Blackburn Hamlet at a Glance
Blackburn Hamlet is a mature suburban neighbourhood in East Ottawa with a population of 8,173 as recorded in the 2021 census. The community is notably bilingual, with 48.4% of residents reporting knowledge of French, and it enjoys a median household income of $107,156. Homeownership is prevalent, with 76.1% of households owning their dwelling, while detached houses and row houses together make up the vast majority of housing stock. The neighbourhood is anchored by local shopping plazas, multiple schools in four language streams, and a community hall that hosts events year-round.
Population (2021 Census)
8,173
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Median Household Income
$107,156
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French Speakers Share
48.4%
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Owner Households Share
76.1%
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Housing Market Overview
Blackburn Hamlet offers a range of housing types, with detached homes making up 44.8% of dwellings and row houses accounting for 39.2% according to census data. The neighbourhood's median sold price reached $484,950 in May 2026, while properties spent an average of 18 days on market during the same period. Across the broader Ottawa market, the MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price stood at $634,000 in July 2026, with single-family benchmark prices at $725,000, townhouse benchmarks at $542,500, and apartment benchmarks at $385,500. The Ottawa market recorded 3.5 months of inventory and a sale-to-list price ratio of 97.8% in July 2026.
Median Sold Price (May 2026)
$484,950
Average Days on Market (May 2026)
18 days
MLS HPI Composite Benchmark Price (July 2026)
$634,000
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Sale-to-List Price Ratio (July 2026)
97.8%
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Months of Inventory (July 2026)
3.5 months
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Shopping, Services, and Local Amenities
Blackburn Hamlet is served by the Blackburn Shoppes, a community shopping centre located at Innes Road and Bearbrook Road, as well as the Common Shopping Plaza on Glen Park Drive. The Blackburn Hamlet Branch of the Ottawa Public Library is conveniently situated in the Common Shopping Plaza, providing programs and resources for residents. The neighbourhood also features the Blackburn Community Centre and Arena on Glen Park Drive, which serves as a gathering place for community events and recreation.
Blackburn Shoppes
Community shopping centre at Innes Road and Bearbrook Road
Blackburn Hamlet Library Branch
199 Glen Park Drive, in Common Shopping Plaza
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Blackburn Community Centre
190 Glen Park Drive
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Schools and Education
Blackburn Hamlet provides families with schools in all four of Ottawa's school board systems, covering English public, English Catholic, French public, and French Catholic streams. English public options include Glen Ogilvie Public School at the elementary level and Emily Carr Middle School for grades six through eight, while Good Shepherd Catholic School serves the English Catholic elementary population. French-language education is represented by École secondaire publique Louis-Riel, a French public high school located on Bearbrook Drive, and École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie, a French Catholic elementary school. The neighbourhood also offers early-learning options through Blackburn Hamlet Preschool.
Glen Ogilvie Public School
English public elementary
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Emily Carr Middle School
English public, grades 6-8
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Good Shepherd Catholic School
English Catholic elementary
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École secondaire publique Louis-Riel
French public high school
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École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Marie
French Catholic elementary
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Lifestyle, Parks, and Community Events
Blackburn Hamlet is known for its strong community spirit, driven largely by the Blackburn Community Association which organizes numerous annual events. Highlights include the Blackburn FUNFAIR held the first weekend of June, the Blackburn Winter Carnival on the Family Day long weekend at the community hall and Norman Johnston Rink, and the Cancer Chase 5K Walk/Run. The neighbourhood features green spaces such as Hornet's Nest Park and the Louis-Riel Dome, a large air-supported indoor recreation facility located at École secondaire publique Louis-Riel. Santa's Pancake Breakfast in December and community clean-up events further reflect the family-friendly, volunteer-driven character of the area.
Blackburn FUNFAIR
Annual community fair, first weekend of June
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Blackburn Winter Carnival
Family Day long weekend at community hall and Norman Johnston Rink
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Louis-Riel Dome
Air-supported indoor recreation facility at École secondaire publique Louis-Riel
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Getting Around
Blackburn Hamlet is primarily a car-oriented community, with 78.4% of commuters driving according to the 2021 census, while 13.2% use public transit. OC Transpo Route 24 is the primary local bus route serving the neighbourhood, connecting residents along Innes Road, Bearbrook Road, Eastpark Drive, and Westpark Drive to St-Laurent Transit Station, a major bus and light rail hub providing access to the O-Train Confederation Line. Walking accounts for 5.6% of commute trips, consistent with a neighbourhood where most daily amenities are within a short walk from home.
Car/Truck/Van Commute Share
78.4%
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Public Transit Commute Share
13.2%
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Walk Commute Share
5.6%
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Primary Bus Route
OC Transpo Route 24 to St-Laurent Station
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