Osgoode, Ontario

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Osgoode is a community 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. Originallly called Osgoode Station, its name was shortened to Osgoode in 1962.

Notable landmarks of the community include the large hockey arena/community centre and its surrounding recreation facilities, the local grocery store (formerly Beveridge's IGA), The Red Dot Cafe, and The Swan pub. The pub and a marina are located just a couple miles north.

There is a large adult and minor hockey loving population in the community and community sports are a large part of Osgoode life.

While it 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 are being repaved in the year 2006.

Osgoode was one of many towns that Ottawa took in; many of the people who live there believe that this is because Ottawa needed to solve its debt thus bringing Osgoode into debt.

Like many small rural towns Osgoode had provided the support and family friendly value system for many people in the area. It has supported multiple generations of large families like the Mcneils, the Vanbokhorsts, the Moores, and the Dykstra's.