A Rural Village With Deep Roots in East Ottawa
Navan is a rural village within the City of Ottawa's Orléans South–Navan Ward, serving as one of the main population centres in the broader Cumberland–Navan–Vars area. The community is anchored by its longstanding institutions, including JT Bradley's general store, which was originally built in 1898 and rebuilt in 1949 after a fire. Navan is represented by the Navan Community Association, an umbrella organization that coordinates multiple committees, seasonal festivals, and volunteer-driven programming for residents of all ages.
Ward
Orléans South–Navan Ward, City of Ottawa
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Historic Landmark
JT Bradley's General Store (originally built 1898)
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Community Organization
Navan Community Association
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Housing Market Overview
Navan is part of the broader Ottawa residential market, where the average residential sale price reached $632,200 as of July 2026. Average detached home prices in the Ottawa market stood at $720,000, while townhouse prices averaged $550,700 and condos averaged $385,500 during the same period. A representative detached listing in the Navan area was priced at $874,900 with annual property taxes of $5,802. The sales-to-new-listings ratio across Ottawa sat at 52%, reflecting a balanced market environment.
Average Residential Sale Price (Ottawa, July 2026)
$632,200
Average Detached Home Price (Ottawa, July 2026)
$720,000
Detached Listing Price (Navan Area, August 2026)
$874,900
Annual Property Taxes (Detached, 2025)
$5,802
Sales-to-New-Listings Ratio (Ottawa, July 2026)
52%
Recreation, Parks, and Community Amenities
Navan offers a variety of recreational facilities centered around the Navan Memorial Centre and Arena, the Navan Curling Club, and the Navan Fairgrounds, which host the beloved annual Navan Fair each August. The village features several parks and green spaces, including Clark Woods Park, Navan Centennial Park, and Muriel's Garden. Residents also enjoy direct access to the Prescott-Russell Pathway, a multi-use trail that follows an old railway bed and is popular for cycling, walking, and seasonal snowmobiling. An outdoor community skating rink rounds out the winter recreation options alongside arena activities.
Key Recreation Facility
Navan Memorial Centre and Arena
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Multi-Use Trail
Prescott-Russell Pathway
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Annual Community Event
Navan Fair (August)
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Local Parks
Clark Woods Park, Navan Centennial Park, Muriel's Garden
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Schools Serving Navan Families
Navan is home to Heritage Public School, an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board elementary school offering Kindergarten to Grade 8 programming, including English with Core French and Early French Immersion options. Children's Village at Navan provides on-site daycare services attached to Heritage Public School, and the Navan Co-operative Nursery School offers non-profit preschool programming for younger children. Families seeking Catholic education are served by St. Catherine of Siena School in nearby Orléans, while French-language options include École élémentaire publique Trille des Bois and École élémentaire catholique Saint-Guillaume in Sarsfield.
English Public School (in Navan)
Heritage Public School (JK–8, OCDSB)
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On-Site Daycare
Children's Village at Navan
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English Catholic (Orléans)
St. Catherine of Siena School
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French Catholic (Sarsfield)
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Guillaume
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A Tight-Knit, Family-Oriented Village Lifestyle
Navan is defined by its strong volunteer culture and active community programming, coordinated through the Navan Community Association and supported by the Navan Lions Club. Seasonal traditions include Fall Fest, Winter Fest, and Remembrance Day observances at the village cenotaph, while the Navan Nugget newsletter keeps residents informed about local happenings. The Navan Nifty 50 Plus Seniors Club and multiple sports registration programs for soccer, baseball, and tennis reflect a community that serves all age groups. The village's emphasis on outdoor recreation, heritage preservation, and neighbourly connection creates a distinctly rural character within the broader City of Ottawa.
Community Newsletter
Navan Nugget
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Seasonal Festivals
Fall Fest, Winter Fest
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Service Club
Navan Lions Club
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Getting Around and Commuting From Navan
Navan is primarily a car-oriented community, with residents typically driving to reach Ottawa's urban core and nearby Orléans for major shopping and services. An OC Transpo Park and Ride is located at the Navan Memorial Centre, connecting the village to the city's transit network. Colonial Road and Smith Road serve as key local roads linking Navan to wider arterial routes across East Ottawa. For larger retail needs, residents generally travel to Orléans, which offers malls and big-box retail plazas.