Schools
If you are looking to enrol your child in a small elementary school with strong family and community connections, then you will be happy to hear that Carleton Heights Public School is only a stone’s throw away. This small but popular public school will not only provide your child with a strong education, but will also instil a sense of proper family and community values.
If you would prefer for your child to attend a wonderful French Catholic elementary school, then the École élémentaire catholique Laurier-Carriere is the perfect choice. The benefit of living in Carleton Heights is that your child will easily be able to continue their French education as they attend high school at École secondaire publique Omer-Deslauriers. This top quality high school will ensure your child receives the best education whilst also preparing them for adulthood.
English speaking teenagers will also have the opportunity to attend one of the best high schools in the area, Merivale High School. This is a school that provides a warm and vibrant school culture that strives to be progressive and innovative. Your child will develop all the necessary skills and values to help them achieve the life they desire.
Public Transportation
Getting around Ottawa is a breeze considering the numerous OC Transpo bus routes that go through Carleton Heights. A few of the more popular routes include the 57, 3, 86, 111, 117, 107, 118 and the 11. With this many options at your doorstep, you can easily get to any other area of Ottawa.
In addition, you are right next to Prince of Wales Drive, which will easily connect you to the downtown core of Ottawa. You get to enjoy the serenity of living just outside the city centre yet you’re only a few minutes away from it, so making the trip downtown couldn’t be easier.