Stittsville
The largest of the three study areas by population, with 22,200 residents in 2021.
Stittsville had 22,200 residents and 7,890 private dwellings in the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. Population: 22,200 (2021).
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About Stittsville
Stittsville had 22,200 residents and 7,890 private dwellings in the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. The median age was 43.2, with 18.9% of residents aged 0 to 14 and 16.9% aged 65 and over. Single-detached houses made up 77.4% of dwellings and row houses 15.4%, and 91.1% of households owned their home. The median owner-estimated value of owned dwellings was $720,000 (2021 census). Pretty St. Community Centre is about 0.2 km from the area's centre in a straight line.
Boundaries
Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area Stittsville, the central of the three areas covered by this guide. ons-sqo.ca ons-sqo.ca
Homes
In the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, 77.4% of Stittsville's dwellings were single-detached, 15.4% row houses, 3.5% apartments in buildings under five storeys and 3.1% semi-detached. There were no apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. Owner households made up 91.1% and renter households 8.8%, with an average household size of 2.8. ons-sqo.ca
- Population 22,200 and 7,890 private dwellings (2021 census)
- 91.1% owner households; 8.8% renter households (2021 census)
- Median age 43.2; seniors 65+ are 16.9% (2021 census)
- Tree canopy coverage 25.5% (2024)
- Pretty St. Community Centre about 0.2 km and the library branch about 0.7 km away (straight line)
- Walk Score ONS average 28; Bike Score 56
- 1818
Goulbourn Township, which includes Stittsville, was founded by Irish soldiers in a military settlement program after the War of 1812. en.wikipedia.org
- 1854
The village was officially founded when its first post office was built. Jackson Stitt was the first postmaster, and the village took the name Stittsville. en.wikipedia.org
- 1870
The Carleton County Fire destroyed almost all of the village. The first train passed through on September 16 as the community rebuilt around the railway. en.wikipedia.org
- 1898
A Holiness Movement campground opened in Stittsville. It was used each summer until it closed permanently in 1974. en.wikipedia.org
- 1990
The last train came through on January 14. The rail path later became part of the Trans-Canada Trail. en.wikipedia.org
- 2001
Amalgamation made Goulbourn Township, and so Stittsville, part of the City of Ottawa. en.wikipedia.org
Local names worth knowing
- Jackson Stitt
First postmaster of the village in 1854, from whom Stittsville took its name. en.wikipedia.org
- Erica Wiebe
Olympic gold medallist in women's 75 kg freestyle wrestling at the 2016 Summer Olympics, listed as a notable resident. en.wikipedia.org
- Kathleen Edwards
Juno-winning musician, listed as a notable resident. en.wikipedia.org
- Glen Gower
City councillor for Ward 6 (Stittsville), per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026. ottawa.ca
Around Stittsville
Walking rings at 5, 10 and 15 minutes from the neighbourhood centre.
Schools
8 nearbyFrederick Banting Secondary Alternate Program
OCDSB1453 rue Stittsville Main Stmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
360 m5 min walkSacred Heart High School
OCSB5870 rue Abbott Stmaps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca
760 m9 min walkHoly Spirit School
OCSB1383 rue Stittsville Main Stmaps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca
770 m10 min walkA. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School
OCDSB27 rue Hobin Stmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
1.2 km15 min walkStittsville Public School
OCDSB40 prom. Granite Ridge Drmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
1.5 km18 min walkGuardian Angels School
OCSB4 prom. Baywood Drmaps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca
1.5 km19 min walkSaint-Jean-Paul II Catholic Elementary School
CECCE5473 rue Abbott St Est / Eastmaps.ottawa.ca ecolecatholique.ca
1.7 km21 min walkWestwind Public School
OCDSB111 prom. Hartsmere Drmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
1.7 km21 min walk
Straight-line distances from the Stittsville centre. Living near a school does not guarantee a place: confirm the designated school for an address with each board. All schools and board locators.
Parks & places
10 nearbyPretty St. Community Centre - 2 Pretty Street
Community Centre
2 Pretty Stmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
160 m2 min walkOutdoor rink, Village Square Park
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
6000 Abbott ST Emaps.ottawa.ca
190 m2 min walkWyldwood Park
Active Recreation park
24 Wintergreen Drive, Goulbournmaps.ottawa.ca
470 m6 min walkKemp Woodland
Passive Recreation park
70 Orville Street, Goulbournmaps.ottawa.ca
510 m6 min walkOttawa Public Library Stittsville Branch
Public Library
1637 Stittsville Main Stmaps.ottawa.ca biblioottawalibrary.ca
660 m8 min walkJohnny Leroux Stittsville Community Arena
Arena
10 Warner-Colpitts Lnmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
690 m9 min walkAlexander Grove Park
Active Recreation park
10 Warner Colpitts Lane, Goulbournmaps.ottawa.ca
690 m9 min walkPoole Creek Pathway (East)
Passive Recreation park
1395 Stittsville Main Street, Goulbournmaps.ottawa.ca
690 m9 min walkPine Bluff Park
Passive Recreation park
46P Hesse Crescent, Goulbournmaps.ottawa.ca
740 m9 min walkAmberwood Pathway
Passive Recreation park
72 Trailway Circle, Goulbournmaps.ottawa.ca
820 m10 min walk
Shops & dining
6 nearbyStittsville Whole Health Pharmacy
Pharmacy
1609 Stittsville Main Streetopenstreetmap.org
510 m6 min walkShoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
1300 Stittsville Main Streetopenstreetmap.org
1.1 km14 min walkThe Drug Store Pharmacy
Pharmacy
1251 Stittsville Main Streetopenstreetmap.org
1.3 km16 min walkYour Independent Grocer
Supermarket
1251 Stittsville Main Streetopenstreetmap.org
1.3 km16 min walkI.D.A.
Pharmacy
1250 Stittsville Main Streetopenstreetmap.org
1.5 km18 min walkNo Frills
Supermarket
30 Iber Roadopenstreetmap.org
2.4 km30 min walk
Getting around
TransitO-Train
Limebank station is about 19.8 km away in a straight line (open; Line 2).
O-Train
Airport station is about 20.7 km away in a straight line (open; Line 4).
Transitway / bus
Eagleson station is about 6.8 km away in a straight line (open).
Downtown
Parliament Hill is about 24.9 km away in a straight line.
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Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
What are homes like in Stittsville?
Homes in Stittsville are mostly single-detached houses: 77.4% of dwellings in the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. Row houses were 15.4%, apartments in buildings under five storeys 3.5% and semi-detached houses 3.1%.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca ons-sqo.ca
How do people in Stittsville get to work?
Most Stittsville workers commute by car. In the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, 90.1% of workers aged 15 and over in the Stittsville study area commuted by car, truck or van, 4.2% by public transit, 2.7% on foot and 0.8% by bike.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca ons-sqo.ca
What is the history of Stittsville?
Stittsville was founded in 1854 when its first post office opened, with Jackson Stitt as first postmaster. It lies in Goulbourn Township, founded in 1818 by Irish soldiers after the War of 1812, and became part of the City of Ottawa in 2001.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org
What is Stittsville like?
The Stittsville study area had 22,200 residents in the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. It is mostly owner-occupied (91.1%) and detached (77.4% single-detached), with a median age of 43.2.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca
How did Stittsville get its name?
Stittsville was named after Jackson Stitt, chosen as the village's first postmaster when its first post office was built in 1854. The village became known as Stittsville.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org
Is there a library in Stittsville?
Yes. The Ottawa Public Library Stittsville Branch is about 0.7 km from the centre of the Stittsville study area in a straight line.
As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca biblioottawalibrary.ca