About North Dundas
The Township of North Dundas was created in 1998 when the villages of Winchester and Chesterville were amalgamated with the former townships of Winchester and Mountain.
According to the 2021 Census, North Dundas has roughly 11,000 residents, making it one of the more rural municipalities within commuting distance of Ottawa.
Homes in North Dundas
Housing in North Dundas leans heavily toward detached homes: a mix of century brick farmhouses, mid-century village bungalows on quiet streets in Winchester and Chesterville, newer suburban-style builds on the edges of the larger villages, and rural acreages on county roads.
Townhouses do exist, but detached homes make up much of the visible inventory. Properties tend to come with larger lots than what you’d find at a comparable price point inside Ottawa.
At the time of writing, Zolo reports an average listing price of roughly $657,000 across residential homes and townhouses in North Dundas. However, available properties range widely from smaller village homes to newer builds, rural acreages, and higher-end country properties.
To see what’s currently available across the township, browse our property listings and filter by location.
Schools in North Dundas
Families in North Dundas are served by a mix of public and Catholic schools, with elementary options in Winchester, South Mountain, and Chesterville.
Secondary students attend North Dundas District High School, located between Winchester and Chesterville and serving students from across the township.
- Location: 547 Louise Street South, Winchester
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
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- Location: 3045 County Road 1, South Mountain
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
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- Location: 38 College St., Chesterville
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
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- Location: 37 Main Street South, Chesterville
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
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- Location: 12835 County Road 43, Chesterville
- Grades: 7 – Grade 12
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Shopping in North Dundas
Day-to-day shopping is concentrated along Main Street in Winchester and King Street in Chesterville, with Winchester Foodland on Main Street West serving as the main full-service grocery store, and Mike Dean’s Local Grocer in Chesterville covering the east side of the township.
For specialty meat, Greg’s Quality Meats on Church Street in Winchester is a long-standing local butcher.
Hardware, farm supplies, and lawn-and-garden needs are handled locally by the Winchester Co-op / Cowley Home & Agro Centre, which carries everything from animal feed to seasonal seed and propane.
For larger big-box runs, residents typically drive to Canadian Tire in nearby Morrisburg or Kemptville, both within a half-hour.
For a broader look at what’s open across the township, Shop North Dundas maintains a directory of local businesses by category.
Public Transportation
North Dundas does not operate a public transit system, so residents rely primarily on personal vehicles. This is an important consideration for buyers moving from Ottawa or another urban area.
Healthcare in North Dundas
Healthcare in North Dundas is anchored by Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH), a full-service community hospital located at 566 Louise Street in Winchester. WDMH provides emergency care, inpatient services, surgery, and a range of specialty clinics serving the surrounding rural region.
For primary care, the North Dundas Medical Clinic on Fred Street East in Winchester offers family medicine and general surgery, and the Winchester Medical Clinic provides additional primary care and appointment booking options.
Public health programming, immunization clinics, and inspections for the area are run by the SDG & Area Health Unit, which serves Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.
Additional healthcare services such as pharmacies and dental offices are available in Winchester and Chesterville.
Community and Entertainment in North Dundas
Community life in North Dundas runs through its arenas, halls, conservation areas, and a calendar of long-running summer fairs and festivals.
The Sam Ault Arena in Winchester is the township’s main winter recreation hub, hosting minor hockey, public skating, and community events.
The Chesterville Arena plays a similar role on the east side, with ice time for local teams and recreational skating. In the summer months, the township operates outdoor pools in both Winchester and Chesterville with seasonal aquatic programming.
The Chesterville Heritage Centre at 14 Victoria Street is housed in a historic building and tells the local history of the village and the surrounding area through artifacts, photographs, and rotating exhibits.
The North Dundas Movie Committee runs community movie nights as a low-cost family option throughout the year.
For golfers and wine drinkers, Sandy Mountain Golf Course offers a casual local course in the South Mountain area. In the same area, Smokie Ridge Vineyard is a small Eastern Ontario winery producing cool-climate wines.
Outdoor recreation across the broader watershed is managed by South Nation Conservation, which maintains conservation areas, trails, and water-access points along the South Nation River.
A schedule of fairs, markets, and seasonal events is published on the North Dundas Township Events Calendar and the Shop North Dundas Attractions page.
Dining Out in North Dundas
The dining scene in North Dundas is small but distinct, with a handful of locally owned spots covering everything from diner breakfasts to wood-fired pizza.
Village Kitchen & Dairy Bar at 2134 Highway 31 in Winchester is a classic roadside dairy bar and casual kitchen, popular for ice cream and quick meals in the warmer months.
Iron Forge Pizza operates a Winchester location specializing in sourdough-crust pizzas with locally sourced toppings, and tends to be the go-to for a casual sit-down dinner.
Louis’ Restaurant at 1 King Street in Chesterville is a long-standing family restaurant serving Canadian, Mediterranean, and Italian staples.
Mary’s Restaurant on St. Lawrence Street in Winchester is another local favourite for diner-style breakfasts and home-cooked lunches.
Simply Baked Catering at 493 Main Street in Winchester is a bakery and catering operation worth knowing about for special occasions, lunch trays, and grab-and-go baked goods.
Parks in North Dundas
Outdoor space is built into the layout of North Dundas, with parks scattered across each of the major villages and hamlets rather than centralized in one place.
The township maintains a wide range of parks and green spaces, including:
Chesterville
- Chesterville Community Park – 1 William Street
- Thompson Park – Erin Avenue
- Flynn Park – 50 Main Street
Harmony
- Harmony Park – 1306 Country Lane
Morewood
- Veterans View Park – 1 Moffatt Street
- Morewood Community Park – 17 Russell Street
Mountain
- Mountain Memorial Park – 10480 Clark Road
South Mountain
- Rick Cauvier Memorial Park – 10543 Main Street
Winchester
- 100 Club Park – 577 Main Street
- Scented Garden – 469 Main Street
- Sweet Corner Park – 501 Main Street
- Marilyn Vriend Memorial Park – 101 James Street
- Oschmann Park – 12301 Ormond Road
A full list of facilities and outdoor amenities is available on the Township of North Dundas facilities page.
For a broader look at what makes the surrounding Ottawa neighbourhoods worth considering, see our guide to Ottawa’s top neighbourhoods.
Ready to Call North Dundas Home?
For buyers priced out of Ottawa proper or simply looking for more room, more land, and a slower pace, North Dundas offers a genuine alternative without disconnecting you from the city.
Its local hospital, a network of village schools, working farms, good restaurants, and active community arenas means you’re not trading off basics for affordability in North Dundas; you’re trading off proximity for space.
If you’re considering other parts of the Greater Ottawa Area as well, take a look at our overview of up-and-coming Ottawa neighbourhoods for a broader comparison.
Contact our team today to find out what’s currently on the market and start mapping out your move to North Dundas.
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.