WESTBORO REAL ESTATE
Hampton Park and Wellington Village, Ottawa: A Home Buyer's Guide
By Jason Polonski, REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty · Last updated: October 2026
Hampton Park, Ottawa and Wellington Village are two of the oldest residential pockets in the city’s west end, sitting on either side of Island Park Drive between Westboro and Hintonburg. Both grew out of the same early 1900s land venture, both are known for character homes on tree-lined streets, and both put buyers within walking distance of some of Ottawa’s best independent shops and restaurants.
They are close enough to be searched together and different enough to suit different people. Hampton Park, known locally as Hampton-Iona, is quieter and organized around a large NCC park. Wellington Village is busier, more urban and built around the shops of Wellington Street West and Holland Avenue. This guide explains how each area began, what the homes are like, what to inspect in a century-old house, and who each neighbourhood suits. For the wider area, see the Westboro neighbourhoods guide.
Where Are Hampton Park and Wellington Village?
Both neighbourhoods are in Kitchissippi Ward.
- Hampton Park (Hampton-Iona) sits roughly between Tweedsmuir Avenue and Island Park Drive, from the Richmond Road area south to Carling Avenue. It is represented by the Hampton Iona Community Group and is sometimes treated as part of Westboro.
- Wellington Village lies east of Island Park Drive, bounded by Scott Street to the north, Holland Avenue to the east and the Queensway to the south. It is represented by the Wellington Village Community Association, except for the homes on Island Park Drive itself, which have their own association.
Between them runs Island Park Drive, the NCC parkway covered in Jason’s Island Park guide.
One Land Venture, Two Neighbourhoods
In 1909, investors led by John Charles Brennan formed Hampton Park Limited and laid out a subdivision stretching from Wellington Street south to Carling Avenue, between Mayfair Avenue (then the boundary between Ottawa and Nepean Township) and Kensington Avenue. The first plan, filed in 1910, covered a small section of Mayfair and Piccadilly avenues between Wellington and the streetcar line that is now Byron Avenue. Today that first section is part of Wellington Village. Many streets still carry the names of upscale London districts, such as Kensington, Piccadilly and Mayfair.
For decades, the area west of what became Island Park Drive was known as Laurentian View. After Hampton Park Plaza opened in 1961, residents adopted the Hampton Park name instead, and the Hampton-Iona Community Group name followed in the early 1980s. Kitchissippi Times has published a detailed local history.
Wellington Village grew alongside it. Originally called Elmdale, for the elm trees that once lined its streets, the neighbourhood took shape through the 1910s and 1920s, and Elmdale Public School opened in 1928.
Homes in Hampton Park and Wellington Village
Hampton Park
Hampton Park has some of the most attractive older homes in the west end: early 20th century detached houses, many on wide lots, some backing onto Hampton Park or Iona Park. You will also find postwar homes, renovated and expanded originals, and a growing number of custom infill builds. Streets tend to be quiet, and many homes have been owned by the same families for a long time.
Wellington Village
Wellington Village is denser. Expect brick detached and semi-detached homes from the 1910s to the 1930s on narrower lots, along with newer infill, townhomes and condo buildings along Wellington Street West, Holland Avenue and Scott Street. The walkability and the main street are the draw, and buyers often trade yard space for location.
Because the housing stock is so varied, values depend heavily on lot size, condition and how much of the original house has been updated. Jason prices against recent comparable sales on similar streets rather than area averages.
What Jason Checks in a Century-Old Home
Jason spent years in the construction and electrical trades before real estate, and homes of this age are where that experience counts most:
- Wiring. Homes from the early 1900s may still contain knob-and-tube wiring or undersized service. Many insurers ask about it, and upgrades must follow Electrical Safety Authority rules.
- Water and sewer lines. Older homes can have galvanized or lead water service pipes and aging sewer laterals. Ask what has been replaced, and consider a sewer camera inspection.
- Structure and masonry. Look at the foundation, basement height and moisture, and the condition of brick and mortar on older masonry homes.
- Past renovations. Many homes have been updated several times. Jason looks for permits and signs that systems were modernized, not just covered over.
- Insulation and heating. Plaster walls, older windows and original heating systems affect comfort and running costs.
His guide to buying a character home in Westboro covers these issues in more depth.
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Living in Hampton Park and Wellington Village
Parks
Hampton Park, the green space, has been a recreation ground for close to a century. It is owned by the National Capital Commission and maintained by the City, with sports fields, a playground, a wading pool and a protected woodland. Iona Park and the Byron Linear Park path add more green space nearby. In Wellington Village, Fisher Park is the main neighbourhood park, and the riverside pathway and Champlain Park are a short walk north.
Shopping and Dining
Wellington Street West is one of Ottawa’s best-known main streets, with independent cafés, restaurants, bakeries, a butcher, specialty food shops and boutiques. Holland Avenue and the Parkdale Market add more choice to the east. Hampton Park residents have Westgate Shopping Centre and Hampton Park Plaza for groceries and errands, and Westboro Village is a short walk west.
Health Care and Employment
The Ottawa Hospital’s Civic Campus is close by, and federal offices at Tunney’s Pasture are within walking distance of Wellington Village. That makes the area especially popular with health-care workers and public servants who want to walk or cycle to work.
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Schools Near Hampton Park and Wellington Village
Always confirm your address with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board or the Ottawa Catholic School Board before you buy, because catchments and programs change.
- Hilson Avenue Public School serves much of Hampton-Iona.
- Elmdale Public School serves Wellington Village and is an Early French Immersion centre. Its students typically continue at Fisher Park Public School or Glashan Public School.
- Fisher Park Public School and Summit Alternative School share a building in Wellington Village.
- St. George Catholic School is the nearby Catholic elementary option.
- Nepean High School, on Broadview Avenue, is a nearby public secondary school.
For more detail, see the Westboro schools guide.
Getting Around: Transit and Commute
- O-Train. Tunney’s Pasture station, on the northern edge of Wellington Village, is on Line 1. The Stage 2 west extension adds a Westboro station closer to Hampton Park, with the City targeting 2027, though July 2026 flood damage at several west-end stations could delay or stage the opening. Check the latest with OC Transpo.
- Bus. Routes run along Wellington Street, Scott Street, Holland Avenue, Richmond Road and Carling Avenue.
- Driving. The Queensway runs along the southern edge, and downtown is a short drive east.
- Cycling and walking. Both neighbourhoods are among the most walkable and bikeable in the west end, with the river pathway and the Byron path close by.
Hampton Park vs. Wellington Village at a Glance
| Hampton Park | Wellington Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Feel | Quiet, park-centred | Busy, main-street living |
| Typical housing | Early 1900s and postwar detached homes, infill | 1910s to 1930s brick detached and semis, condos |
| Lots | Often wider, some backing onto parks | Narrower urban lots |
| Nearest O-Train | Westboro (Stage 2, under construction) | Tunney’s Pasture (Line 1) |
| Main shopping | Westgate, Hampton Park Plaza, Westboro | Wellington Street West, Holland Avenue |
Budgeting Beyond the Purchase Price in Hampton Park and Wellington Village
With older homes, the purchase price is only part of the picture. Before you set your budget, Jason suggests looking at four ongoing costs:
- Property taxes. City of Ottawa taxes are based on the assessed value set by MPAC. Ontario assessments are still based on a January 1, 2016 valuation date, so the assessed value can differ widely from today’s market price. Ask for the current tax bill rather than estimating.
- Insurance. Insurers look closely at the age of the roof, wiring, plumbing and heating. Get a quote early, especially if the home has original electrical or an older oil or gas system.
- Utilities. Original windows, limited insulation and older furnaces can mean higher heating bills. Upgrades such as a heat pump may also require more electrical capacity.
- Near-term repairs. Use the inspection to build a five-year plan for big-ticket items such as the roof, windows, furnace and sewer line, and factor it into your offer.
Which Neighbourhood Suits You?
- Choose Hampton Park if you want a quieter street, a larger lot or a home near a big park, and you are happy to walk a few minutes to the shops.
- Choose Wellington Village if you want to walk to cafés, restaurants and transit every day and are comfortable with a smaller lot.
- Both suit move-up families, professionals working at Tunney’s Pasture or the Civic hospital, and downsizers who want a condo in a walkable area.
If you are also weighing Hintonburg to the east, Jason’s Westboro vs Hintonburg comparison covers the trade-offs.
Buying Here
Character homes in good condition rarely last long. Get pre-approved, check your limits against the federal stress test using the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s mortgage guidance, and budget for Ontario’s land transfer tax. Plan for a detailed inspection and, where needed, specialist reports on wiring or the sewer line. Jason’s buyer cash back offer applies on qualifying purchases.
Selling Here
Buyers for older homes want to see what has been updated and when. Jason helps sellers pull together permits and receipts, choose pre-listing repairs that pay off, and price against the right comparables. Start with what your home is worth, and read about his 1% listing commission if you would like to keep more of your equity.
See Homes for Sale in Hampton Park and Wellington Village
268 Currell Avenue
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Royal LePage Integrity Realty
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Engel & Volkers Ottawa
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RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Group
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Royal LePage Team Realty
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First Choice Realty Ontario Ltd.
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Engel & Volkers Ottawa
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RE/MAX Hallmark Pilon Group Realty
These listings cover the board areas for Westboro/Hampton Park and Wellington Village. Before you buy a century-old home, budget for a thorough inspection and Ontario’s land transfer tax.
Explore Nearby Neighbourhoods
- Island Park, the parkway and period homes between the two neighbourhoods
- Westboro, directly to the west
- Hintonburg, further east along Wellington Street West
To see current listings, browse Westboro homes for sale, or ask Jason to set up a search for Hampton Park and Wellington Village.
Work With a REALTOR® Who Knows Century-Old Homes
In neighbourhoods where many homes are 90 to 110 years old, the right questions before an offer make a real difference. Jason Polonski is a REALTOR® with Right at Home Realty and more than 15 years of experience in Ottawa real estate. His background in the construction and electrical trades lets him walk you through wiring, foundations and renovation quality before you commit. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University with a double major in Marketing and Finance, which shapes how he prices, markets and negotiates for his clients.
To talk about buying or selling in Hampton Park or Wellington Village, call or text Jason at (613) 601-9333, or send him a message.
Buying or selling in Westboro? Work with a local Westboro realtor.
Hampton Park and Wellington Village FAQs
Hampton Park, also called Hampton-Iona, is in Ottawa’s west end, roughly between Tweedsmuir Avenue and Island Park Drive, from the Richmond Road area south to Carling Avenue. The name also refers to Hampton Park itself, a large NCC-owned park in the neighbourhood.
It is sometimes considered part of the greater Westboro area and sometimes treated as its own neighbourhood. It has its own community group, the Hampton Iona Community Group.
Wellington Village is generally bounded by Scott Street to the north, Holland Avenue to the east, the Queensway to the south and Island Park Drive to the west.
Many homes date from the 1910s to the 1930s, when the area was known as Elmdale. There are also newer infill homes, townhomes and condos, especially along Wellington Street West and Holland Avenue.
Check the electrical system for knob-and-tube wiring or undersized service, the water and sewer service lines, the foundation and basement moisture, brick and mortar condition, and the permits and quality of past renovations.
Hilson Avenue Public School serves much of Hampton Park, and Elmdale Public School serves Wellington Village. Fisher Park Public School, St. George Catholic School and Nepean High School are also nearby. Confirm catchments with the school board.
Yes. It is one of the most walkable neighbourhoods in Ottawa’s west end, with shops and restaurants on Wellington Street West and Holland Avenue and the Tunney’s Pasture O-Train station on its northern edge.
