This charming neighbourhood is one of Ottawa’s oldest; New Edinburgh was founded in 1829, named after its owner, Thomas McKay’s hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland. Lindenlea followed in 1918, established by urban planner Thomas Adams. The garden suburb style created by Thomas Adams is still in place today due to the community associations commitment to their neighbourhood. New Edinburgh/Lindenlea is bounded by Maple Lane and Princess Avenue to the north and Beechwood Avenue to the south. The eastern border is Acacia and the west is bordered by the Rideau River/ Ottawa River.

Those living in the New Edinburgh/Lindenlea area have some very prestigious community members including the Prime Minister and the Governor General. Beechwood Avenue really comes alive in the summer as people relax with a delicious snack and drink on the Red Door Provisions patio. If you want to mix urban living with family amenities this is the place: two great schools, dog parks and daycare centres are walking distance in this small, historic community.