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Colonel By Drive

Colonel By Drive in Ottawa, ON — food, arts_culture, shopping.

Naval Rod is Station 1940-1947 · 8 parks & green spaces · 24 places to eat

— open now 78 places mapped 30 events this week
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Is Colonel By Drive a good place to live?

Colonel By Drive has 40 parks and green spaces, 24 places to eat, and 5 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 2 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Colonel By Drive?

There are 2 homes for sale in and around Colonel By Drive, priced from $699,000 to $2,899,000 (median about $2,899,000). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Colonel By Drive known for?

Colonel By Drive is known locally for landmarks like Naval Rod is Station 1940-1947, its 24-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Colonel By Drive this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Colonel By Drive, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Colonel By Drive best for?

Based on what's here, Colonel By Drive suits families and the outdoors, food lovers.

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    Three hand-picked days through Colonel By Drive, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Bridgehead Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Dominion Arboretum Park
    3. Lunch Oliver's Pub and Patio Restaurant
    4. Treat Subway Sandwich
    5. Browse Carleton University Book Store Books
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway 6.4 km
    2. Picnic Vincent Massey Park Park
    3. Grab a bite The Kitchen Exchange Quick bite
    4. Run around Brewer Park Park
    5. Casual dinner The Market Sandwich
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Naval Rod is Station 1940-1947 Ruins
    2. Coffee Starbucks Coffee Shop
    3. Local shop PharmaChoice Pharmacy
    4. Dinner out Bakers Restaurant
    5. Tonight Summer Ottawa Royal Canadian Mint Guided Tours (English) Sat Jun 20 · 10:00 AM
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

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    Tennis Centre
    Vincent Massey Park
    Rideau Canal

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    Could you live here?

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    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Colonel By Drive and the surrounding area.

    Shepherds of Good Hope to convert shelter into longer-term housingCBC Ottawa · Jun 18PWHL's Charge staying in Ottawa after reaching deal to play in NHL Senators' arena: AP sourcesCBC Ottawa · Jun 18City auditor blasts OC Transpo bus schedulingCBC Ottawa · Jun 18Another 3-fire night in OttawaCBC Ottawa · Jun 18Questions swirl after Ottawa elementary school cancels drag storytimeCBC Ottawa · Jun 18Agencies demand answers from Ottawa police on gender-based violence, harassmentCBC Ottawa · Jun 18
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    What is there to do in Colonel By Drive?

    Colonel By Drive has 8 parks and green spaces, 24 places to eat, and landmarks like Naval Rod is Station 1940-1947. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Colonel By Drive?

    Most of Colonel By Drive is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Colonel By Drive?

    Colonel By Drive sits in Ottawa, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Colonel By Drive?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Colonel By Drive, and can connect you with a local agent.