Rockcliffe Park, amid the trees
Rockcliffe Park is a heritage conservation district in northeast Ottawa, about 3.7 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill. The 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, counted 1,650 residents, and tree canopy was measured at 52.6% in 2024. This independent guide gathers the facts home buyers ask about, each with its source.
Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa, Ontario. Photo: Pierre André, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
rockcliffe.homes is an independent guide to Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa. It lists 10 schools, 8 parks and recreation places and 4 grocery stores, pharmacies and shopping centres, each with its source.
Updated · Facts on this page link to their sources
The neighbourhood
Rockcliffe Park, as defined by the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study.
For sale now
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No homes listed right now
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Latest guides
Researched from public sources, with every source linked on the page.
Parks & trailsParks and trails
Village green space, a conservation area and National Capital Commission land on the river cliffs.
Updated October 2026
SchoolsSchools
English, French, Catholic and independent schools within a few kilometres.
Updated October 2026
Shops & diningShops and errands
No shopping streets in the village; supermarkets are a short drive away.
Updated October 2026
TransitTransit and commuting
The nearest O-Train station is about 3 km away; most commuters drive.
Updated October 2026- Market
The market, honestly
OREB's latest numbers for Ottawa, what they mean, and what they don't.
Updated October 2026
Map of Rockcliffe Park and nearby schools, parks and transit
This guide covers Rockcliffe Park, using the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area of the same name. Census figures are from the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study.
The market, honestly
Citywide Ottawa figures from OREB's monthly MLS® report. They describe the whole city, not one neighbourhood.
- $705,100Single-family benchmark price (MLS® HPI)Nearly unchanged from Sept 2025; down 3.0% from August
- 4.4Months of inventory, single-familyAll homes: 4.8, up from 4.1 a year earlier
- $685,640Average sale price, all homesDown 1.0% from Sept 2025
- 1,010Homes sold in SeptemberDown 6.6% from Sept 2025
Figures for September 2026, released October 5, 2026 · Source: oreb.ca
Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Is Rockcliffe Park a good place to live?
Whether Rockcliffe Park suits you depends on what you want from a neighbourhood. It is a green, low-density heritage village where 97.3% of households own their home and tree canopy covered 52.6% of the area in 2024. It has no commercial activity in the village, and 86.1% of workers commuted by car in the 2021 census.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca en.wikipedia.org
Where is Rockcliffe Park in Ottawa?
Rockcliffe Park is a neighbourhood northeast of downtown Ottawa, on the southern bank of the Ottawa River. It is about 3.7 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill. Per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026, it is in Ward 13 (Rideau-Rockcliffe).
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
How far is Rockcliffe Park from downtown Ottawa?
Rockcliffe Park is about 3.7 km from downtown Ottawa as the crow flies, measured to Parliament Hill. Actual travel distance by road will be longer. The nearest O-Train station, Rideau, is about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org wikidata.org
What schools serve Rockcliffe Park?
Rockcliffe Park Public School (OCDSB) is the nearest public elementary school, about 0.3 km away in a straight line. St. Brigid School (OCSB) is about 0.7 km away, and independent schools Elmwood School and Ashbury College are also close. Families must confirm the school for a specific address with each board's school locator.
As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca
What are homes like in Rockcliffe Park?
Homes in Rockcliffe Park are overwhelmingly single-detached: 91.9% of dwellings in the 2021 census, via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. Row houses were 6.3%, and semi-detached houses and apartments were 0.0%. Wikipedia describes houses on large lots set unobtrusively within a green landscape.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca en.wikipedia.org
How much do homes cost in Rockcliffe Park?
This guide does not publish a neighbourhood sale price. The 2021 census median value of owned dwellings in Rockcliffe Park, as estimated by owners, was $2,000,000 (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study). For comparison, OREB reported a citywide single-family benchmark price of $705,100 for September 2026.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca oreb.ca