Ellwood

Ellwood used to be a railway junction, which existed behind the LCBO warehouse on Bank Street. From 1900-1950 it was called Chaudiere Junction.

Established in 1906, a post office was named Ellwood after two men; Charles O. Wood and William Ellis. It was located in a general store that was first founded in the 1870s, and this post office existed until its closure in 1943.

In addition, there was a school house called Gloucester School Section 3. This school was built in 1856 and was in service until around 1956, then was used for private businesses until its final closure and destruction in the 1980s.

Ellwood is a small section of Ottawa, with a population of around 3000 people.

There are plenty of schools near Ellwood, despite its small size!

Here is a list of just some of the schools within walking distance:

• St. Patrick’s High School

• Ridgemont High School

• Charles H. Hulse Public School

• Marius-Barbeau Catholic Elementary School

• Clifford Bowey Public School

• Westboro Academy

• General Vanier Public School

• Riverside Park Alternative Catholic Secondary School

• Fielding Drive Public School

• Bayview Public School

There are not many pet-friendly options near Ellwood. You can drive down towards South Keys to visit a Pet Valu and groomers.

Ellwood is in a relatively kid friendly area, with parks nearby, as well as a large mall and Cineplex just down the road.

Ellwood is just down the road from a few shopping malls, including the South Keys Shopping Centre and Alta Vista Plaza. Further is the Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, Blue Heron Mall, Bank Street Plaza, Towngate Shopping Plaza, and the Hunt Club Centre.

Lots of Ellwood’s historic buildings have unfortunately been shut down since their prime in the 1900s.

Just down the street from Ellwood is Wilson’s Independent Grocer on 2681 Alta Vista Drive. A further drive will bring residents to a Loblaws and two Metros.

There are limited night life options in Ellwood, but just down the road is Lansdowne, and a bit further, Bank and Elgin Street.

Residents of Ellwood will want to cross over into Old Ottawa to enjoy restaurants along Bank Street.

Houses in Ellwood used to be historic. During the development of the railyards, most houses were demolished or moved, and new houses were built throughout the 1950s.

Ellwood is surrounded by a number of small parks.

• Bellwood Parkette

  • 100 Bellwood Ave

• Armstrong Park

  • 69 Armstrong

• Percy Taverner Park

  • 130 Woodbine

• Windsor Park

  • 1 Windsor Ave

• Brookfield Park

  • 984 Brookfield

• Brantwood Park

  • 39 Onslow Crescent

• Marble Park

  • 2693 Marble

• Capital Park

  • 10 Ella

• Fairlea Park

  • 2989 Fairlea