Navan VS Cumberland

Despite many clients of mine seeing these neighbourhoods as being relatively similar options, there are a ton of both important and fascinating differences between them.

Here are some aspects of each village and differences between them (please excuse me as I can’t get EVERYTHING in here):

Navan

Known as one of the best communities in the City, Navan is INCREDIBLY engaged with it’s ‘villagers’. Founded in the early 1800’s, it was named after Navan Ireland (very cool) and was predominantly farming land. Since then it’s amassed some very active and beloved establishments like J.T. Bradleys and the Navan Memorial Center and Arena. Home to the renowned Navan Grads Jr.A Hockey Team and Navan Fair, this village is really a beacon for community spirit. Who hasn’t had a few drinks in the beer tent while listening to some amazing live country music? Their sense of recreation further extends to Fastball leagues, Curling and plenty of activity on the Prescott/Russel pathway.

They also pride themselves on their Navan Market, community dinners and seasonal festivals.

Another unique aspect would be that Navan has an Elementary School and many Daycares and Churches (fun fact… St. Mary’s Anglican church was named after TWO St. Mary’s churches in Ireland).

There are fewer sales per year in Navan and a slightly lower price point than Cumberland (coming in at 875K on average in 2023).

If I had to describe Navan in 1 word it would be COMMUNITY. Go Navan!

Cumberland

Known as where ‘the nice houses are in the East End’, Cumberland has a VERY cool history. While Cumberland was also formed in the early 1800’s, it was originally a fur trading and saw mill community founded by British Empire Loyalists. Fun Fact: The Grandchildren of a ‘Loyalist’ with the Dunning last name, and a renowned Fur Trader with the Foubert last name are what my Elementary School in Orleans was named after – Dunning Foubert! The village boasts a very quaint ‘downtown’ area with shops, restaurants and even a Heritage Museum and Arena within a few hundred meters.

Admittedly a ‘quieter’ community, Cumberland still has an active community association that supports it’s famous Cumberland Market, as well as having a big emphasis on local Arts and Culture.

Not to be outdone with recreation, Cumberland also has many great trails and pathways. It also has it’s own Arena, Outdoor Rinks and Curling Club, but most notably – the prestigious Camelot Golf Course (which I believe is the nicest course in the entire City).

Real Estate wise, MORE sales per year, with a slightly higher price point of around 900K on average. HOWEVER – there are homes for sale as high as 3M in Cumberland, with consistent homes listed in the high 1M’s and even 2M’s. There are certainly homes of that caliber in Navan, just not nearly as many.

If I had to describe Cumberland in one word it would be “High-End” ( I used a dash to make that one word.. it counts).

CONCLUSION

This is just my opinion – so don’t be mad.

If you are looking for more of an ACTIVE community, with a strong sense of Family and Recreation – then Navan is BY FAR your best choice.

If you are looking for a SLOWER paced community, with a strong sense of Arts and Culture – then CUMBERLAND is BY FAR your best choice.

Again, these are just generalizations. OF COURSE each community has a bit of everything.

What do you think?

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