Osgoode, Ontario
Encyclopedia
Osgoode is a large village within the city of Ottawa
, Canada
, located just south of the city proper, near the Rideau River
.
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.
Notable landmarks of the community include the Stuart Holmes Arena hockey
, the Osgoode Community Centre and its surrounding recreation facilities, the local mall and numerous shops within the village.
There is a large adult and minor hockey
loving population in the community and community sports are a large part of Osgoode life. Throughout the fall and winter the Stuart Holmes arena is by far one of the busiest locations in the village. Hockey is indeed an important part of the fabric that makes up the Village of Osgoode. Both youth and adult softball leagues are major in the summer months. Almost every night of the week, softball games are hosted on the Osgoode Village Park softball diamonds.
The Village of Osgoode supports a youth centre that is organized and run by the Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA!). "O-YA!" helps to enrich the quality of life of youth 12-18 living in Osgoode Ward by supporting the development of our village-raised young people as world-ready adults and engaged citizens.
While Osgoode is technically part of Ottawa, many people believe that it is too far away to be considered truly part of Ottawa
. Signs can be seen in several private and commercial residences saying 'Carleton County - YES!', showing support for the township to be included in a separate county since it is more than 30km from downtown Ottawa.
Osgoode has a fair population and consists of many winding trails for people to enjoy. Most of the main roads were repaved in 2006.
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
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...
, located just south of the city proper, near the Rideau River
Rideau River
thumb|Rapids on the Rideau River opposite [[Carleton University]].The Rideau River is a Southern Ontario river which flows north from Upper Rideau Lake and empties into the Ottawa River at Rideau Falls in Ottawa, Ontario. Its length is 146 km...
.
It was originally part of Osgoode Township
Osgoode Township, Ontario
Osgoode Township is a former township that is now a part of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It encompassed the same area that is currently Osgoode Ward. The township along the Rideau River was established in 1798 and incorporated in 1850. It was an independent township in Carleton County until...
but it became part of Ottawa in 2001. Originally called Osgoode Station, its name was shortened to Osgoode in 1962.
Notable landmarks of the community include the Stuart Holmes Arena hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
, the Osgoode Community Centre and its surrounding recreation facilities, the local mall and numerous shops within the village.
There is a large adult and minor hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
loving population in the community and community sports are a large part of Osgoode life. Throughout the fall and winter the Stuart Holmes arena is by far one of the busiest locations in the village. Hockey is indeed an important part of the fabric that makes up the Village of Osgoode. Both youth and adult softball leagues are major in the summer months. Almost every night of the week, softball games are hosted on the Osgoode Village Park softball diamonds.
The Village of Osgoode supports a youth centre that is organized and run by the Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA!). "O-YA!" helps to enrich the quality of life of youth 12-18 living in Osgoode Ward by supporting the development of our village-raised young people as world-ready adults and engaged citizens.
While Osgoode is technically part of Ottawa, many people believe that it is too far away to be considered truly part 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...
. Signs can be seen in several private and commercial residences saying 'Carleton County - YES!', showing support for the township to be included in a separate county since it is more than 30km from downtown Ottawa.
Osgoode has a fair population and consists of many winding trails for people to enjoy. Most of the main roads were repaved in 2006.