About Rockland
Rockland takes its name from the rocky terrain William Cameron Edwards found when he opened a sawmill at McCaul Point in 1868. The community was incorporated as a town in 1908.
On January 1, 1998, it merged with Clarence Township to form the City of Clarence-Rockland, which also includes Bourget, Cheney, Clarence, Clarence Creek, Hammond, and Saint-Pascal-Baylon. Rockland is the largest of these communities, with 13,625 residents in 2021.
The wider municipality is growing steadily. Its population rose 8.1% between 2016 and 2021 to 26,505, and French is the mother tongue of 57% of residents. Located about 30 kilometres east of downtown Ottawa, Rockland serves as the city’s civic and commercial centre.
Homes in Rockland
Detached houses make up most of the homes for sale across Clarence-Rockland, with townhouses, condos and a smaller number of semi-detached homes rounding out the inventory.
At of September 2026, the median selling price for a detached home was $530,000, according to Clarence-Rockland market data. These figures cover the whole municipality, so prices within Rockland itself may differ.
Want to see what is on the market today? Search current listings on our properties page.
Schools in Rockland
Rockland’s bilingual character shows up in its classrooms, with English and French schools from both public and Catholic boards.
If available, we include a Fraser Institute ranking. Please note: rankings represent only one metric, and we advise families against using them as the only criterion for selecting a school. Direct outreach to specific schools is encouraged.
- Location: 999 Giroux Street, Rockland
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
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- Location: 1001 Heritage Drive, Rockland
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
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- Location: 1647 Landry Street, Clarence Creek
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
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- Location: 927 St-Jean Street, Rockland
- Grades: Kindergarten – Grade 9
- Fraser’s Ranking: 7.0/10
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- Location: 1535 du Parc Avenue, Rockland
- Grades: Grade 7 – Grade 12
- Fraser’s Ranking: 5.2/10
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Shopping in Rockland
SmartCentres Rockland on Richelieu Street covers most big errands in one stop. A Walmart Supercentre anchors the centre, joined by Dollarama, LCBO, Bulk Barn, and RONA.
For something with more character, head downtown to the Laurier Street commercial corridor. Many of its buildings date from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s and were built with a shop on the ground floor and living quarters above.
Today the street mixes restaurants, independent shops, and City Hall, and you will find several of Rockland’s favourite places to eat.
Public Transportation
Rockland is outside OC Transpo’s service area, so you usually need to drive to get to Ottawa. The main route to Ottawa is County Road 17, which becomes Ottawa Road 174 and meets Highway 417 at the Split.
Unfortunately, public transit options are limited at the moment. The city’s subsidized commuter buses to Ottawa, run by Leduc Bus Lines, were suspended due to pandemic restrictions and low demand, and no return date has been set.
PR Transpo, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell’s regional service between villages, ended in December 2022, according to the city’s 2025 Transportation Master Plan update.
That said, change may be on the way. In March 2026, the City of Clarence-Rockland said it was exploring a new transit link to Ottawa with support from OC Transpo, though it had not announced any routes or start date at the time of writing.
Healthcare in Rockland
Day-to-day care is available close to home, with hospital services a drive away in Ottawa.
The Clarence-Rockland Family Health Team on Chamberland Street provides family medicine, obstetrics, a memory clinic, minor surgery, travel and sports medicine, and women’s health.
It also runs exercise, nutrition and mental health programs, and at the time of writing, its website listed it as accepting new patients.
For emergency and hospital care, Hôpital Montfort on Montreal Road in Ottawa is Ontario’s francophone teaching hospital, with an emergency department, birthing centre, surgery and specialty clinics.
Montfort also offers a free, bilingual mental health program in Rockland for anyone 16 and older, with no referral required.
Community & Entertainment in Rockland
Hockey runs deep in Rockland, where a training centre opened in 2011 now serves as a national training facility for Hockey Canada.
The Clarence-Rockland Arena and Desjardins Centre on Canadian Lane offers an indoor rink and an indoor walking track open daily, a handy option for winter fitness.
The Clarence-Rockland Public Library runs its main branch on du Parc Avenue, open most evenings Monday to Thursday, with a second branch in Bourget.
The Musée de Clarence-Rockland Museum is currently closed as its operations transfer to the Clarence-Rockland Public Library, which took over management in April 2026.
In the meantime, the city plans to display artifacts in alternative exhibition spaces at accessible municipal facilities. No reopening date has been announced.
Dining Out in Rockland
Rockland’s restaurants run from all-day breakfast to steak dinners on a golf course terrace.
Rosalynn’s Bistro & Catering is a licensed Italian family restaurant on Laporte Street that puts a gourmet spin on classic dishes. The seafood linguine is a customer favourite, and staff are happy to suggest a wine pairing.
Spartas Pizza And Mediterranean Grill, a few doors down on Laurier Street, is a go-to for souvlaki, gyros, shawarma and specialty pizzas.
Friendly Restaurant & Pizzeria on Laurier Street serves breakfast every morning, along with pizza, pasta and wings, plus daily and weekly specials.
Broken Stick Brewing Company is a craft brewery at the Hammond Golf and Country Club in nearby Hammond. Expect award-winning beer on tap, a dog-friendly patio, live music and cans to go.
Albatross Restaurant at the Rockland Golf Club serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in season, led by Executive Chef Shawn Cyr. The terrace overlooks the course, and the restaurant is open to the public.
Broadway Bar & Grill Rockland on Chamberland Street is a family-friendly spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and part of a local chain with seven locations.
Parks in Rockland
Rockland’s parks are built for all four seasons, with splash pads and ball diamonds in summer and skating rinks and ski trails once the snow arrives.
Alain-Potvin Park – Walking trails, sledding hills, an outdoor skating rink and picnic areas.
Du Moulin Park – Boat launch and docks on the Ottawa River, plus a play structure and picnic areas.
Hammond Park – Located in Hammond, with baseball, soccer, tennis and basketball, a skating rink, a horseshoe pit, and an accessible play structure and path.
Lavigne Natural Park – Wooded trails in Bourget, with 6.3 km for walking or snowshoeing and 5.5 km for cross-country skiing.
Simon Park – A splash pad, skatepark, tennis and pickleball courts, baseball and basketball, plus a winter skating rink.
Richelieu Grande-Rivière Park – A neighbourhood park on Laporte Street with a play structure, basketball court, gazebo and winter skating rink.
Curious how Rockland stacks up against communities closer to the core? Our list of Ottawa’s top neighbourhoods is a great way to compare.
Ready to Call Rockland Home?
Rockland offers a mix many buyers want: a historic downtown, English and French schools across four boards, a family health team in town, and year-round recreation.
It’s also part of a municipality that keeps growing, and it is worth watching as transit and housing plans continue taking shape. If you’re weighing it against other growing communities, our guide to up-and-coming Ottawa neighbourhoods is a useful next read.
Our team can walk you through current Rockland listings, school boundaries, and pricing so you can move forward with confidence. Reach out, and we’ll start the search with you.
Paul Rushforth
Since 2004, Paul and his team have helped over 7000 families reach their real estate dreams. He continues to train and consult agents throughout the industry and is considered one of the most forward thinking pioneers in the industry, blazing trails for those around him.