Crystal Beach (Nepean)
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For other uses, see Crystal Beach (disambiguation)
Crystal Beach is a community located on the west side of Ottawa
, Ontario
, Canada
. Its boundaries can broadly be described as Carling Avenue to the North, Moodie Drive to the West, and Corkstown Road to the South and East. Crystal Beach was established in the late 1950s and early 1960s. 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. Some newer portions of the neighbourhood were built by Garand Homes. For Municipal Election purposes, Crystal Beach is located in the Bay Ward
.
, Ontario
, Crystal Beach became part of the city of Ottawa
in 2001 when Nepean
was amalgamated with the City of Ottawa
.
. Much of the appeal of Crystal Beach is due to its close proximity to the Nepean Sailing Club
, Andrew Haydon Park
, the Ottawa River
, as well as its award-winning neighbourhood design (to reduce traffic flowing through), easy access to the Queensway
(Highway 417), quality schooling, community centre and recreational facilities within.
(schools outside Crystal Beach, but whom have Crystal Beach as a part of their catchment zone)
Public Transportation is provided by OC Transpo
, and the specific buses that service the Crystal Beach Neighbourhood are the: 116, 166 and 169.
Crystal Beach (disambiguation)
Crystal Beach may refer to one of the following locations:*Crystal Beach, a community in Fort Erie, Ontario that once housed an amusement park of the same name.*Crystal Beach, a community located in Ottawa, Ontario....
Crystal Beach is a community located on the west side of Ottawa
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...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Its boundaries can broadly be described as Carling Avenue to the North, Moodie Drive to the West, and Corkstown Road to the South and East. Crystal Beach was established in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Primarily developed by Minto Developments Inc.
Minto Developments Inc.
The Minto Group is a Canadian real estate corporation which develops real estate in Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Florida, USA. Minto is the largest developer in Ottawa and has many towers such as Minto Place Suite Hotel and the Minto Metropole, the second tallest building in Ottawa.On...
, many of the residences in Crystal Beach are modified versions of the five original models of homes originally built in the neighbourhood. Some newer portions of the neighbourhood were built by Garand Homes. For Municipal Election purposes, Crystal Beach is located in the Bay Ward
Bay Ward
Bay Ward is a municipal ward in Ottawa, Canada. It covers much of the western portion of the old city of Ottawa as well as some portions of what was once Nepean. The ward runs from Sherbourne and Maitland in the east to March Road in the west. The southern border in the Queensway while the northern...
.
Amalgamation
Originally part of the city of NepeanNepean, 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...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Crystal Beach became part of the city of Ottawa
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...
in 2001 when 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...
was amalgamated with the City of Ottawa
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...
.
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 OttawaOttawa
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...
. Much of the appeal of Crystal Beach is due to its close proximity to the Nepean Sailing Club
Nepean Sailing Club
The Nepean Sailing Club is located on Lac Deschenes in Ottawa, Canada. The club is based in Dick Bell park, along Carling Avenue, adjacent to Andrew Haydon Park.-History:The club was officially opened on July 29, 1979 with an initial membership of 350...
, Andrew Haydon Park
Andrew Haydon Park
Andrew Haydon Park is a park on the Ottawa River in the city of Ottawa. It is situated on Carling Avenue at Holly Acres Road.There is a bandshell for outdoor concerts and a picnic area. The Nepean Sailing Club is located nearby at Dick Bell Park...
, the Ottawa River
Ottawa River
The Ottawa River is a river in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. For most of its length, it now defines the border between these two provinces.-Geography:...
, as well as its award-winning neighbourhood design (to reduce traffic flowing through), easy access to the Queensway
Queensway (Ottawa)
The Queensway is a major controlled-access freeway running through Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from Kanata in the west to Orleans in the east. It is the primary east-west transportation artery in the Ottawa-Gatineau area....
(Highway 417), quality schooling, community centre and recreational facilities within.
Schools
(schools within Crystal Beach boundaries)- Lakeview Public School (Early French Immersion) JK to Grade 5
-
St. Thomas Catholic School - JK to Grade 6 -CLOSED
(schools outside Crystal Beach, but whom have Crystal Beach as a part of their catchment zone)
- Collège catholique Franco-Ouest (Grade 7 to 12)
- Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary, Bells Corners (JK to Grade 6)
- Bells Corners Public, Bells Corners (JK to Grade 5)
- Grant Alternative School (JK to Grade 6)
- D.A. Moodie, Bells Corners (Grade 6 to 8)
- St. Paul High School, 2675 Draper Avenue (Grades 7 and 8, Grades 9 to 12)
- Bell High SchoolBell High School (Ottawa)Bell High School is a high school located in Bells Corners of Ottawa, Canada. Established in 1962 by the Carleton Board of Education as a public high school, it currently serves as one of the only two facilities with the prestigious OCDSB Gifted Program...
, Bells Corners (Grade 9 to 12)
Parks
- Andrew Haydon ParkAndrew Haydon ParkAndrew Haydon Park is a park on the Ottawa River in the city of Ottawa. It is situated on Carling Avenue at Holly Acres Road.There is a bandshell for outdoor concerts and a picnic area. The Nepean Sailing Club is located nearby at Dick Bell Park...
- Corkstown Park
- Maki Park - In the winter months, Maki Park has a full skating rink and 'puddle'. This facility is supervised, lit at night, has on-site washrooms available, and full hockey boards on the main surface. Open: Mon to Fri: 6 to 9 pm & Sat, Sun: noon to 9 pm. Please see the City of Ottawa's Website for more information.
- Lakeview Park - In the winter months, Lakeview Park has two ice surfaces, a full size ice rink for hockey and a separate sheet for skating. This outdoor ice surface has been sought after by NHL teams like the Florida Panthers.
- Winthrop Park
- Dick Bell Park - The Nepean Sailing Club is located in Dick Bell Park.
Transportation
Crystal Beach is a 15 minute drive from Downtown, and about 5 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
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...
, and the specific buses that service the Crystal Beach Neighbourhood are the: 116, 166 and 169.
Policing
The closest community police station is in Bayshore at: 98 Woodridge Crescent (Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 2345). Currently the Acting District Inspector is Kai Liu, who can be reached at: Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 2245 or E-mail: LiuK@ottawapolice.caExternal links
- http://cblca.sixent.com/ - Join the Crystal Beach/Lakeview Intranet website
- Interactive Crime statistics for Crystal Beach
- OC Transpo