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Nepean & Barrhaven: Named for a Bureaucrat, Built on a Racetrack That Never Was

Nepean & Barrhaven: Named for a Bureaucrat, Built on a Racetrack That Never Was

Corinne Campbell
Published on: 19/10/2026

Discover how Nepean got its name and how Mel Barr’s abandoned racetrack plan helped create Barrhaven, one of Ottawa’s largest suburban communities.

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Ottawa Neighbourhoods Compared: Which Area is Right for Your Family?

Ottawa Neighbourhoods Compared: Which Area is Right for Your Family?

Corinne Campbell
Published on: 01/05/2026

Trying to find the best neighbourhood in Ottawa to buy a home? Compare Westboro, The Glebe, Kanata, Barrhaven, Orléans, and Centretown by lifestyle, schools, walkability, and home options.

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