Osgoode, Ontario

Osgoode (also known as Osgoode Village) is a population centre in Osgoode Ward in the rural south end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located just 2 km east of the Rideau River. Until amalgamation (combining or uniting) in 2001, it was located in Osgoode Township. According to the Canada 2016 Census Osgoode had a population of 2,578.

For the former township, see Osgoode Township, Ontario
Osgoode
Community
Osgoode main street
Osgoode
Location in Ottawa
Coordinates: 45°08′40″N 75°36′15″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CityOttawa
Established1827
Incorporated1910 (Police Village of Osgoode Station)
Amalgamation1974 (Township of Osgoode)
2001 (City of Ottawa)
Government
 • MayorJim Watson
 • MPsPierre Poilievre
 • MPPsGoldie Ghamari
 • CouncillorsGeorge Darouze
Area
 • Land2.65 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
Elevation
90 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,453
 • Density927.0/km2 (2,401/sq mi)
 [1]
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)

History

It was originally part of Osgoode Township but it became part of Ottawa in 2001. Originally called Osgoode Station, its name was shortened to Osgoode in 1962.

The community took its name from William Osgoode, the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada.[2]

Present day

Notable landmarks of the community include the Stuart Holmes Arena for ice hockey, the Osgoode Community Centre and its surrounding recreation facilities, the local mall, and numerous shops within the village.

References
  1. Osgoode: 2011 Canadian Census
  2. "Courageous settlers first located in Carleton back in 1818". Ottawa Citizen. Apr 28, 1953. pp. A20. Retrieved 2 December 2015.


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