# Gloucester-Southgate Features Seven Transit Stops and Two Parks

Gloucester-Southgate offers seven mapped transit stops on Queensdale Avenue. Two parks and one Catholic elementary school round out the local amenities.

Published 2026-10-11. Evidence snapshot 2026-10-12.

## Key facts and reporting periods

- Average Rent: 2406 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Average Rent: 272 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Vacancy Rate: 3.2 percent. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-11. [Source](https://www.urbanation.ca/news/over-half-ottawa-rental-buildings-offering-incentives)
- Average Sale Price: 600000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://ottawarealtyman.com/ottawa-home-prices/)
- Average Sale Price: 772459 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://agentinottawa.com/stats/)
- Average Sale Price: 414620 cad. Property type: Condominium. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://agentinottawa.com/stats/)
- Median Sale Price: 625000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://www.oreb.ca/newsroom/ottawa-home-sales-hold-steady-in-september-as-new-listings-rise/)
- Median Sale Price: 625000 cad. Property type: All. Scope: Ottawa, ON. Reporting date: 2026-10-10. [Source](https://www.pilongroup.com/ottawa-real-estate-market-update/)

## Market summary

Gloucester-Southgate offers seven mapped transit stops on Queensdale Avenue. Two parks and one Catholic elementary school round out the local amenities.

## Central finding

Gloucester-Southgate features a dense cluster of seven transit stops on Queensdale Avenue alongside two named parks. Sources:
[Sainte-Bernadette Catholic Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/193050640)

## Transit Access Along Queensdale

Seven transit stop points are mapped within Gloucester-Southgate, all located along Queensdale Avenue. These stops include specific intersections such as Conroy, Eight, and Sawmill Creek. The concentration suggests a primary transit corridor through the neighbourhood boundary. This infrastructure supports daily commuting options for residents in the area.

The presence of multiple stops at single intersections indicates potential bidirectional service coverage. However, the mapped data does not specify route numbers or service frequency. Residents must verify current schedules to assess practical commute times. The physical location of these stops defines the immediate access points for public transportation. Sources:
[Sainte-Bernadette Catholic Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/193050640)

## Parks and Educational Facilities

Two parks, Athans Park and Conroy Pit, are identified within the neighbourhood. Additionally, Sainte-Bernadette Catholic Elementary School serves as the sole mapped educational institution. Two childcare providers, Programme Petits pas à trois and Le Cerf-Volant, are also present. These facilities form the core of local family-oriented infrastructure.

The mapping confirms the existence of these specific sites but provides no details on capacity or quality. The school's presence indicates a designated educational resource for the area. Childcare availability suggests support for families with young children. Further verification is required to understand operational hours and enrollment policies. Sources:
[Sainte-Bernadette Catholic Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/193050640)

## The strongest counter-case

The mapped amenity counts do not establish service frequency, park quality, or actual household demand for these facilities. Sources:
[Sainte-Bernadette Catholic Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/193050640)

## City market context

From the Ottawa market article, 22 September 2026:

Ottawa's August 2026 sales-to-new-listings ratio dropped to 47.3% citywide, with apartments lagging at 43.0%. The 4.3-point gap between segments reveals where buyer leverage is forming before headline prices move. Ottawa's August 2026 sales-to-new-listings ratio fell to 47.3% citywide while apartments recorded 43.0%, a 4.3-point gap that signals weaker absorption in the condo segment even as composite benchmark prices held near flat. This divergence matters because it identifies where buyer leverage is emerging before it shows up in headline price indices.

## Sources

- [Sainte-Bernadette Catholic Elementary School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/193050640): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

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