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James House

Located at 390 Bank Street on the southwest corner of Bank and James in Centretown—one of Ottawa’s fastest-gentrifying neighborhoods — James House is a striking new nine-storey condominium development featuring over 220 residential units and approximately 6,124 square feet of prime street-level retail space. With expansive frontage along Bank Street, Ottawa’s main north-south commercial and commuter corridor, the property offers exceptional visibility and access. 

Four commercial units are currently available for lease, presenting a rare opportunity for businesses to establish themselves in a high-traffic, high-growth urban setting. These move-in-ready spaces are ideal for tenant fit-up and are strategically positioned to attract both building residents and steady pedestrian traffic from the surrounding community. 

 

Shops of Tenth Line

Shops of Tenth Line opened in 2018. Positioned at the heart of Ottawa’s rapidly expanding eastern community of Avalon (Orléans), Shops of Tenth Line offers exceptional retail visibility and access at the prominent corner of Tenth Line Road and Blackburn Bypass. This high-traffic location is anchored by trusted national brands, including Sobeys and the Royal Bank of Canada, drawing consistent customer activity from the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. 

With strong demographics and continued growth in the area, this development presents an ideal opportunity for retailers seeking a vibrant, established commercial hub. 

Kanata South Centre

Kanata South Centre opened in 2020. Strategically located at the southwest corner of Eagleson Road and Cope Drive, this vibrant retail plaza offers high visibility and convenient access in a growing west Ottawa community. Anchored by a 39,000-square-foot Metro supermarket, the centre draws consistent foot traffic from the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. 

The plaza features flexible in-line units ranging from 1,400 to 4,000 square feet, with prime end-cap spaces – ideal for tenants seeking maximum exposure. Current tenants include well-known brands such as St. Louis Bar & Grill and Sport Clips, contributing to a dynamic and diverse retail mix. 

 

Jackson Trails Centre

Located at the prominent intersection of Stittsville Main Street and Hazeldean Road, Jackson Trails Centre is a well-established retail destination in the heart of Stittsville. Spanning over 70,000 square feet, the centre is anchored by nationally recognized tenants including Giant Tiger, the Royal Bank of Canada, and the LCBO. 

Strategically positioned in one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing suburban markets, the centre benefits from strong visibility, convenient access, and a loyal customer base. Its location at a key crossroads ensures consistent traffic from both local residents and commuters, making it an ideal setting for retailers and service providers seeking long-term success in a thriving community. 

Blue Heron Mall

Blue Heron Mall is a 60,000 square foot retail centre anchored by established tenants including Farm Boy, Mail Boxes Etc., Baskin Robbins, Pelican Fishery and Colonnade Pizza. Strategically located on Bank Street—a major four-lane north-south thoroughfare—the property benefits from high visibility and a strong traffic flow, with approximately 32,000 vehicles passing daily. 

The surrounding trade area supports a robust customer base, with 18,532 residents within a 1-mile radius and 167,442 within a 3-mile radius. The site offers ample free parking and is enhanced by a new pylon sign featuring an electronic message board. 

 

Signature Centre

This 117,000-square-foot retail development offers premium commercial space in Kanata, one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Recently recognized by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business as one of the most desirable places to live, Kanata provides a thriving environment for businesses. 

Anchored by leading national retailers—including Farm Boy, LCBO, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Beer Store, and BMO—the plaza benefits from a robust and growing trade area population of 220,000. The site features over 600 free parking spaces, two prominent pylon signs, and excellent visibility, offering strong signage opportunities and consistent customer traffic. Signature Centre offers a wide range of retail uses for daily and weekly shopping needs and has proudly served the Kanata market for over 20 years.

 

Findlay Creek Centre

Findlay Creek Centre opened in 2012. This 140,000 square foot retail centre offers prime space in one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing communities. Anchored by prominent national tenants including FreshCo, Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, LCBO, Tim Hortons, Dollarama, and Scotiabank, the plaza serves a vibrant trade area with a population of 97,100 and continued residential growth. 

With a daily traffic count of 19,295 vehicles and 565 free parking spaces, the centre provides excellent visibility and accessibility. Two prominent pylon signs further enhance exposure. 

1130 Wellington St. West

This high-visibility retail space is located on the main street of Ottawa’s vibrant Hintonburg neighbourhood, known for its eclectic charm and bustling pedestrian traffic. Situated at the base of a modern 100-unit condominium developed by Tamarack Homes, this space offers an unbeatable opportunity for businesses seeking prime frontage and steady foot traffic.

Join a dynamic mix of established tenants including Moo Shu Ice Cream & Kitchen, Tim Hortons, and Terra20. Perfect for retail, café, boutique fitness, or service-oriented businesses looking to thrive in one of Ottawa’s most sought-after urban communities

Riverview Centre

Ideally located at Highway 15 and Waterside Way, Riverview Shopping Centre offers excellent visibility, easy access, and high foot traffic. With a bus stop at the entrance, ample parking, and thousands of homes within walking distance, it’s a convenient destination for shoppers and families in the area.

Anchored by Food Basics, LCBO, Starbucks, St. Louis Bar & Grill, and more, Riverview features a strong mix of national brands and local services, including daycare, dental, banking, and education. This vibrant plaza is the go-to retail hub for Kingston East’s growing community.

Shops of Main Street

Strategically located in Stittsville center this 34,000-square-foot retail development is anchored by Tim Hortons and Scotiabank, with shadow anchoring by Brown’s Your Independent Grocer. Positioned at a signalized intersection in the heart of Stittsville, the property offers ample parking and a bright, modern building with abundant natural light. 

Serving a trade area of approximately 25,000 residents in Goulbourn Township, the location has experienced a 25% population increase over the past five years. The building is zoned for commercial use and classified as Class A, ensuring a high standard of quality and functionality. 

 

The Flora

This prime retail space is located at the corner of Bank Street and Flora Street, offering strong street-front exposure in a high-traffic area. Positioned on the ground floor of a 10-storey apartment building, the unit provides 3,427 square feet of gross leasable area within a total property size of 13,100 square feet. 

The site offers convenient access to Highway 417 and is surrounded by a range of businesses and amenities in Centretown, the Glebe, and Downtown Ottawa. Outdoor parking is available. Zoned TM (2016), the property falls within a primary trade area of 11,097 residents within a 5 km radius and 37,612 within a 10 km radius. According to the City of Ottawa (April 2019), the intersection of Bank and Flora experiences a daily traffic count of 15,264 vehicles and 2,350 pedestrians. 

Crown Pointe Centre

Crown Pointe Centre is a 100,686 square foot shopping centre serving the dynamic East Orleans community. It is anchored by a newly remodeled Giant Tiger, Freshco, McDonalds, TD Bank, and the Cumberland Medical Centre. The primary trade area includes a population of 50,000, with the overall trade area encompassing approximately 150,000 residents. 

Situated in one of Canada’s most affluent regions—ranked third nationally in personal income—the centre benefits from strong consumer spending and a stable demographic base. 

Kanata Commons

This 75,000-square-foot shopping centre is strategically positioned for maximum exposure along the Queensway (Highway 417), offering exceptional visibility and accessibility in a high-traffic corridor. Anchored by The Brick, La-Z-Boy, and RBC, the centre attracts a steady flow of customers drawn by trusted national brands. 

Serving a primary trade area of 107,000 residents—85% of whom are young married couples and families—the property benefits from a strong, stable, and growing customer base. Its tenant mix and location make it an ideal destination for retailers seeking long-term success in a vibrant suburban market. 

 

Central 1

Completed in 2011, Central Phase 1 is the first phase of a transformative three-phase, 540-unit LEED Gold mixed-use development in Ottawa’s Centretown. Spanning two city blocks just south of Bank Street and Gladstone Avenue, the project reimagined a once underutilized area between the downtown core and the vibrant Glebe neighbourhood, setting a new standard for urban living in the city.

The mid-rise building features a mix of street-level retail, innovative “loft houses,” and residential condominiums above. Designed with a focus on contemporary architecture and sustainable urban planning, the property enjoys high foot traffic and excellent visibility. Anchored by national tenants like Shoppers Drug Mart and Starbucks, it offers a prime retail location in one of Ottawa’s most dynamic urban corridors.

Central 2

Central 2 is the second phase of Urban Capital’s award-winning, LEED Gold-certified Central project — a transformative, three-phase development comprising 540 residential units in the heart of Ottawa’s dynamic Centretown neighbourhood. This striking 9-storey mid-rise continues the modern loft-style architecture of Phase 1, featuring high ceilings, expansive glass, and urban-industrial finishes. Notably, Central 2 is home to the first-ever LCBO located within a residential condominium development, setting a new benchmark for integrated urban living.

Situated in a high-density, walkable area with excellent transit access, Central 2 provides exceptional retail visibility and direct access to a built-in customer base of residents, professionals, and visitors. Its prime location in one of Ottawa’s most vibrant downtown corridors makes it an ideal hub for contemporary city living and business.

Kanata West Centre

Kanata West Centre is located at Palladium Drive and Hwy 417 in Ottawa’s fast-growing community of Kanata.   The centre is anchored by a 70,000 Sq Ft. Cabela’s store and includes nationally recognized brands such as Princess Auto, McDonald’s,  Tim Horton’s and a newly built Petro-Canada.   The site is immediately adjacent to both the Tanger Outlet shopping centre and to the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club.    Hwy 417 and Palladium Drive is now one of Ottawa’s busiest shopping and entertainment districts.

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