About Richmond
Richmond is a rural village within the amalgamated City of Ottawa, situated in the Goulbourn ward just south of Stittsville.
The village dates to 1818, as one of Upper Canada’s earliest military settlements in the years following the War of 1812. Today, Richmond retains much of its small-town character while benefiting from steady growth. Based on 2021 Census data, the population was approximately 4,228.
For commuters, Highway 416 puts Kanata about 20 minutes away, and Richmond Road meanders all the way into downtown Ottawa. That balance of rural pace and urban access is a big part of why the village consistently appears on lists of Ottawa’s top neighbourhoods for families seeking space and value.
Homes in Richmond
Richmond’s housing stock ranges from established properties on the village’s original grid streets to newer subdivisions on the outskirts and rural lots just beyond town.
The average home listing price in Richmond is approximately $714,000 according to Zolo data. That figure spans a broad mix of property types and lot sizes, so what you’ll actually pay depends heavily on what you’re after.
To get a sense of current availability, take a look at Richmond listings.
Schools in Richmond
Richmond is served by both public and Catholic school boards, with elementary and secondary options available in the village and the immediate area.
Please note: We have included a Fraser’s Institute Ranking where applicable. This is not the only way to determine school quality. For more information, please contact the individual schools.
- Location: 3499 McBean St
- Grades: K – Grade 5
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- Location: 3673 McBean St
- Grades: Grade 9 – Grade 12
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- Location: 79 Maitland St
- Grades: JK – Grade 6
- Fraser’s Ranking: 6.9/10
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Shopping in Richmond
You won’t find big-box stores in Richmond, and most residents prefer it that way.
Richmond Plaza on Perth Street handles the day-to-day essentials with a grocery store, LCBO, banks, a drugstore and a handful of service businesses. Richmond Village features independent shops and small businesses that round out the area and give the main street its character.
When you need something beyond the basics, Kanata’s retail corridor is roughly 10 minutes north, and Barrhaven shopping centres are a similar distance east.
Public Transportation
OC Transpo’s Route 283 provides bus service connecting Richmond to Ottawa’s wider transit network, though most residents drive.
The road connections are straightforward. Highway 416 runs north to Highway 417 and south toward Prescott. Richmond Road provides a scenic, direct route into the city. County Road 10 heads southwest to Carleton Place, Perth and Smiths Falls.
Healthcare in Richmond
Primary care is available right in the village through the Richmond Medical Centre, which offers family medicine and general health services.
The Queensway Carleton Hospital in Nepean is the closest major hospital, about 20 minutes away by car. The QCH offers emergency services, surgery, diagnostic imaging and specialty clinics.
Community and Entertainment in Richmond
What Richmond lacks in size, it makes up for in tradition and community involvement.
The centrepiece is the Richmond Fair. It’s one of Ontario’s longest-running agricultural exhibitions, dating back to 1844. Every third weekend in September, 10,000+ people descend on the fairgrounds for livestock shows, a demolition derby, live entertainment, homecraft competitions, a midway and a parade.
Year-round, the Richmond Memorial Community Centre provides programming for all ages and serves as the village’s main indoor gathering space.
Residents stay active with baseball, soccer, curling and ice hockey. The Richmond Centennial Golf Club has been welcoming players of all abilities since 1970 and operates seven days a week through the season.
Hikers take note: the 387-kilometre Rideau Trail, stretching from Ottawa to Kingston, passes through Richmond.
Dining Out in Richmond
The restaurant scene in Richmond is small but memorable. Each of these spots has earned a loyal local following.
Royals Restaurant sits on Perth Street and has been a village staple for over 50 years. They serve all-day breakfast alongside a lunch menu built around daily combos with soup, salad and sandwiches. It’s the kind of place where the staff know the regulars by name and the food is consistently honest and well-made.
Danby’s Roadhouse has become the village’s go-to gathering spot. The Debbie Burger is the house legend, and the rest of the menu covers solid roadhouse fare from wings to full breakfast, with a good selection of beers on tap and regular live music, making it easy to settle in for longer than you planned.
Set on Lennox Street just off the main road, CC’s Corner is a coffee shop wrapped in an antique curiosity cabinet. Enjoy expertly made espresso served alongside vintage maps, taxidermy and sideshow-style oddities. The baked goods and sandwiches are all homemade, and the vibe is unlike anything else in the Ottawa area.
Parks in Richmond
Richmond punches above its weight in green space and river access.
- Richmond Lions Park – The hub of village recreation, with sports fields, a playground, a splash pad and open space that plays host to community events year-round.
- Meynell Park – A neighbourhood park with a playground, open lawn and a laid-back atmosphere that suits weekend picnics and after-school play.
- Richmond Conservation Area – This Rideau Valley Conservation Authority property sits on the banks of the Jock River. It offers a dock for canoe launches and fishing, along with a short nature trail under the trees. Open dawn to dusk, year-round (subject to winter conditions).
Ready to Call Richmond Home?
Richmond, Ontario, is the kind of place where a 200-year-old agricultural fair still draws 10,000+ people.
For families, commuters or anyone drawn to a community with genuine roots and room to grow, it’s one of the most underrated options in the Ottawa region.
Growth and new development are adding to what’s here without erasing what makes it special, making Richmond one of the area’s most promising up-and-coming communities.
Talk to a Richmond real estate agent and find out what village life just outside the city looks like.
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.