Craig Henry
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Craig Henry is a residential neighbourhood in Ottawa
, Canada
and part of the former city of Nepean
. It is a mature residential subdivision in the west/central part of Ottawa, developed from 1971 onwards. Bordered by Woodroffe to the east, Greenbank to the west, the hydro easement to the south and the CN
railroad separating it from Centrepointe
to the north, Craig Henry is a neighbourhood close to many major roads. The land previously belonged to the Craig Henry farm, and was developed by Jack Aaron.
There are many different forms of houses in Craig Henry, including town homes, semi-detached houses, single homes and apartments. It is served by OC Transpo
route 172.
A large sign with the name Craig Henry is found at the Greenbank Road entrance to the neighbourhood in the median of Criag Henry Drive.
This neighbourhood has a significant Jewish population.
, Abdulgadir School of Hope Pope John XXIII Elementary School and Manordale Public School.
Many high-school aged children attend Sir Robert Borden High School
.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
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and part of the former city of Nepean
Nepean, Ontario
- Recent quantity of snow :- History :Nepean Township, originally known as Township D, was established in 1792 and originally included what is now the central area of Ottawa west of the Rideau River. Jehiel Collins, from Vermont, is believed to have been the first person to settle in Nepean...
. It is a mature residential subdivision in the west/central part of Ottawa, developed from 1971 onwards. Bordered by Woodroffe to the east, Greenbank to the west, the hydro easement to the south and the CN
Canadian National Railway
The Canadian National Railway Company is a Canadian Class I railway headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. CN's slogan is "North America's Railroad"....
railroad separating it from Centrepointe
Centrepointe
Centrepointe is a neighbourhood in Ottawa, Canada and part of the former city of Nepean. The population of Centrepointe is between 4,000 and 4,500 people...
to the north, Craig Henry is a neighbourhood close to many major roads. The land previously belonged to the Craig Henry farm, and was developed by Jack Aaron.
There are many different forms of houses in Craig Henry, including town homes, semi-detached houses, single homes and apartments. It is served by OC Transpo
OC Transpo
OC Transpo is the urban transit service of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. An integrated hub-and-spoke system of services is available consisting of: regular buses travelling on fixed routes in mixed traffic, typical of most urban transit systems; a bus rapid transit system — a high...
route 172.
A large sign with the name Craig Henry is found at the Greenbank Road entrance to the neighbourhood in the median of Criag Henry Drive.
This neighbourhood has a significant Jewish population.
Area schools
There are a number of schools in the area, including Knoxdale Public School, Briargreen, Greenbank Middle SchoolGreenbank Middle School
Greenbank Middle School is an intermediate public school in Nepean, a suburb of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1963, it aims to be a student-centered learning environment where students become informed decision-makers. It is located on Greenbank Road, from which it gets its name...
, Abdulgadir School of Hope Pope John XXIII Elementary School and Manordale Public School.
Many high-school aged children attend Sir Robert Borden High School
Sir Robert Borden High School
Sir Robert Borden High School is a high school located on Greenbank Road in Ottawa, Ontario. Adjacent to the main office of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, this school was founded in 1969 and named after the late Conservative Prime Minister of Canada, Robert Borden.Architecturally, the...
.
Landmarks
- Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa (formerly Beth Shalom West) is situated right in the heart of Craig Henry.
- The Craig Henry Plaza is anchored by the Quickie convenience store, and houses a number of other stores targeted at local residents.
- Craig Henry Tennis Club
Parks
- Craig Henry Park – Has a play structure, is linked by a bike path to Sir Robert Borden High School and by a walking/cycling underpass to Centrepointe, also home of the Craig Henry Tennis Club.
- Charing Park – has a play structure, tobogganing hill, hockey rink / basketball court and water fountain.
- Knoxdale road park – is a smaller park with a play structure.