Hintonburg

Why People Love
Living Here

Hintonburg is Ottawa's most creatively charged neighbourhood, a rapidly evolving community where artist studios, craft breweries, and independent businesses share space with heritage workers' cottages and modern condo developments. Located just east of Westboro along Wellington Street West, Hintonburg has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, evolving from an underrated working-class neighbourhood into one of the city's most exciting places to live, eat, and create. Wellington Street West is the neighbourhood's creative corridor, home to galleries, design studios, artisan shops, and some of Ottawa's most inventive restaurants. Art Is In Bakery, Suzy Q Doughnuts, and The Hintonburg Public House have become culinary landmarks, while the Parkdale Market — one of Ottawa's oldest outdoor farmers' markets — provides fresh local produce, flowers, and baked goods throughout the growing season. The neighbourhood's street art, murals, and independent character give it an energy distinct from anywhere else in the city. Hintonburg's real estate market reflects its transition. Heritage workers' cottages and modest brick homes from the early 1900s sit alongside modern infill townhomes, converted industrial lofts, and new mid-rise condo developments. This mix of old and new creates an architecturally diverse streetscape and a range of price points, though values have climbed steadily as the neighbourhood's reputation has grown. First-time buyers, artists, young professionals, and investors all find opportunities here. The neighbourhood benefits from excellent transit connectivity. The Tunney's Pasture LRT station sits at its eastern edge, providing rapid transit to downtown in minutes, while multiple bus routes serve Wellington Street. Cycling infrastructure is strong, with dedicated lanes connecting Hintonburg to Westboro, the Ottawa River Parkway, and downtown. The Tom Brown Arena and Plant Recreation Centre provide community recreation facilities, and the neighbourhood's proximity to the Ottawa River pathway system offers outstanding outdoor access.