Divided by the Queensway, the north and south stretches of LeBreton each have their own distinct character.
This street was named after an ex-army officer, Captain John LeBreton, who helped build the Rideau Canal, founded the community of Britannia and once owned most of LeBreton Flats.
On LeBreton Street North, many of the homes are older with small yards, and some have intriguing items on their front lawns – from a family’s laundry to televisions to oversized wind chimes. One house even has a unique piece on its roof – a plastic chicken. A tricoloured stone house also draws the eye.
But LeBreton Street North has more than homes. There’s also an Orthodox church, a restaurant, a corner store, an auto body shop and a used car lot line the route heading north toward Chinatown.
LeBreton Street South is more workplace-oriented, with a large government building and adjacent parking lot, as well as a tall apartment building.