# Centretown Maps 63 Transit Stops and 9 Recreation Facilities

Centretown features 63 mapped transit stops and 9 recreation facilities. These points indicate local infrastructure presence without confirming service levels.

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

Centretown features 63 mapped transit stops and 9 recreation facilities. These points indicate local infrastructure presence without confirming service levels.

## Central finding

Centretown's mapped amenities include 63 transit stops and 9 recreation facilities within the neighbourhood boundary. Sources:
[Elgin Street Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/293489840)

## Transit Infrastructure Density

The neighbourhood map identifies 63 transit stop points attributed to Centretown. These locations include intersections such as Bank / Somerset W and Elgin / Lisgar. The count represents mapped infrastructure rather than measured ridership or service frequency. This density suggests a high concentration of public transport access points within the area.

Transit stops like O'Connor / Lisgar and Metcalfe / Queen appear in the dataset. The presence of multiple stops at similar intersections indicates overlapping route coverage. However, the data does not specify bus lines, train connections, or operational hours. Readers should verify current schedules before relying on these points for commute planning. Sources:
[Elgin Street Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/293489840)

## Recreation and Community Facilities

Nine recreation facilities are mapped within Centretown, including Jack Purcell Community Centre and YMCA. Additional sites include Public Tennis Courts and Ottawa Curling Club. These points indicate available community spaces for residents. The list also includes Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre, reflecting cultural infrastructure presence.

Five park points and one dog park are recorded in the neighbourhood. Jack Purcell Park and Parliament Hill are named among the green spaces. The data confirms location but not maintenance status or accessibility. Residents seeking specific amenities should check current facility conditions directly with local providers. Sources:
[Elgin Street Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/293489840)

## The strongest counter-case

The amenity data reflects point locations only and does not establish service frequency, quality, or buyer demand. Sources:
[Elgin Street Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/293489840)

## 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

- [Elgin Street Public School](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/293489840): date unavailable. Scope: neighbourhood.

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