Navan, Ontario

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Navan is a large village in eastern Ontario, Canada located within the City of Ottawa. Prior to its amalgamation with the city in 2001, Navan was located within the City of Cumberland.

Navan is located about 20km east of the city centre, centred at the corner of Colonial Road (Ottawa Road #28) and Trim Road.

Navan's proximity to the suburban area of Orleans, means that it is quickly becoming more suburban in nature itself. About 3,025 people live in the vicinity of Navan (Canada 2006 Census).

Erik Bedard, a professional baseball player for the Seattle Mariners, is a native of Navan.