When living in Gloucester you will find a collection of neighbourhoods, each one a little bit different from the next, that runs along the eastern edge of Ottawa. Homes in Gloucester neighbourhoods tend to have ample size lots and mature trees. Rothwell Heights real estate, in particular, offers luxury architecturally unique homes built on hillsides overlooking the Ottawa River.
Gloucester’s family-oriented communities have outstanding schools, a variety of clubs and things to do, ample parks and green spaces for hiking and cycling, excellent health care facilities, and plenty of shopping opportunities. In addition, Gloucester’s close proximity to downtown Ottawa allows residents convenient access to all of the amenities of the nation’s capital.
Gloucester Township, originally known as Township B, it was established in 1792. In 1800, it was part of Russell County, but became part of Carleton County in 1838 and was incorporated as a township in 1850. The first settler in the township was Braddish Billings in what is now the Billings Bridge area of Ottawa. Over the years, parts of Gloucester Township were annexed by the expanding city of Ottawa. Gloucester was incorporated as a city in 1981 and became part of the amalgamated city of Ottawa in 2001.
Gloucester Township took its name from Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh.