Convent Glen and its neighbours
Convent Glen, Convent Glen South and Orléans Wood are distinct historical subdivision names; the community association covers a broader combined area.
Convent Glen is an established neighbourhood in north-west Orléans, in Ottawa’s east end. Subdivision work began in 1973 on land acquired from the Grey Nuns. Riverfront and neighbourhood paths connect residential areas and parks. Everyday services include Metro at Convent Glen Mall and Shoppers Drug Mart at Convent Glen Shopping Centre.
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Explore Convent Glen’s schools, river pathways and everyday services in north-west Orléans.
Definitions vary. The Convent Glen–Orléans Wood Community Association defines its combined area by the Ottawa River to the north, National Capital Greenbelt to the west, Champlain Street to the east and St. Joseph Boulevard to the south. The Gloucester Historical Society distinguishes Convent Glen north of the Queensway from Convent Glen South between the Queensway and St. Joseph Boulevard, and identifies Orléans Wood as a separate adjoining subdivision.
Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Where is Convent Glen?
Convent Glen is in north-west Orléans, in the City of Ottawa, Ontario. The broader Convent Glen–Orléans Woods area lies beside the Ottawa River and National Capital Greenbelt.
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What are homes like in Convent Glen?
Convent Glen and Orléans Wood include single-family and multi-unit housing, according to the community association. Many homes in the combined area were built in the 1970s; a detailed census breakdown by home type was not verified.
What are Convent Glen’s boundaries?
The community association uses the Ottawa River, Greenbelt, Champlain Street and St. Joseph Boulevard as the limits of its combined Convent Glen–Orléans Wood area. Historical subdivision boundaries are narrower, so a map or statistic should identify the definition it uses.
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Is Convent Glen South part of the same area?
Convent Glen South is a separately named subdivision between the Queensway and St. Joseph Boulevard. The Gloucester Historical Society places Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard on its west side and Orléans Village on its east side.
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Which community association represents Convent Glen?
The Convent Glen–Orléans Wood Community Association represents the combined community. Its website provides local news, events and ways to get involved.
What is Convent Glen’s connection to the Grey Nuns?
The Grey Nuns operated d’Youville Farm on land between St. Joseph Boulevard and the river before residential development. The Gloucester Historical Society records a sale to Costain in 1970 and explains that Grey Nuns Drive commemorates the congregation.
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