# Barrhaven West Maps Five Parks and Three Schools Within Its Boundary

Barrhaven West includes five parks and three schools. Mapped amenities define the local landscape without confirming service quality or demand.

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

Barrhaven West includes five parks and three schools. Mapped amenities define the local landscape without confirming service quality or demand.

## Central finding

Barrhaven West features five mapped parks and three schools within its neighbourhood boundary. Sources:
[École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/638379874)

## Educational Infrastructure in Barrhaven West

Three schools operate within the Barrhaven West boundary according to mapped data. These include École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois, Ottawa Christian School, and St. Joseph High School. The presence of these institutions indicates a range of educational options for residents in the area. This infrastructure supports families seeking diverse schooling environments within their immediate neighbourhood.

The mapping confirms the physical location of these schools but does not verify catchment zones. It also does not assess academic performance or enrollment capacity. Residents must consult school boards for specific admission criteria and availability. The data establishes existence rather than evaluating the quality or accessibility of these educational services for potential buyers. Sources:
[École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/638379874)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data reflects mapped points only and does not establish service quality, catchment boundaries, or transit frequency. Sources:
[École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/638379874)

## 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

- [École secondaire publique Pierre-de-Blois](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/638379874): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

Prepared by Aurynge with AI-assisted research and writing. See /methodology for the evidence and publication policy.