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New Edinburgh

A small Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area in Ward 13 with a close split between owners and renters.

Flooding in New Edinburgh on Creighton St. 1898 (38727673310)
Flooding in New Edinburgh on Creighton St. 1898 (38727673310). Photo: Ross Dunn, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
5,615Population (2021 census) · source
2,880Private dwellings (2021) · source
48.0Median age (2021) · source
5Schools inside
8Parks & places inside
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New Edinburgh had 5,615 residents and 2,880 private dwellings in the 2021 census (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study). Population: 5,615 (2021).

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The neighbourhood

About New Edinburgh

New Edinburgh had 5,615 residents and 2,880 private dwellings in the 2021 census (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study). The median age was 48.0, and the average household size was 2.0. Owner households made up 53.4% and renter households 46.4%. Housing ranges from single-detached houses (23.9%) to apartments, which total 49.2% across buildings under five storeys and five or more storeys. The area is in Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe), per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026.

Boundaries

Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area: New Edinburgh. ons-sqo.ca ons-sqo.ca

Homes

In the 2021 census (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study), 23.9% of dwellings were single-detached, 11.9% semi-detached, 11.5% row houses, 26.2% apartments in buildings under five storeys and 23.0% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. Flats in a duplex made up 3.0%. Owner households were 53.4% and renter households 46.4%. ons-sqo.ca

Highlights
  • Population 5,615 in the 2021 census, in 2,880 private dwellings.
  • Median age 48.0; 12.0% aged 0–14 and 26.6% aged 65 and over (2021 census).
  • Tree canopy covered 38.9% of the area in 2024.
  • Walk Score averages 59 and Bike Score 91 across the area (Ottawa Neighbourhood Study).
  • Nearest open O-Train station: Rideau, about 1.9 km straight-line.
  • 15.5% of residents most often speak French at home (2021 census).
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Around New Edinburgh

Walking rings at 5, 10 and 15 minutes from the neighbourhood centre.

Schools

10 nearby

Straight-line distances from the New Edinburgh 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 nearby

  • Outdoor rink, New Edinburgh Park

    Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)

    193 Stanley Ave.maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    400 m5 min walk

  • Splash pad, New Edinburgh Park

    Splash pad (summer only)

    193 Stanley Avenue, Ottawamaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    430 m5 min walk

  • New Edinburgh Park

    Active Recreation park · waterfront access

    203 Stanley Avenue, Ottawamaps.ottawa.ca

    450 m6 min walk

  • Outdoor rink, Lindenlea Park

    Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)

    15 Rockcliffe Waymaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    640 m8 min walk

  • Lindenlea Park

    Active Recreation park

    15 Rockcliffe Way, Ottawamaps.ottawa.ca

    700 m9 min walk

  • Linden Lea Community Centre

    Community Centre

    15 Rockcliffe Waymaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    720 m9 min walk

  • Splash pad, Bordeleau Park

    Splash pad (summer only)

    349 Bruyère Street, Ottawamaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    740 m9 min walk

  • Lowertown Cmplx

    Recreation Complex

    40 Cobourg Stmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    890 m11 min walk

  • Outdoor rink, Optimiste Park

    Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)

    43 Ste-Cécile St.maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    1.1 km13 min walk

  • Genest Outdoor Pool

    Outdoor pool (full pool)

    maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca

    1.1 km14 min walk

The full parks & trails guide.

Shops & dining

7 nearby

The full shops & dining guide.

Getting around

Transit

  • Rideau station

    O-Train Line 1

    openwikidata.org en.wikipedia.org

    1.9 km24 min walk

  • O-Train

    Rideau station is about 1.9 km away in a straight line (open; Line 1).

    wikidata.org

  • O-Train

    uOttawa station is about 2.5 km away in a straight line (open; Line 1).

    wikidata.org

  • Transitway / bus

    Laurier North station is about 2.0 km away in a straight line (open).

    maps.ottawa.ca

  • Downtown

    Parliament Hill is about 2.5 km away in a straight line.

    en.wikipedia.org

The full transit guide.

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    Questions people ask

    Quick answers

    Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.

    All 38 questions

    1. Is New Edinburgh a good place to live?

      Whether New Edinburgh suits you depends on your priorities, and the data gives a clear profile. The 2021 census counted 5,615 residents with a median age of 48.0, and the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study gives it a Bike Score of 91 and a Walk Score of 59. Tree canopy covered 38.9% of the area in 2024.

      As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca

    2. Where is New Edinburgh in Ottawa?

      New Edinburgh is an Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area in Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe), per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026. It is about 2.5 km, in a straight line, from Parliament Hill.

      As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca en.wikipedia.org

    3. How far is New Edinburgh from downtown Ottawa?

      New Edinburgh is about 2.5 km from Parliament Hill, measured as the crow flies. This is a straight-line distance, not a walking, cycling or driving route.

      As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org wikidata.org

    4. What schools serve New Edinburgh?

      City of Ottawa data lists 13 schools within roughly 2 km, in a straight line, of the New Edinburgh map centre: three OCDSB, two OCSB, three CÉPEO, one CECCE and four independent. Which school serves a given address depends on board catchments, which families must confirm with each board's school locator.

      As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca

    5. Are there French-language schools in New Edinburgh?

      City of Ottawa data lists four French-language schools within roughly 2 km, in a straight line, of the New Edinburgh map centre. They are Trille-des-Bois Public Elementary School, De la Salle Public High School and Public Elementary School Mauril Bélanger (all CÉPEO), plus Sainte-Anne Catholic Elementary School (CECCE).

      As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

    6. Which high schools are near New Edinburgh?

      The nearest secondary schools in the City of Ottawa data are De la Salle Public High School (CÉPEO, French-language), about 0.8 km away, and Elmwood School (independent, elementary and secondary), about 1.0 km, both in a straight line. The data does not list an OCDSB or OCSB high school among the nearest, so families should check each board's school locator.

      As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca

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