Transit and commuting in Findlay Creek
Leitrim station on O-Train Line 2 is about 2.2 km from Findlay Creek in a straight line, and 88.0% of workers commute by car (2021 census).
The O-Train does not run through the Findlay Creek area yet: Bowesville station, just east, is the western end of Line 1.
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The nearest O-Train stations are Leitrim station (about 2.2 km, straight-line) and Bowesville station (about 3.3 km), both on Line 2. As of winter 2025, Wikipedia lists local route 93, limited-service route 94 and O-Train Line 2 at Leitrim station as serving Findlay Creek, plus school route 699. The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study gives an average of 6.2 transit stops within a 600 m walk. Downtown (Parliament Hill) is about 14.2 km away in a straight line.
In the 2021 census (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study), 88.0% of workers aged 15 and over commuted by car, truck or van, 5.3% by public transit, 2.4% on foot and 0.2% by bike. 42.6% of workers worked from home. Check OC Transpo for current routes, schedules and O-Train extension information.
Transit near Findlay Creek
O-Train stations
3Leitrim station
O-Train Line 2
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Bowesville station
O-Train Line 2
Uplands station
O-Train Line 4
Quick answers
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How far is Findlay Creek from downtown Ottawa?
Findlay Creek is about 14.2 km from downtown Ottawa, measured in a straight line to Parliament Hill. Actual driving or transit distance will be longer and depends on the route.
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Is Findlay Creek on the O-Train?
Findlay Creek does not have an O-Train station inside it, but Leitrim station on O-Train Line 2 is about 2.2 km away in a straight line. Wikipedia lists O-Train Line 2 at Leitrim station among the services that, as of winter 2025, serve Findlay Creek.
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What is the nearest O-Train station to Findlay Creek?
The nearest O-Train station to Findlay Creek is Leitrim station on Line 2, about 2.2 km away in a straight line. Bowesville station (about 3.3 km) is next nearest.
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How do people in Findlay Creek get to work?
Most workers in Findlay Creek commute by car: 88.0% of workers aged 15 and over in the 2021 census (via the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study). Public transit was used by 5.3%, walking by 2.4% and cycling by 0.2%.
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Is Findlay Creek walkable?
Findlay Creek has a Walk Score average of 30 and a Bike Score average of 40 (Ottawa Neighbourhood Study, current data). In the 2021 census, 2.4% of workers commuted on foot and 0.2% by bike.
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What bus routes serve Findlay Creek?
As of winter 2025, Wikipedia lists two regular OC Transpo bus routes serving Findlay Creek: local route 93 and limited-service route 94. School route 699 also passes through the neighbourhood.
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