Findlay Creek

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Findlay Creek
Neighbourhood
Findlay Creek Village mosbo6.jpg
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CityOttawa
Government
 • MayorJim Watson
 • MPsPierre Poilievre
 • MPPsGoldie Ghamari
 • CouncillorsCarol Anne Meehan
Population
 (2016)
 • Total8,865
 Canada 2016 Census
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)-4

Findlay Creek is a suburban neighbourhood in Gloucester-South Nepean Ward in the south end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

According to the Canada 2016 Census, the population of the community was 8,865 and there were 2,785 dwellings[1] of mixed types (single-dwelling and semi-detached houses, townhouses and condominiums).

The Findlay Creek Community Association is the volunteer group representing the interests of the community.

Findlay Creek also has a small shopping centre and 3 gas stations.

History[]

In May 1988, the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton began rezoning this future urban area. Official plans were released in May 1989 with the Leitrim Official Plan Amendment No. 10.[2] This initial plan was met with push-back from groups such as the Ottawa Field Naturalists Club due to the sensitive nature of the wetland system this subdivision would partially destroy, however plans ultimately went forward.

Prior to the establishment of the Findlay Creek community, the area was a primarily undeveloped and used for a mix of residential, industrial, and institutional needs. In November 2003, the Leitrim Community Design Plan (CDP) was initiated to develop the community with a mix of land uses and housing types.

A plan to widen Bank Street along Findlay Creek was announced in 2020, slated to begin in 2022.[3]

Geography[]

Findlay Creek is located just south-west of the intersection of and Bank Street, and stretches west to Albion Road. The eponymous Findlay Creek springs in the Leitrim Wetlands, directly south of the neighbourhood, and is a tributary of the North Castor River.

Transport[]

The south end of Findlay Creek backs directly onto the Leitrim Wetlands

As of fall 2021, two regular OC Transpo routes serve Findlay Creek: the local route 93 and the connexion route 294. In addition, the school route 699 serving in Barrhaven passes through the neighbourhood.[4]

Schools[]

  • Vimy Ridge Public School (opened in September 2017) is a public elementary school for Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 8. It's located at the intersection of Kelly Farm Drive and Findlay Creek Drive.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (February 8, 2017). "Census Profile, 2016 Census – 5050126.03 [Census tract], Ontario and Canada [Country]". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Archived from the original on November 1, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Dugal, Albert W. (1990). "Albion Road Wetlands: Part 1". Trail & Landscape. 24 (2): 56–78.
  3. ^ "Councillors announce widening of Bank Street to four lanes in Findlay Creek area". Ottawa. 2020-05-25. Archived from the original on 2021-10-02. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  4. ^ "Travel Planner". plan.octranspo.com. Archived from the original on 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  5. ^ "Our School". Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.

External links[]

Coordinates: 45°19′10″N 75°35′59″W / 45.3195°N 75.5997°W / 45.3195; -75.5997

Retrieved from ""