Bel Air Heights Real Estate

Entertainment, Restaurants, Cafes

A typical day in Bel-Air Heights would probably include a nice, relaxing picnic in one of the four major parks (Navaho Park, Ainsley Park, Agincourt Park and Bel-Air Park). Perhaps you could bring the frisbee so your kids and dog can get a little exercise. If your legs aren’t too tired, you will want to check out the many biking and walking trails in the area. With over 11 kilometres of paved trail, you have plenty of options to choose from. As your stomach begins to growl after all of the afternoon activities, you have the perfect opportunity to grab a nice dinner. Here are a few of the many great restaurants in the neighbourhood: Zaki Broast & Grill; Cathay Restaurant, for when you are searching for the perfect Chinese food; and of course Restaurant International, which offers the very best in French and International food, perfect for those romantic date nights.

Although Bel-Air Heights is the ideal neighbourhood for families, there are still plenty of shopping opportunities, pubs and nightclubs along Baseline Road. You will find everything you are looking for as you drive down this popular thoroughfare. Bel-Air Heights really does provide the best of both worlds. You will have the opportunity to enjoy nature during the day, and as the sun sets you can go out for a night out on the town, all within your own backyard.

Pollution/ Noise

With four large parks and numerous walking trails, Bel-Air Heights has plenty of green space, letting you enjoy the natural beauty of the area. As such, pollution is not a problem in this neighbourhood. If you are living along Baseline Road, you will potentially experience some noise pollution as a result of the high volumes of traffic; however, it will quieten down during the night and it is not nearly as loud as in many other areas of Ottawa. For the most part, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful and serene setting that Bel-Air Heights provides its residents.

Crime Rate

As a neighbourhood known for its family-friendly community spirit, it should come as no surprise that the crime rate is below average in Bel-Air Heights. Even more impressive are the dramatic decreases in crime over the last few years. In 2013 alone, the crime rate dropped more than 12% from the previous year (source). There is a strong community spirit in Bel-Air Heights, where people believe in helping each other. This has undoubtedly led to lower crime rates and the trend continues to head in the right direction. Bottom line, you can always feel safe walking the streets with your family.

Public Transportation

Bel-Air Heights is well serviced by the OC Transpo, which means you have the entire city right at your fingertips. The main bus routes that service all areas of Ottawa include the 186, 174, 51, 56 and 151. These are the only routes you will need to access the north, south, east and west ends of the city. Also, Bel-Air Heights is located close to the 417 intersection with Maitland Avenue, making your trips around the city quick and effortless.

Family Life

There are few neighbourhoods in Ottawa that could offer a more family-friendly environment then Bel-Air Heights. There is an abundance of large, single-detached homes with nice backyards offering an outdoor space for your children and pets alike. Besides ideal homes, there are also plenty of high quality schools giving your children a great opportunity to get a good start in life. The community atmosphere in Bel-Air Heights creates a place where your neighbours become your friends and there will always be numerous family activities to partake in.

Bel-Air Heights is the ideal location to settle down and start a family in as it provides you with all the amenities of the city, yet it has a small-town atmosphere that is reminiscent of days gone by. This is a neighbourhood that allows you to enjoy a night out on the town with your friends or a relaxing day in the park with your family. It is the best of both worlds and undoubtedly it is a world you will fall in love with.