Convent Glen, Cyrville, Fallingbrook, Hiawatha
Park, Orleans Wood, Rothwell Heights and Terra
Nova Estates. To preview any home for sale in
these Orléans neighbourhoods, contact us
today.
Orleans Homes For Sale
Since the year 2000, the Orléans
real estate market has experienced a healthy
amount of new home construction particularly in
the eastern portion of Orléans east of
Trim Road and south of Innes Road. While the Orléans
average home value is around $270,000, Orléans
home buyers are offered a wide spectrum of home
prices ranging from $130,000 to $2,000,000. Typical
types of properties for sale in Orléans
include single-family homes, town homes, condominiums,
lofts and waterfront properties. Armed with this
Orléans real estate information, we recommend
you take a moment to search the MLS and get better
acquainted with this market. Better yet, contact
us today for a complete Ottawa
home buyers analysis. |
