Riverside South – Leitrim
A suburban south-end Ottawa community, first built in 1996, with mostly owner-occupied houses.
Riverside South is a suburban community in the south end of Ottawa, just southwest of the airport. Population: 19,125 (2021).
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About Riverside South – Leitrim
Riverside South is a suburban community in the south end of Ottawa, just southwest of the airport. The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area Riverside South - Leitrim had 19,125 residents and 6,660 private dwellings in the 2021 census. The median age was 36.4 and children aged 0–14 made up 22.4% of residents. Owner households were 87.4% of the total. Per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026, it is in Ward 22 (Riverside South-Findlay Creek).
Boundaries
Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area Riverside South - Leitrim. ons-sqo.ca ons-sqo.ca
Homes
In the 2021 census, 59.3% of dwellings in Riverside South - Leitrim were single-detached houses, 29.6% were row houses and 6.9% were semi-detached. Apartments in buildings under five storeys were 4.1% and apartments in buildings of five or more storeys were 0.2%. Owner households were 87.4% and renter households 12.7%, with an average household size of 2.9. ons-sqo.ca
- Population of 19,125 in the 2021 census (Ottawa Neighbourhood Study area).
- Median age 36.4; children aged 0–14 were 22.4% and seniors 65+ were 9.4% in 2021.
- Limebank station on O-Train Line 2 opened January 6, 2025.
- Ten schools from four boards, including two secondary schools.
- 35 City-inventoried parks, five rinks and the Rideauview Community Centre.
- Tree canopy coverage of 21.3% in 2024.
Community
How Riverside South – Leitrim came to be
- 1950
The older community of Honey Gables, three streets on the west side of River Road, was first built around 1950. en.wikipedia.org
In the early 1990s the area was mostly vacant, with a few houses and some farms. en.wikipedia.org
- 1996
The first homes in the Riverside South community were built. en.wikipedia.org
- 2001
Riverside South became part of the amalgamated City of Ottawa; before that it was in the city of Gloucester. en.wikipedia.org
- 2006
A planned north-south light-rail line that was expected to serve the community by 2009 was cancelled on December 14. en.wikipedia.org
- 2014
The Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge linking the community to Barrhaven was completed, without a light-rail extension. en.wikipedia.org
- 2025
O-Train Line 2 began passenger service to Limebank station on January 6. octranspo.com
Local names worth knowing
- Steve Desroches
City councillor for Ward 22 (Riverside South-Findlay Creek), per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026. maps.ottawa.ca
Around Riverside South – Leitrim
Walking rings at 5, 10 and 15 minutes from the neighbourhood centre.
Schools
8 nearbySt. Francis Xavier High School
OCSB3740 ch.Spratt Rdmaps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca
1.2 km15 min walkBernard-Grandmaître Catholic Elementary School
CECCE4170 ch. Spratt Rdmaps.ottawa.ca ecolecatholique.ca
1.2 km15 min walkJonathan-Pitre Catholic Elementary School
CECCE925 av. Ralph Hennessy Avemaps.ottawa.ca ecolecatholique.ca
1.3 km16 min walkSteve MacLean Public School
OCDSB4175 ch. Spratt Rdmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
1.3 km16 min walkSt. Jerome School
OCSB4330 ch. Spratt Rdmaps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca
1.7 km21 min walkRiverside South Secondary School
OCDSB4601 Spratt Roadmaps.ottawa.ca ocdsb.ca
1.8 km22 min walkMichel-Dupuis Public Elementary School
CÉPEO715 av. Brian Good Avemaps.ottawa.ca cepeo.on.ca
2.4 km30 min walkSt. Gianna School
OCSB836 ave. Solarium Avemaps.ottawa.ca ocsb.ca
3.0 kmfrom centre
Straight-line distances from the Riverside South – Leitrim centre. Living near a school does not guarantee a place: confirm the designated school for an address with each board. All schools and board locators.
Parks & places
10 nearbyStormwater Management Area
Passive Recreation park · waterfront access
4496 Limebank Road, Gloucestermaps.ottawa.ca
380 m5 min walk250 Town Square Place (FUTURE PARK)
City of Ottawa park
980 Earl Armstrong Rdmaps.ottawa.ca
520 m6 min walkOutdoor rink, Nimiq Park
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
5058 North Bluff Dr.maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
530 m7 min walkSplash pad, Nimiq Park
Splash pad (summer only)
5058 North Bluff Drivemaps.ottawa.ca
550 m7 min walkMosquito Creek Valley at Limebank Road
Passive Recreation park · waterfront access
1475 Earl Armstrong Roadmaps.ottawa.ca
550 m7 min walkNimiq Park
Active Recreation park · waterfront access
5058 North Bluff Drive, Gloucestermaps.ottawa.ca
580 m7 min walkUpper Mosquito Creek
Passive Recreation park · waterfront access
4051 Spratt Roadmaps.ottawa.ca
740 m9 min walkEarl Armstrong Road - North Woods
Passive Recreation park
3845 Canyon Walk Drivemaps.ottawa.ca
900 m11 min walkSplash pad, Boothfield Park
Splash pad (summer only)
660 Boothfield Street, Gloucestermaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
940 m12 min walkOutdoor rink, Boothfield Park
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
660 Boothfield St.maps.ottawa.ca
980 m12 min walk
Shops & dining
6 nearbyThana Market
Supermarket
160 Blanca Streetopenstreetmap.org
170 m2 min walkI.D.A.
Pharmacy
3771 Spratt Roadopenstreetmap.org
910 m11 min walkPharmasave
Pharmacy
4188 Spratt Roadopenstreetmap.org
1.4 km18 min walkYour Independent Grocer
Supermarket
685 River Roadopenstreetmap.org
2.5 kmfrom centreYour Independent Grocer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
685 River Roadopenstreetmap.org
2.5 kmfrom centreShoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy
647 Earl Armstrong Roadopenstreetmap.org
2.6 kmfrom centre
Getting around
TransitLimebank station
O-Train Line 2
openwikidata.org en.wikipedia.org
340 m4 min walkO-Train
Limebank station is about 0.3 km away in a straight line (open; Line 2).
O-Train
Bowesville station is about 3.2 km away in a straight line (open; Line 2).
Downtown
Parliament Hill is about 16.1 km away in a straight line.
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Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Is Riverside South a good place to live?
Whether Riverside South suits you depends on what you value. In the 2021 census it was a family-oriented suburb, with a median age of 36.4, 22.4% children aged 0–14 and 87.4% owner households. It has O-Train service at Limebank station, though most commuters drove in 2021.
As of 2026-10 · ons-sqo.ca octranspo.com
Where is Riverside South in Ottawa?
Riverside South is a suburban community in the south end of Ottawa, just southwest of Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport. Before amalgamation in 2001 it was part of the city of Gloucester. Per City of Ottawa ward data, October 2026, it is in Ward 22 (Riverside South-Findlay Creek).
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org maps.ottawa.ca
How far is Riverside South from downtown Ottawa?
Riverside South is about 16.1 km from downtown Ottawa, measured as the crow flies to Parliament Hill. Road and transit distances are longer.
As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org octranspo.com
What schools serve Riverside South?
City of Ottawa data lists ten schools in or near Riverside South across four boards: OCDSB (3), OCSB (4), CECCE (2) and CÉPEO (1). Families must confirm which school serves a specific address with each board's school locator.
As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca
Are there French-language schools in Riverside South?
Yes. City of Ottawa data lists three French-language elementary schools in Riverside South: Michel-Dupuis Public Elementary School (CÉPEO), and Jonathan-Pitre and Bernard-Grandmaître Catholic Elementary Schools (CECCE). Families should confirm eligibility and catchments with each board.
As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca
Which high schools are near Riverside South?
Two secondary schools are listed near Riverside South: Riverside South Secondary School (OCDSB, 4601 Spratt Road) and St. Francis Xavier High School (OCSB, 3740 Spratt Road). Confirm which one serves your address with the relevant board's school locator.
As of 2026-10 · maps.ottawa.ca maps.ottawa.ca