CFS Leitrim · Ottawa military relocation · 2026

Posted to CFS Leitrim? Where should you live in Ottawa?

If your posting message says CFS Leitrim, start your housing search in Ottawa's south end. Findlay Creek and Riverside South are obvious communities to compare, with Barrhaven also worth considering depending on your budget, family and commute priorities.

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Posted to CFS Leitrim Ottawa? Best places to live in 2026

Before you fall in love with a listing, make sure the neighbourhood works for the place you actually report to every day. In this video I walk through the areas I'd put on the shortlist for a Leitrim posting and the trade-offs to think about before your HHT.

Quick answer: For a CFS Leitrim posting, I would start by comparing Findlay Creek and Riverside South, then add Barrhaven if you want a larger suburban community and are comfortable with the commute. The right choice depends on budget, home style, your spouse's commute and how much time you want to spend in the car.

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Where is CFS Leitrim?

CFS Leitrim is in Ottawa's south end. That matters because Ottawa is not a single-base posting: choosing a neighbourhood for Leitrim is a very different decision from choosing one for NDHQ Carling or a downtown DND workplace.

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Three areas I'd compare first

Findlay Creek

One of the closest major residential communities to CFS Leitrim, with newer housing, parks, schools, everyday shopping and convenient airport access.

Riverside South

A fast-growing south-Ottawa community with newer housing and the Limebank O-Train connection, especially useful if another member of the household commutes toward downtown.

Barrhaven

A larger, established suburb with a broad range of housing and amenities. It can make sense if lifestyle, housing choice or a second commute pulls you farther southwest.

Want the head-to-head? Read my Riverside South vs Findlay Creek guide for CFS Leitrim postings →

Before your House Hunting Trip

An Ottawa HHT goes quickly. Before you arrive, confirm your exact work location, financing or rental budget, acceptable commute, housing type and the things your family will not compromise on. That lets us build a ranked shortlist instead of spending your HHT driving all over Ottawa.

Also test the commute at the time you expect to travel. A route that looks easy on a map can feel very different on a weekday morning.

Use the Ottawa House Hunting Trip playbook →

Need help with a CFS Leitrim posting?

I'm Dwayne Desveaux. I served 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and now help CAF members and their families buy, sell and relocate throughout Ottawa and the surrounding area. You do not need to wait until your HHT is booked to reach out. We can start narrowing neighbourhoods and commute options early.

Dwayne Desveaux | REALTOR® · eXp Realty Brokerage
613-227-4715 · dwayne.desveaux@gmail.com
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