Constance Bay
A factual guide to Constance Bay’s river setting, forest trails, schools and everyday services.
Constance Bay is an Ottawa River village in rural northwest Ottawa, in West Carleton-March Ward. It grew from a cottage community into a place of year-round residence, a transition documented in the City’s 2012 community plan. Torbolton Forest lies within the village. The community centre and its Ottawa Public Library branch provide a local focus for activities and services. By car, downtown Ottawa (Parliament Hill) is about 46.9 km away, roughly 46 minutes in free-flowing traffic (OSRM estimate).
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About Constance Bay
Constance Bay is an Ottawa River village in rural northwest Ottawa, in West Carleton-March Ward. It grew from a cottage community into a place of year-round residence, a transition documented in the City’s 2012 community plan. Torbolton Forest lies within the village. The community centre and its Ottawa Public Library branch provide a local focus for activities and services.
Boundaries
The village occupies the peninsula between Constance and Buckham’s bays, around Torbolton Forest. Ottawa’s secondary-plan boundary includes land north and west of Constance Bay Road towards Kilmaurs Side Road; Schedule A shows the mapped limit. Village-planning, census and community-association definitions differ. documents.ottawa.ca openstreetmap.org
Homes
Ottawa’s secondary plan describes predominantly detached dwellings, houses and cottages among mature trees, and conversion of seasonal residences to year-round homes. documents.ottawa.ca
- Torbolton Forest offers walking, cycling and skiing trails.
- The library shares the community-centre site at 262 Len Purcell Drive.
- Local recreation includes a skateboard park and seasonal City programs.
- Buckham’s Bay has a public boat launch and dock at 170 Ritchie Avenue.
- A local pharmacy operates on Constance Bay Road.
- The community association publishes market and community-event listings.
Community
How Constance Bay came to be
- 1946
The community association began as the Property Owners Association. cbbca.ca
- 1978
The community centre was built; the association took on its management and continuing development. cbbca.ca
- 1992
The community centre was expanded with community and West Carleton Township involvement. cbbca.ca
- 2001
Constance Bay, previously part of West Carleton Township, became part of the amalgamated City of Ottawa. en.wikipedia.org
- 2012
The City published its Community Plan for the Village of Constance Bay, addressing land use and community development. constancebay.ca
- 2015
Project Sandhills Phase 1 brought another community-centre expansion, involving the community, City of Ottawa and Northwind Wireless. cbbca.ca
Around Constance Bay
Walking rings at 5, 10 and 15 minutes from the neighbourhood centre.
Schools
0 nearbyStraight-line distances from the Constance Bay centre. Living near a school does not guarantee a place: confirm the designated school for an address with each board. All schools and board locators.
Parks & places
7 nearbyConstance Bay Beach
910 m11 min walkWilland Lane Woods
1.0 km13 min walkArchie Park
1.7 km22 min walkTorbolton Forest
1.8 km23 min walkConstance Buckham's Bay Community Centre Park
2.1 km26 min walkNorthwind Wireless Fibe Centre
2.1 km26 min walkOttawa Public Library - Constance Bay Branch
2.1 km26 min walk
Getting around
TransitRoad connection
The City’s directions to Constance Bay use Highway 417, March Road, Dunrobin Road and Constance Bay Road. No downtown-to-village distance or drive-time estimate is published in this guide.
Park & Ride and bus
OC Transpo’s published Route 63 map shows Innovation Park & Ride and service towards Tunney’s Pasture. Reaching Innovation from a Constance Bay address is a separate part of the journey; check the current trip planner.
O-Train connection
The published network map shows Line 1 connecting Tunney’s Pasture with downtown stations including Lyon, Parliament and Rideau. Check current operating arrangements before travelling.
Regional shopper bus
The published Route 303 map marks free Wednesday-only service between Dunrobin/Carp and Carlingwood, via Kanata and Bayshore. It does not show a Constance Bay village stop; verify current departures before planning a trip.
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Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Is Constance Bay a good place to live?
Constance Bay has Ottawa River access points, Torbolton Forest and a library within its community centre. Property-specific flood exposure and individual water and sewage systems are practical considerations when assessing a home.
As of 2026-10-30 · clarkekelly.ca ottawa.ca
Where is Constance Bay?
Constance Bay is in rural northwest Ottawa, in West Carleton-March Ward, on the Ottawa River. The village occupies a peninsula between Constance and Buckham’s bays, around Torbolton Forest.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org
What are homes like in Constance Bay?
Detached homes predominate, with houses and cottages among mature trees. The City describes a transition from seasonal cottages to year-round residences.
As of 2026-10-30 · documents.ottawa.ca
What are the boundaries of Constance Bay?
Ottawa’s secondary-plan Schedule A defines the municipal village boundary, including land north and west of Constance Bay Road. Census boundaries and the community association’s wider service area are different definitions.
As of 2026-10-30 · documents.ottawa.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca
What ward is Constance Bay in?
Constance Bay is in Ottawa’s Ward 5, West Carleton-March. The ward also includes other rural communities, so ward-wide information does not describe Constance Bay alone.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org
What is the population of Constance Bay?
Statistics Canada counted 2,263 residents in the Constance Bay population centre in the 2021 census. That statistical area covered 5.56 km²; these are census-area figures, not a count for the community association’s entire service area.
As of 2026-10-30 · www150.statcan.gc.ca cbbca.ca