Orléans is a suburban area in eastern Ontario, which became part of the city of Ottawa in 2001. It is located in the eastern part of the city along the Ottawa River, about 16 km (10 miles) from downtown Ottawa. The estimated 2005 population of Orléans is about 100,000. The Canada 2001 Census gave Orléans a population of 84,695.
Prior to 2001, the community of Orléans was spread over two municipal jurisdictions, the eastern portion being in the pre-amalgamation City of Cumberland, the western portion in the City of Gloucester.
The traditional center of the area has been the Place d'Orleans shopping Centre, a large shopping Centre (with over 175 stores) just off the Queensway, although new business areas on Innes Road at Tenth Line Road and in the vicinity of Trim Road on the eastern end of the area have also been built recently. The country-wide housing boom starting from 2000 has also seen an extremely large amount of housing and residential areas being developed in the eastern Orléans area east of Trim Road and south of Innes Road, such as the new community called Avalon which is known for being a neighborhood of new, spacy and extremely modern homes
Neighbourhoods
Avalon: Located south of Innes Road, west of Portabello Boulevard and east of Tenth Line Road.
Chapel Hill North: Located north of Innes Road in the Orleans Boulevard area and south of St. Joseph Boulevard
Chapel Hill South: Located south of Innes Road, and north of Navan Road.
Chatelaine Village: Located north of Highway 174 toward the Ottawa River and East of Champlain Ave.
Convent Glen: Located north of Highway 174 toward the Ottawa River and west of Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard.
Bradley Estates, a new community by Valecraft Homes. Situated south of Blackburn Hamlet off Navan Road, backing onto the Mer Bleue Conservation Area. The area is a haven for nature enthusiasts with wildlife observation, boardwalks, berry picking and an abundance of nature trails.
East Village: Located east of Trim Road, north of Innes Road, and south of Old Montreal Road (St. Joseph Boulevard).
Fallingbrook: Located south of St. Joseph Boulevard, west of Trim Road, north of Innes Road and east of Tenth Line Road
Cardinal Trail
The northern and southern part of Cardinal Trail III is connected by 23 acres of open space; it's great for hiking, cross country skiing, bicycling and even walking your dog. It's the largest open space in the residential area of Fallingbrook. Within walking distance you'll find six schools, shopping centers, places of worship, transit, recreation, and much more.
Mer Bleue This neighborhood is located south of Innes Road between Mer Bleue and Tenth Line Road and south towards the Urban limit.
Notting Gate: Located south of Innes Road, east of Portobelo Boulevard, and west of Trim Road.
Queenswood Heights: Located south of St. Joseph Boulevard, west of Tenth Line Road, east of Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard and north of Innes Road.