Elmvale Acres and Hawthorne Park

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Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre-Hawthorne Park is a community in south Ottawa. The neighbourhood was almost entirely farmland until the 1950's when it was developed to create more housing for returning World War II veterans. It was part of the former city of Gloucester before becoming part of the city of Ottawa. Today the residents of the community are mainly English speaking but almost a little less than a quarter of the population speak French primarily. The community has many recreational facilities and a wide range of housing options, including single family homes, apartments, and condos. It is also adjacent to the VIA Rail station making it an excellent place for someone who has to travel frequently on the Montreal-Toronto corridor of the rail line.

Recreational Opportunities

Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre-Hawthorne Park has many parks and other recreational activities available for its residents. There are baseball diamonds, basketball courts, outdoor wading pools, outdoor rinks, play structures sports fields, and tennis courts both on school property and in the public parks. The community is fortunate to have three community centres and a community garden. The Canadian Science and Technology Museum is a part of the neighbourhood and offers people from all over the city the chance to learn and explore science and its history.

What we love about this area:

• The community is adjacent to the VIA Rail station making it a convenient place to live for people who have to travel frequently to either Montreal or southern Ontario
• The community has a very high number of parks scattered throughout its neighbourhoods giving residents lots of opportunities to get outside and enjoy fresh air and recreational activities

Schools in Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre-Hawthorne Park:

• Arch Street Public School
• Canterbury High School (specialized arts program)
• Hawthorne Public School
• Hillcrest High School
• Riverview Alternative School
• Vincent Massey Public School

Churches in Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre-Hawthorne Park:

• St. Aidan's Anglican Church Elmvale Acres

Where is Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre-Hawthorne Park?

Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre-Hawthorne Park is in Ottawa South.
Here is a more detailed map of the area:  

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