Sandy Hill

Walk through Sandy Hill—lovely, lively, leafy and a clear contender for the title of "Ottawa's best neighbourhood." Here 19 embassy mansions rub shoulders with charming historic rows and renovated Victorians. Ancient trees soar overhead. French and English, urban professionals, students and diplomats coexist in a totally comfortable city neighbourhood mix. Sandy Hill counts the University of Ottawa, many leading embassies and even North America's only Cordon Blue Culinary Arts Institute as residents. Local cafes and restaurants here boast character and a fiercely loyal clientele. You'll soon know why.