Living in the Convent Glen area: questions, answered
Answers to 33 questions people ask about living in and buying in the Convent Glen area: neighbourhoods, schools, the O-Train, prices, walkability, parks and shops. Each answer comes first, then the detail, the sources and the date it is current to.
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- Neighbourhoods 5
- Schools 5
- Commute & O-Train 6
- Prices & market 1
- Walkability & errands 1
- Parks & outdoors 5
- Shops & dining 3
- Safety & services 1
- History 2
- Who it suits 4
Neighbourhoods
5Where is Convent Glen?
Convent Glen is in north-west Orléans, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The broader Convent Glen–Orléans Woods area lies beside the Ottawa River and National Capital Greenbelt.
As of 2026-10-30 · ons-sqo.ca cgow.ca
What are Convent Glen’s boundaries?
The community association uses the Ottawa River, Greenbelt, Champlain Street and St. Joseph Boulevard as the limits of its combined Convent Glen–Orléans Wood area. Historical subdivision boundaries are narrower, so a map or statistic should identify the definition it uses.
As of 2026-10-30 · cgow.ca gloucesterhistory.com
Is Convent Glen South part of the same area?
Convent Glen South is a separately named subdivision between the Queensway and St. Joseph Boulevard. The Gloucester Historical Society places Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard on its west side and Orléans Village on its east side.
As of 2026-10-30 · gloucesterhistory.com
Which community association represents Convent Glen?
The Convent Glen–Orléans Wood Community Association represents the combined community. Its website provides local news, events and ways to get involved.
Which Ottawa ward is Convent Glen in?
The community association identifies its municipal ward as Ward 2, Orléans West-Innes. The City’s councillor directory provides the ward contact and an address-based ward lookup.
Schools
5What schools serve Convent Glen?
Local options include Convent Glen Elementary, Orleans Wood, Terry Fox and Cairine Wilson in the OCDSB, plus Convent Glen Catholic and St. Matthew in the OCSB. French-language options include L’Odyssée in the CEPEO and Saint-Joseph d’Orléans and Garneau in the CECCE.
Which English public secondary school is in Convent Glen?
Cairine Wilson Secondary School is at 975 Orléans Boulevard and offers Grades 9–12. Orleans Wood Elementary’s published pathway continues through Terry Fox Elementary to Cairine Wilson, although a household’s assignment still needs board confirmation.
As of 2026-10-30 · cairinewilsonss.ocdsb.ca orleanswoodes.ocdsb.ca
Is French immersion available near Convent Glen?
Orleans Wood Elementary lists Early French Immersion in Grades 1–3, and Terry Fox Elementary lists it in Grades 4–8. Cairine Wilson Secondary also offers French Immersion.
As of 2026-10-30 · orleanswoodes.ocdsb.ca terryfoxes.ocdsb.ca
What French-language schools are near Convent Glen?
French-language options include L’Odyssée public elementary and Saint-Joseph d’Orléans Catholic elementary. Secondary options to check with the boards include Garneau Catholic on rue Carrière and Louis-Riel public on chemin Bearbrook in Blackburn Hamlet.
As of 2026-10-30 · odyssee.cepeo.on.ca saint-josephdorleans.ecolecatholique.ca
How do I check which school my Convent Glen address qualifies for?
Use the relevant board’s school locator or attendance-boundary pages and confirm the result with the school. The OCSB determines the home school by address and grade, and the OCDSB publishes separate boundaries for different programs.
Commute & O-Train
6How far is Convent Glen from downtown Ottawa?
By road, Convent Glen's centre is about 17.4 km from Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, roughly 18 minutes by car in free-flowing traffic (OSRM routing estimate). The road connection towards downtown Ottawa follows Ottawa Road 174 west to Highway 417 at the Split, then continues west towards the centre. Exact travel times vary; a reliable point-to-point driving distance or time was not verified for this guide.
As of 2026-10-30 · router.project-osrm.org en.wikipedia.org
How do you get downtown from Convent Glen by transit?
Take a bus connection to Blair, such as Route 38 where it serves your location, then transfer to westbound O-Train Line 1. Downtown stops include Rideau, Parliament and Lyon; check the planner for your starting address and travel date.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com plan.octranspo.com
Is Convent Glen O-Train Station open?
Passenger service at Convent Glen Station was not verified as open for this October 30, 2026 research. OC Transpo’s October 2 memo moved expected pre-trial running to November and did not provide a passenger opening date.
As of 2026-10-30 · glengower.ca
Where will Convent Glen Station be?
The City identifies Convent Glen Station at Orléans Boulevard, at the Ottawa Road 174 crossing. Its station-connectivity plan includes pedestrian and bicycle access on the boulevard bridge.
As of 2026-10-30 · ottawa.ca
Is there a Park & Ride near Convent Glen?
Place d’Orléans has a Park & Ride shown on OC Transpo’s station-area map. The map places it near Champlain Street and Ottawa Road 174; check current access arrangements before travelling.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com
Which buses run through Convent Glen?
OC Transpo’s published maps show Route 38 through the Voyageur, Jeanne d’Arc and Fortune area, and Route 138 linking Hiawatha with Place d’Orléans. The exact stop, direction and departure time should be checked in the travel planner.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com octranspo.com
Prices & market
1Where can I find official market data for Convent Glen?
The Ottawa Real Estate Board publishes market information for the Ottawa region. This independent guide does not estimate Convent Glen home prices; consult the original publication and its stated geography.
As of 2026-10-30 · oreb.ca
Walkability & errands
1Is Convent Glen walkable?
Convent Glen has off-road paths linking parks and neighbourhoods, plus a paved riverfront route. Whether daily errands are within walking distance depends on the home’s location; no neighbourhood-wide walkability score was verified.
As of 2026-10-30 · ons-sqo.ca cgow.ca
Parks & outdoors
5Can you walk or cycle along the Ottawa River near Convent Glen?
Yes: the community association describes a paved riverfront path used for walking and cycling. The NCC also identifies a connection between Greenbelt Pathway East and the Ottawa River Pathway at Green’s Creek.
As of 2026-10-30 · cgow.ca ncc-ccn.gc.ca
What outdoor activities are available at nearby Green’s Creek?
The NCC lists hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Green’s Creek, along with a winter toboggan hill. It distinguishes the accessible Greenbelt Pathway East from Trails 61 and 63, which are not universally accessible.
As of 2026-10-30 · ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Where can you swim or skate indoors near Convent Glen?
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex–Orléans is at 1490 Youville Drive. The City lists a swimming pool, the Elizabeth Manley and Roger Sénécal arenas, and fitness facilities; current programs and closures are published on its facility page.
As of 2026-10-30 · ottawa.ca
Is there outdoor skating in Convent Glen?
Jeanne d’Arc Park has outdoor skating ice maintained by community volunteers in winter. The association publishes rink information and directs visitors to current ice-quality and opening updates.
As of 2026-10-30 · cgow.ca
Can you walk a dog on the nearby Green’s Creek trails?
The NCC permits leashed pets year-round on Greenbelt Pathway East and from April 15 to November 30 on Trail 63. Pets are not permitted elsewhere in the Green’s Creek sector under the rules published on its visitor page.
As of 2026-10-30 · ncc-ccn.gc.ca
Shops & dining
3Where can you buy groceries in Convent Glen?
Metro Convent Glen Mall is a local grocery option on Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard. Metro’s own store locator lists the address as 6509 Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard; check the retailer’s page for current hours.
As of 2026-10-30 · metro.ca
Is there a pharmacy or post office in Convent Glen?
Shoppers Drug Mart operates a store and pharmacy at Convent Glen Shopping Centre, listed at 6491 Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard in OC Transpo’s retailer directory. The store’s own page also lists a Canada Post outlet.
As of 2026-10-30 · octranspo.com shoppersdrugmart.ca
Is there a medical clinic near Convent Glen?
Orleans Urgent Care Clinic lists its location as 1220 Promenade Place d’Orléans. It offers in-person medical assessments and warns that it may close registration early when capacity is reached.
As of 2026-10-30 · urgentcare.ca urgentcare.ca
Safety & services
1Is Convent Glen safe?
Ottawa Police provides a Community Safety Data Portal for reviewing reported incidents and trends. Its crime-map guidance says locations are approximate and the map does not include every offence, so this guide does not assign Convent Glen a safety ranking.
As of 2026-10-30 · data.ottawapolice.ca data.ottawapolice.ca
History
2What is Convent Glen’s connection to the Grey Nuns?
The Grey Nuns operated d’Youville Farm on land between St. Joseph Boulevard and the river before residential development. The Gloucester Historical Society records a sale to Costain in 1970 and explains that Grey Nuns Drive commemorates the congregation.
As of 2026-10-30 · gloucesterhistory.com
When was Convent Glen developed?
Work on the Convent Glen subdivision began in 1973, according to the Gloucester Historical Society. The community association also identifies the 1970s as the construction period for many homes in its broader area.
As of 2026-10-30 · gloucesterhistory.com cgow.ca
Who it suits
4Is Convent Glen a good place to live?
Convent Glen has neighbourhood paths, river access and nearby recreation facilities. English- and French-language schools are available in the wider area; these are practical features to compare with your needs, rather than a universal verdict on suitability.
As of 2026-10-30 · ons-sqo.ca cgow.ca
What are homes like in Convent Glen?
Convent Glen and Orléans Wood include single-family and multi-unit housing, according to the community association. Many homes in the combined area were built in the 1970s; a detailed census breakdown by home type was not verified.
What community events take place around Convent Glen?
The community association publishes a local events calendar and newsletters. Its 2026 program included Music in the Woods, an all-ages music event at Roy G. Hobbs Community Centre on July 25; consult current listings for future dates.
What should families check before choosing a home in Convent Glen?
Nearby facilities include schools and the pool and arenas at Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex–Orléans. Check the exact school assignment and the route from the home to those facilities, because a neighbourhood name alone does not determine school eligibility.