Navan is a small rural community about a half hour from downtown Ottawa. Although Navan has it's roots as a small farming community, in recent years, numerous custom home subdivisions have been built, making Navan a very desirable place to live for professionals looking for large lot sizes within a reasonable commuting distance from Ottawa.
Many small businesses have also made their home in Navan, making it a popular shopping destination for Ottawa residents looking for custom items for their homes. Laura's Corner offers custom chic furnishings and accessories, as well as featuring works from local artists. It is located in the historic Shaw house, which is located at the four corners (main intersection) in Navan. Another Navan business featuring items for your home is The New Oak Tree, where you can buy any custom wood furniture for your home. JT Bradley's, which has been in business for over 110 years, is said to be the very heart of the Navan community. Local residents meet at Bradley's to have a coffee and catch up with their neighbors about life and local events. In addition to being the local convenience store, Bradley's also houses the LCBO/Beer Store, as well as products for sale from other local businesses such as Chilly Chiles, and fresh tourtiere from Desjardins Catering. Another destination business that makes it's home in Navan is the Perrault Winery and Vineyard, a rare offering in this part of the country! If you're a sports enthusiast, Navan is a great place to live. The Cumberland Grads Jr A Hockey Club play their home games at the Navan Arena. If you prefer a slower pace, the Navan Curling Club is a popular destination for curlers and curling fans alike.
Once a year, the Navan Fair also comes to town, providing fun for the whole family, as well as featuring many agricultural exhibits and animal shows. Navan also has a wonderful veterinary clinic and has an elementary school, Heritage School which also has Children's Village At Navan: a licensed kindergarten and school age child care program operating in Heritage School. In addition, the Navan Co-operative Nursery School is a non-profit school that offers preschool programming for children 2 1/2 - 5 years of age.
Many young families choose to make Navan their home, due to these wonderful facilities, and the opportunity to raise their family in a small town environment, yet only a ten minute drive from all of the amenities in Orleans.
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