Carleton Heights

Welcome to Carleton Heights, a neighbourhood originally built for War Veterans.

On the banks of Hogs Back Falls, the Rideau River, and the Experimental Farm, Carleton Heights has plenty of outdoor space for residents to enjoy.

  • Carleton Heights was built after World War 2, around 1950. They were originally built for Veterans due to the Veterans’ Land Act. Houses then were typically small with large lots, but plenty have been subdivided in the following years.

    The neighbourhood continued to expand in the following years.

  • Carleton Heights has a population of around 8000 people.

  • Carleton Heights has its own public school, Carleton Heights Public School.

    Nearby, students can also attend:

    • Redeemer Christian High School

    • St. Austine School

    • St. Pius X High School

    • St. Rita School

    • Brookfield High School

    • Holy Cross Elementary School

    • Century Public School

  • Carleton Heights has access to the Fisher Heights Community Centre and the Carleton Heights Community Centre.

    At a slightly further distance, residents can visit the Carleton Community Care Centre and the Carlington Community Health Centre.

    Carleton Heights has a community association run by volunteers to build up their community and have monthly meetings.

  • Carleton Heights has access to a few local pet stores, vets, and dog parks.

    • Healthy Pets HQ at 420 Bank

    • Prince of Wales Animal Hospital at 888 Meadowlands Dr

    • Furever Pets Salon at 1896 Prince of Wales

    • Pet Circus at 274 Bank

    • Fisher Glen Animal Hospital at 1896 Prince of Wales

    • Glebe Pet Hospital at 595 Bank St

  • Carleton Heights is a relatively good area for kids, with lots of outdoor space, residential homes, and schools. Children can visit a wading pool, community centre, curling club, daycares, and access to the Rideau River and Hog’s Back Falls for more outdoor fun.

  • Residents of Carleton Heights can go shopping at the Rideauview Mall, or head across the Rideau River to Billings Bridge Shopping Centre.

  • You can go grocery shopping at a ton of locations in the area, including:

    • Farmer’s Pick

    • Canada Food Village

    • Sunmax Supermarket

    • Food Basics

    • Loblaws

    • FreshCo

    • Independent

    • Metro

  • Carleton Heights residents will want to head down to Centretown or Byward Market to go out in the evenings.

  • In the area, there are a few restaurants including Thai, Filipino, and a Lone Star. For more options, head towards Bank Street!

  • Carleton Heights has primarily single-family homes that were transformed after the second world war.

  • The best park in the nearby area is Hog’s Back Park with waterfalls, picnic areas, and plenty of hiking trails, as well as a huge grassy field with barbecues and picnic tables.