Rockcliffe Park, Ontario

"Rockcliffe Park" redirects here. For the sports complex in North East England, see Rockliffe Park (Hurworth).
Rockcliffe Park
Neighbourhood
Rockcliffe Park

Location in Ottawa

Coordinates: 45°27′00″N 75°40′45″W / 45.45000°N 75.67917°W / 45.45000; -75.67917Coordinates: 45°27′00″N 75°40′45″W / 45.45000°N 75.67917°W / 45.45000; -75.67917
Country Canada
Province Ontario
City Ottawa
Established 1864
Incorporated 1908 (Police Village of Rockcliffe Park)
1926 (Village of Rockcliffe Park)
Annexation 2001 (City of Ottawa)
Government
 • Mayor Jim Watson
 • MPs Mauril Bélanger
 • MPPs Madeleine Meilleur
 • Councillors Peter D. Clark
Area
 • Total 1.77 km2 (0.68 sq mi)
Elevation 70 m (230 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 2,021
 • Density 1,145.0/km2 (2,966/sq mi)
  Canada 2011 Census
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC−5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC−4)

Rockcliffe Park is a neighbourhood in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward in the east-end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is the wealthiest neighbourhood in the city and is one of the most prosperous enclaves in Canada. From 1926 until 2001 it was an independent village, but was amalgamated with the rest of the city in January 1, 2001. As of 2011, it had a population of 2,021.[1]

Geography

As it was long a separate village not under the jurisdiction of Ottawa's municipal government, Rockcliffe Park differs from the rest of the city. It has very few sidewalks, and is also relatively inaccessible to through traffic. Much of Rockcliffe is still wooded, and the houses are set far apart on wide lots.

The area is northeast of downtown, on the southern banks of the Ottawa River. It encompasses the small McKay Lake (a Meromictic lake) Sand Pits Lake, and the Rockeries, a rock garden and playing field maintained by the National Capital Commission (NCC). The largely francophone Vanier neighbourhood, which was also long a separate village, lies to the south.

On the cliffs of the Ottawa River is a public greenspace called Rockcliffe Park. It is transversed by a branch of the Rockcliffe Parkway. The parkway has several small parking lots along its length that enable visitors to enjoy the lawns, wooded areas, parks, and lookouts. It also contains a large gazebo and public restrooms which are maintained by the NCC.

Notable residents

Cowpland's unique home in Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa.

Rockcliffe Park is home to many Ottawa notables. Stornoway, the residence of the leader of the Canadian Official Opposition is located there. Many ambassadors to Canada also live in Rockcliffe, including the ambassadors of Argentina, Barbados, China, Colombia, Denmark, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, South Korea, Sweden, the United States, Sénégal and Venezuela. The neighbourhood attracts many of Ottawa's corporate leaders, notably Michael Cowpland, former CEO of Corel Corporation, who owns a large, gold coloured residence in a contemporary neo-classic design.

Community

The area is home to one public elementary school, Rockcliffe Park Public School (RPPS), and two private schools, Elmwood School and Ashbury College.

Also located in Rockcliffe is a community hall/library complex. The library was originally funded, built and staffed through the efforts of Rockcliffe residents, but it is now a branch of the Ottawa Public Library, with computer access, a children's area, and a young adult section. The library houses a special collection of art-related books called the Margaret A. Bailey collection. The elementary school is located beside the library and community hall.

A memorial dedicated to HMCS Rockcliffe was erected by the Village of Rockcliffe Park. [2] Erected by the Village of Rockcliffe Park, a memorial plaque is dedicated to the residents of who served during the Second World War. [3]

The sale of the Canadian Forces Base CFB Rockcliffe, has brought forth plans by local developers to make an entirely new neighbourhood on these grounds, with stores and houses, as an example of a community built on "sustainable" principles.

Census data

According to the Canada 2011 Census:

Average salary in Rockcliffe Park is $119,377, whereas the average salary in Ottawa is $53,250.

Reeves and Mayors

The leading politician of Rockcliffe Park was known as the Reeve until the 1980s when that position was redesignated as Mayor.

See also

 Ottawa River
New Edinburgh Manor Park
   Rockcliffe Park  
Lindenlea Vanier

References

  1. ↑ http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CT&Code1=0903&Geo2=CMA&Code2=505&Data=Count&SearchText=&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=
  2. ↑ HMCS Rockcliffe
  3. ↑ Village of Rockcliffe Park War memorial plaque
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