Crystal Beach, Ottawa

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Crystal Beach is a neighbourhood in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the west end of Ottawa, in Bay Ward. The neighbourhood is triangular in shape, and its boundaries can broadly be described as Carling Avenue to the northeast, Moodie Drive to the west, and Corkstown Road to the south. It is. According to the Canada 2011 Census, the total population of the neighbourhood was 2,416. [1]

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History

Crystal Beach was established in the 1960s, when the area was within Nepean Township. Primarily developed by Minto Developments Inc., many of the residences in Crystal Beach are modified versions of the five original models of homes originally built in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood was later extended in 1974 around Carling via Corkstown Road with townhomes and in 1988 with Maki Park. Some newer portions of the neighbourhood were built by Garand Homes.[ citation needed ]

Today, Crystal Beach is a primarily residential neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, and over the years, has become one of the most desired real-estate locations in Ottawa.[ according to whom? ] Much of Crystal Beach's appeal is due to its close proximity to the Nepean Sailing Club, Andrew Haydon Park, the Carling Campus and Ottawa River, its award-winning neighbourhood design (to reduce traffic flowing through), easy access to the Queensway (Highway 417), quality schooling, community centre, and the recreational facilities within.[ citation needed ]

Together with the Lakeview neighbourhood south of Corkstown, and the Stonehedge and Creeks End neighbourhoods east of Holly Acres Road , the area is covered by the Crystal Beach Lakeview Community Association (CBLCA). [2] [3] The area north of Carling is the neighbourhood of Rocky Point, which is a partner of the CBLCA.[ citation needed ]

Schools

(schools within Crystal Beach boundaries)

(schools outside Crystal Beach, but which have Crystal Beach as a part of their catchment zone)

Parks

Transportation

Crystal Beach is a 15-minute drive from downtown, and about five minutes from Kanata. From this neighbourhood there are easy ways to access both the west end and centre of Ottawa, as Crystal Beach is served by two major arteries (Highway 417, Carling avenue).

Public transportation is provided by OC Transpo, with Route 58 as the primary route for the community as of 2021. Bayshore and Moodie station are within walking distance from certain parts of the community.

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References

  1. Population calculated by combining Dissemination Areas 35060656, 35060653, 35060655, 35061658 and Dissemination Block 3506065412.
  2. "About Us – Crystal Beach Lakeview Community Association".
  3. http://crystalbeachlakeview.ca/
  4. "City of Ottawa's Website". Archived from the original on 2008-01-02. Retrieved 2008-01-03.

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