West Carleton offers rural and village-style living within Ottawa’s boundaries, including Carp, Dunrobin, Constance Bay, Fitzroy Harbour, and surrounding country properties. Buyers come here for space, privacy, nature, larger lots, and a quieter lifestyle.
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West Carleton is the rural northwest corner of the City of Ottawa, stretching from Kanata to the Ottawa River and including the villages of Carp, Dunrobin, Constance Bay, Fitzroy Harbour, Kinburn and Woodlawn. It was a township formed in 1974 from Fitzroy, Huntley and Torbolton townships, and it joined the City of Ottawa in 2001. Today it is part of West Carleton-March Ward, Ottawa’s largest ward at about 763 km². In September 2026, houses for sale in West Carleton had a median asking price of about $1,000,000, with village medians from about $750,000 around Fitzroy Harbour to about $1.2 million in Dunrobin.
Prices are asking prices of MLS® listings in September 2026. See the full price table below.
Use this guide to compare lifestyle, schools, home styles, commuting, and local amenities before choosing where to buy.
West Carleton is ideal for buyers who want more space, quiet surroundings, rural character, and access to nature while remaining connected to Ottawa.
Families considering West Carleton should pay close attention to school locations, transportation, bus routes, and daily travel time.
West Carleton offers detached homes, bungalows, custom homes, country properties, waterfront, village homes, hobby farms, and acreage.
| Home type | Median asking price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| House, all of West Carleton | $1,000,000 | $750,000 – $1,350,000 |
| Bungalow (any type) | $900,000 | $625,000 – $1,275,000 |
| House, Carp & Huntley area | $1,195,000 | $990,000 – $1,400,000 |
| House, Dunrobin & Dunrobin Shores | $1,200,000 | $935,000 – $1,500,000 |
| House, Constance Bay | $875,000 | $580,000 – $1,140,000 |
| House, Fitzroy Harbour & Woodlawn area | $750,000 | $640,000 – $1,150,000 |
Source: active MLS® listings in West Carleton’s MLS® communities (Carp, Huntley, Dunrobin, Dunrobin Shores, Constance Bay, Fitzroy, Woodlawn and Kinburn) in September 2026. “Typical range” is the middle half of listings. Bungalows are also counted in the house figures. Almost all listings are houses, so townhomes and condos are not shown. These are asking prices; sold prices can be higher or lower. Ask me for recent sold prices.
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West Carleton can work well for buyers commuting to Kanata, Stittsville, or Ottawa’s west end, but commute and road conditions should be carefully reviewed.
West Carleton offers nature, rivers, trails, rural recreation, farmers’ markets, golf, boating, and village amenities.
Each village has its own feel and price range. Here is a quick side-by-side.
| Village | What stands out | House, median asking (Sept 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Carp | Village services, the Carp Fair (since 1863), a Saturday farmers’ market from May to October and the Diefenbunker museum; closest to Kanata and Highway 417 | ≈ $1,195,000 (with Huntley area) |
| Dunrobin | Larger lots and custom homes; Dunrobin Shores sits on the Ottawa River | ≈ $1,200,000 |
| Constance Bay | Ottawa River beach community with cottage-like character | ≈ $875,000 |
| Fitzroy Harbour | Small village near Fitzroy Provincial Park and the river | ≈ $750,000 (with Woodlawn area) |
Nearby: Kanata · Stittsville · Carleton Place · All communities
Yes. West Carleton Township was formed in 1974 by merging Fitzroy, Huntley and Torbolton townships, and it became part of the City of Ottawa in the 2001 amalgamation. It is now within West Carleton-March Ward, the city’s largest ward by area.
The main villages are Carp, Dunrobin, Constance Bay, Fitzroy Harbour, Kinburn, Woodlawn and Galetta, along with many rural roads and country properties in between.
In September 2026, houses listed for sale in West Carleton had a median asking price of about $1,000,000, with most between $750,000 and $1,350,000. Prices vary by village: about $1.2 million in Dunrobin and the Carp area, about $875,000 in Constance Bay and about $750,000 around Fitzroy Harbour. These are asking prices; sold prices can differ.
It depends on the village. Carp is about 33 km from downtown and the closest to Kanata and Highway 417. Dunrobin, Constance Bay and Fitzroy Harbour are farther out on rural routes. Test your commute at real travel times, including in winter.
Most homes use a private well and septic system, so have both tested and inspected. Also confirm internet and cell service, heating fuel, road access and winter maintenance, zoning, outbuildings, and school bus eligibility before your offer becomes firm.
Parts of Constance Bay and Dunrobin Shores along the Ottawa River flooded in 2017 and 2019. If you are looking at a river property, check the floodplain mapping, the property’s flood history and your insurance options before you buy.
Highlights include the Carp Fair (held since 1863), the Carp Farmers’ Market, the Diefenbunker Cold War museum, Fitzroy Provincial Park, beaches and boating on the Ottawa River, golf, snowmobiling and cycling on country roads.
Public and Catholic schools from the Ottawa boards serve the rural area, but schools can be a long drive or bus ride from some properties. Confirm the catchment and school bus eligibility for a specific address before you buy.
Get a curated list of homes in Carp, Dunrobin, Constance Bay, Fitzroy Harbour, and surrounding rural areas based on your land, lifestyle, and commute needs.
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