Stittsville Is Growing: What's Being Built in 2026
Stittsville is one of Ottawa's fastest-growing suburban communities, and the pace hasn't slowed. New subdivisions are pushing the neighbourhood's boundaries outward, commercial development is filling in along Hazeldean Road, and community infrastructure is working to keep up. Here's the development picture in 2026.
Residential: The Growth Edges
The major residential action is on Stittsville's south and west flanks. Fairwinds — the large master-planned community that's been under construction for years — continues to add phases, with new streets and park blocks taking shape. Westport Village is similarly active, with newer phases bringing townhome and single-family product to the southern edge of the neighbourhood.
Builders active in the area include Minto Homes, Claridge Homes, and EQ Homes, among others. Purchasers of new builds are typically looking at 18–24 months from agreement to occupancy, with interim closings common.
Commercial: Hazeldean Road Filling In
Hazeldean Road continues to be where most commercial development lands. Several new plazas and pad sites are under various stages of development or tenanting in early 2026, adding to the retail and service options available to the growing residential base. The mix skews practical — medical, dental, food service, and personal services rather than destination retail.
Infrastructure Pressure
Growth at this pace creates real infrastructure pressure, and Stittsville is no exception. Road capacity on key corridors — particularly the Hazeldean/Stittsville Main intersection and approaches — is a recurring discussion point at community council. School capacity in newer sections of the neighbourhood is also a live issue, with the school board managing catchment boundaries as enrolment grows.
What Residents Are Watching
- Stittsville Main Street corridor — ongoing advocacy from long-term residents for infrastructure that maintains the village character while accommodating growth
- Park and pathway connectivity — ensuring new phases connect to the Poole Creek and Trans Canada Trail networks
- Community facility capacity — the Goulbourn Recreation Complex serves a growing catchment; future expansion discussions are underway
Stittsville's growth is largely welcomed by residents who see a more complete neighbourhood emerging — but the conversation about what kind of community it becomes is ongoing.
