Le Saint Denis

Building Profile

Built in 1959 and located in Vanier, École Cadieux was home to thousands of young students until dwindling enrolment prompted officials at the French Catholic school board to declare it surplus and put it up for sale. In 2007, the ReDevelopment Group bought the building and converted it into 48 condo lofts and townhouses. This building is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) candidate, with a focus on building reutilization, increased energy efficiency, superior indoor air quality, and responsible greener building practices.

The building features balconies, in-suite laundry, guest parking, and storage lockers. Average listing price of the units is approximately $270,000 with some units listed at upwards of $340,000. The condominium fees range from $301.00 - $517.00 per month and include heat, water, maintenance, building insurance, and management.

Transportation: Getting Around Vanier

Vanier offers a vast array of ways to get around the neighbourhood. Along with numerous bike paths and walkways, there are many OC Transpo bus routes that service the area including Routes 5, 9, 12, 14, and 18. The Ottawa Train Station can be reached quickly from Vanier, in approximately 5-10 minutes via car, or 15-20 minutes via bus.

There is easy access to the rest of the city via the Vanier Parkway and the Queensway from most points in Vanier.

Vanier Amenities

Vanier offers a wide choice of retail shops, strip malls, eateries, and bars. It is also the site of an urban Maple Sugar Festival (Festival des Sucres) held in the spring. The neighbourhood is also home to an outdoor Catholic shrine, the Grotte de Lourdes. A new Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is set to open on Montreal Road, right in the middle of Vanier.

You will also find an Outdoor Farmer's Market that operates annually from the first weekend in July until the beginning of October.

For more information on amenities in Vanier, check out our Vanier Business Directory and the Quartier Vanier Merchants Association.

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