{
 "title": "Questions and answers about the Elmvale Acres area",
 "description": "Every question on this site with its short answer, detail, sources and as-of date.",
 "publisher": "elmvaleacres.homes",
 "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/data/#questions",
 "licence": "CC BY 4.0",
 "licence_url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "attribution": "elmvaleacres.homes",
 "generated": "2026-10-30",
 "sources": [
  "https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?documentid=24433",
  "https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/outdoor-recreation/sports-equipment-lockers",
  "https://about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/elmvale-acres",
  "https://www.rexall.ca/storelocator/store/414",
  "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_005.pdf",
  "https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/facilities/place-listing/canterbury-recreation-complex",
  "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmvale_Acres",
  "https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-75.633,45.3975;-75.7009,45.4236?overview=false",
  "https://www.octranspo.com/en/alerts",
  "https://archstreetps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/our-school",
  "https://pleasantparkps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
  "https://vincentmasseyps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
  "https://hillcresths.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
  "https://canterburyhs.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
  "https://gem.ocsb.ca/home/register",
  "https://slu.ocsb.ca/home/register",
  "https://sph.ocsb.ca/",
  "https://imh.ocsb.ca/",
  "https://www.ecolecatholique.ca/ecoles/ecole-elementaire-catholique-sainte-genevieve",
  "https://www.ecolecatholique.ca/ecoles/ecole-secondaire-catholique-franco-cite",
  "https://marie-curie.cepeo.on.ca/votreecolefranco/",
  "https://www.ocsb.ca/our-schools/boundaries/",
  "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_049.pdf",
  "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/Line_1Time_maps.pdf",
  "https://www.elmvaleacres.org/about-us.html",
  "https://webcast.ottawa.ca/plan/All_Image%20Referencing_Site%20Plan%20Application_Image%20Reference_2025-01-31%20-%20Updated%20Application%20Summary%20-%20D07-12-19-0075.PDF",
  "https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/map_ward_18_2022_en.pdf",
  "https://www.ocdsb.ca/our-schools/elementary-boundary",
  "https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/open-transparent-and-accountable-government/public-disclosure/memoranda-issued-members-council/memoranda-issued-recreation-cultural-and-facility-services/memo-summer-2026-recreation-updates",
  "https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/public-spaces-and-environmental-programs/community-gardens-and-greening-initiatives/kilborn-allotment-gardens",
  "https://engage.ottawa.ca/mobility",
  "https://ottawa.ca/en/parking-roads-and-travel/cycling/routes-and-maps",
  "https://viaottawa.ca/business/lauras-your-independant-grocer/"
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  "slug",
  "question",
  "topic",
  "answer",
  "as_of",
  "url",
  "sources"
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  {
   "slug": "is-elmvale-acres-a-good-place-to-live",
   "question": "Is Elmvale Acres a good place to live?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "Elmvale Acres has established residential streets, Weston Park and nearby library and pharmacy services at the shopping centre. OC Transpo provides a downtown connection, while Canterbury Recreation Complex offers swimming and skating nearby.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?documentid=24433",
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/outdoor-recreation/sports-equipment-lockers",
    "https://about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/elmvale-acres",
    "https://www.rexall.ca/storelocator/store/414",
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_005.pdf",
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/facilities/place-listing/canterbury-recreation-complex"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/is-elmvale-acres-a-good-place-to-live/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "where-is-elmvale-acres",
   "question": "Where is Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Elmvale Acres is in the City of Ottawa’s Alta Vista area. Its residential core lies between Smyth Road and Pleasant Park Road, with the hydro corridor on the west and Othello Avenue on the east.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmvale_Acres"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/where-is-elmvale-acres/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "how-far-is-elmvale-acres-from-downtown-ottawa",
   "question": "How far is Elmvale Acres from downtown Ottawa?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "By road, Elmvale Acres's centre is about 9.6 km from Parliament Hill in downtown Ottawa, roughly 14 minutes by car in free-flowing traffic (OSRM routing estimate). OC Transpo’s Route 5 connects Elmvale with downtown through the Smyth Road hospital campus. Exact travel times vary with the starting address, destination and service conditions; this guide does not assign a fixed neighbourhood-wide driving distance or time.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-75.633,45.3975;-75.7009,45.4236?overview=false",
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_005.pdf",
    "https://www.octranspo.com/en/alerts"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/how-far-is-elmvale-acres-from-downtown-ottawa/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-schools-serve-elmvale-acres",
   "question": "What schools serve Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Schools in and around Elmvale Acres include Arch Street, Pleasant Park, Vincent Massey, Hillcrest and Canterbury. Catholic and French-language options include St. Gemma, St. Luke, St. Patrick’s, Immaculata, Sainte-Geneviève, Franco-Cité and Marie-Curie. The applicable school must be confirmed for the address, grade, programme and admission requirements.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://archstreetps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/our-school",
    "https://pleasantparkps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://vincentmasseyps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://hillcresths.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://canterburyhs.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://gem.ocsb.ca/home/register",
    "https://slu.ocsb.ca/home/register",
    "https://sph.ocsb.ca/",
    "https://imh.ocsb.ca/",
    "https://www.ecolecatholique.ca/ecoles/ecole-elementaire-catholique-sainte-genevieve",
    "https://www.ecolecatholique.ca/ecoles/ecole-secondaire-catholique-franco-cite",
    "https://marie-curie.cepeo.on.ca/votreecolefranco/",
    "https://www.ocsb.ca/our-schools/boundaries/"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/what-schools-serve-elmvale-acres/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-are-homes-like-in-elmvale-acres",
   "question": "What are homes like in Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "Elmvale Acres’ original housing character is predominantly detached mid-century homes associated with Campeau. The City’s heritage study describes one- and two-storey red-brick houses, large picture windows and long driveways; individual homes can differ from that area-level description.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://pub-ottawa.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?documentid=24433"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/what-are-homes-like-in-elmvale-acres/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "how-do-you-get-downtown-from-elmvale-acres-by-transit",
   "question": "How do you get downtown from Elmvale Acres by transit?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "Take OC Transpo Route 5 toward downtown, or Route 49 to Hurdman and connect to Line 1. The rail connection serves uOttawa, Rideau and Parliament; check current service alerts and your departure-time itinerary.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_005.pdf",
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_049.pdf",
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/Line_1Time_maps.pdf",
    "https://www.octranspo.com/en/alerts"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/how-do-you-get-downtown-from-elmvale-acres-by-transit/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "do-elmvale-acres-boundaries-vary",
   "question": "Do different sources use different Elmvale Acres boundaries?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Yes: the community association uses a residential boundary ending at Pleasant Park Road, while a City planning document describes a Walkley Road site as being in Elmvale Acres. Addresses and the stated boundary are more precise than the neighbourhood name alone.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.elmvaleacres.org/about-us.html",
    "https://webcast.ottawa.ca/plan/All_Image%20Referencing_Site%20Plan%20Application_Image%20Reference_2025-01-31%20-%20Updated%20Application%20Summary%20-%20D07-12-19-0075.PDF"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/do-elmvale-acres-boundaries-vary/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-ward-is-elmvale-acres-in",
   "question": "What municipal ward is Elmvale Acres in?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Elmvale Acres is in Alta Vista Ward in the City of Ottawa. The City’s published ward map identifies Alta Vista as Ward 18.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.elmvaleacres.org/about-us.html",
    "https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/map_ward_18_2022_en.pdf"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/what-ward-is-elmvale-acres-in/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "which-english-public-elementary-schools-are-nearby",
   "question": "Which English public elementary schools are near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Arch Street and Pleasant Park are nearby OCDSB elementary schools, and Vincent Massey includes elementary and intermediate grades. Vincent Massey identifies Arch Street and Pleasant Park among the schools from which its intermediate pupils arrive.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://archstreetps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/our-school",
    "https://pleasantparkps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://vincentmasseyps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/which-english-public-elementary-schools-are-nearby/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "is-french-immersion-available",
   "question": "Is French Immersion available near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Pleasant Park and Vincent Massey list Early French Immersion, and Hillcrest lists French Immersion at secondary level. Arch Street lists English with Core French, which is a different programme.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://pleasantparkps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://vincentmasseyps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://hillcresths.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://archstreetps.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/our-school"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/is-french-immersion-available/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-french-language-schools-are-nearby",
   "question": "What French-language schools are near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Sainte-Geneviève and Franco-Cité are French Catholic schools operated by the CECCE. Marie-Curie is a French public elementary school operated by the CEPEO, whose current school page lists 1485 Heron Road.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.ecolecatholique.ca/ecoles/ecole-elementaire-catholique-sainte-genevieve",
    "https://www.ecolecatholique.ca/ecoles/ecole-secondaire-catholique-franco-cite",
    "https://marie-curie.cepeo.on.ca/votreecolefranco/"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/what-french-language-schools-are-nearby/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "which-public-high-schools-are-nearby",
   "question": "Which public high schools are near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Hillcrest and Canterbury are nearby OCDSB secondary schools serving Grades 9–12. Hillcrest offers English and French Immersion, while Canterbury offers academic studies and an arts programme.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://hillcresths.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us",
    "https://canterburyhs.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/which-public-high-schools-are-nearby/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "does-living-near-canterbury-guarantee-arts-admission",
   "question": "Does living near Canterbury High School guarantee admission to Arts Canterbury?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "No: Canterbury says applicants audition for admission to its specialised arts programme. Its listed disciplines include dance, drama, literary arts, music and visual arts.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://canterburyhs.ocdsb.ca/our-school-landing/about-us"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/does-living-near-canterbury-guarantee-arts-admission/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-are-the-english-catholic-secondary-pathways",
   "question": "What are the English Catholic secondary pathways near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "St. Gemma identifies Immaculata and St. Patrick’s as its affiliated secondary schools, while St. Luke, Ottawa identifies St. Patrick’s. The current Immaculata and St. Patrick’s school sites cover Grades 7–12.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://gem.ocsb.ca/home/register",
    "https://slu.ocsb.ca/home/register",
    "https://imh.ocsb.ca/",
    "https://sph.ocsb.ca/"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/what-are-the-english-catholic-secondary-pathways/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "how-do-i-confirm-school-boundaries",
   "question": "How do I confirm school boundaries before choosing a home in Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Use the relevant board’s boundary information and obtain confirmation from the school for the exact address and programme. The Ottawa Catholic School Board explicitly says its maps should not be used alone to determine attendance or transportation eligibility.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.ocsb.ca/our-schools/boundaries/",
    "https://www.ocdsb.ca/our-schools/elementary-boundary",
    "https://www.ecolecatholique.ca/ecoles/ecole-elementaire-catholique-sainte-genevieve"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/how-do-i-confirm-school-boundaries/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-parks-are-in-elmvale-acres",
   "question": "What parks and outdoor recreation are near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "Weston Park is at 955 Pleasant Park Road, and the City lists a seasonal wading pool there. Nearby Canterbury Recreation Complex also has an adjacent park and outdoor courts.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/outdoor-recreation/sports-equipment-lockers",
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/open-transparent-and-accountable-government/public-disclosure/memoranda-issued-members-council/memoranda-issued-recreation-cultural-and-facility-services/memo-summer-2026-recreation-updates",
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/facilities/place-listing/canterbury-recreation-complex"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/what-parks-are-in-elmvale-acres/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "where-can-i-swim-or-skate",
   "question": "Where can Elmvale Acres residents swim or skate?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "Canterbury Recreation Complex at 2185 Arch Street includes a 25-metre, five-lane pool and Brian Kilrea Arena. The City publishes swimming, aquafitness and skating schedules on its facility page.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/facilities/place-listing/canterbury-recreation-complex"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/where-can-i-swim-or-skate/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "are-there-community-garden-plots",
   "question": "Are there allotment garden plots near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "Yes: the City operates Kilborn Allotment Gardens, bordered by Pleasant Park Road, Delmar Drive and Haig Drive. Plots are rented seasonally, and the City provides a registration and waiting-list contact.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/public-spaces-and-environmental-programs/community-gardens-and-greening-initiatives/kilborn-allotment-gardens"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/are-there-community-garden-plots/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "where-can-i-check-walking-and-cycling-routes",
   "question": "Where can I check walking and cycling routes around Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "walkability",
   "answer": "The City’s Mobility Hub links to GeoOttawa, the official Ottawa–Gatineau cycling map and multimodal trip-planning tools. These are the sources to consult for a particular route; this guide does not claim a continuous protected cycling connection from every street.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://engage.ottawa.ca/mobility",
    "https://ottawa.ca/en/parking-roads-and-travel/cycling/routes-and-maps"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/where-can-i-check-walking-and-cycling-routes/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "where-can-i-buy-groceries",
   "question": "Where can I buy groceries near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "shops",
   "answer": "A local directory lists Laura’s Your Independent Grocer at 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard, in the shopping-centre area. Metro’s own store locator confirms Metro Elmvale at 2261 Walkley Road, farther south and outside the residential core used here.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://viaottawa.ca/business/lauras-your-independant-grocer/",
    "https://www.metro.ca/en/find-a-grocery/283"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/where-can-i-buy-groceries/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "is-there-a-pharmacy-and-post-office",
   "question": "Is there a pharmacy and postal counter near Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "shops",
   "answer": "Rexall lists its Elmvale Acres store at 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard. The same official store page provides pharmacy information and postal-office hours.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.rexall.ca/storelocator/store/414"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/is-there-a-pharmacy-and-post-office/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "is-there-a-medical-clinic",
   "question": "Is there a medical clinic at Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre?",
   "topic": "shops",
   "answer": "Elmvale Medical Centre lists its address as Unit 18, 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard. Its website advertises family care and a walk-in service, with walk-in availability subject to change.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://elmvalemedicalcentre.ca/"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/is-there-a-medical-clinic/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "how-do-i-get-to-the-general-campus-or-cheo",
   "question": "How do I get from Elmvale Acres to the General Campus or CHEO?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "OC Transpo Route 5 links Elmvale with the Smyth Road hospital campus. The Ottawa Hospital lists the General Campus at 501 Smyth Road, and CHEO lists its main campus at 401 Smyth Road.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_005.pdf",
    "https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/coming-to-cheo/maps-and-locations/"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/how-do-i-get-to-the-general-campus-or-cheo/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "is-there-a-public-library",
   "question": "Is there a public library in the Elmvale Acres area?",
   "topic": "shops",
   "answer": "Yes: Ottawa Public Library’s Elmvale Acres branch is at 1910 St-Laurent in the shopping centre. The branch lists children’s programmes, meeting-room space and a used-book store.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/elmvale-acres"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/is-there-a-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "can-i-walk-to-everyday-services",
   "question": "Can I walk to everyday services in Elmvale Acres?",
   "topic": "walkability",
   "answer": "The library and Rexall are both listed at 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard, providing a specific shopping-centre destination to assess from a home address. Walking convenience depends on the actual route; the community association advises pedestrians to use available sidewalks and crosswalks or intersections.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://about.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/branch/elmvale-acres",
    "https://www.rexall.ca/storelocator/store/414",
    "https://www.elmvaleacres.org/life-in-elmvale.html"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/can-i-walk-to-everyday-services/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "can-i-live-without-a-car",
   "question": "Can I live in Elmvale Acres without a car?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "Elmvale has bus links to downtown and Hurdman, with pharmacy and grocery destinations in the shopping-centre area. Whether those connections cover a household’s needs depends on its address and destinations; use the City’s linked trip-planning tools for the journeys you actually make.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_005.pdf",
    "https://www.octranspo.com/images/files/routes_pdf/map_carte_049.pdf",
    "https://www.rexall.ca/storelocator/store/414",
    "https://viaottawa.ca/business/lauras-your-independant-grocer/",
    "https://engage.ottawa.ca/mobility"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/can-i-live-without-a-car/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "is-elmvale-acres-safe",
   "question": "Is Elmvale Acres a safe neighbourhood?",
   "topic": "safety",
   "answer": "Ottawa Police publishes a crime map that can inform an address-area review, but says it is not an exhaustive record of offences and that mapped locations are shifted to nearby intersections. This guide does not assign Elmvale Acres a safety rating or infer a neighbourhood-wide verdict from individual incidents.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://data.ottawapolice.ca/datasets/e5a8c6d852f242758355702fa041c012/about"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/is-elmvale-acres-safe/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "when-was-elmvale-acres-developed",
   "question": "When was Elmvale Acres developed?",
   "topic": "history",
   "answer": "Elmvale Acres’ post-war development began in the 1950s: the Gloucester Historical Society dates Campeau’s first housing offer to 1955. Its chronology records a bus connection to the Bank and Grove terminal beginning in June 1956.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.gloucesterhistory.com/placenames.html",
    "https://gloucesterhistory.com/history.html"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/when-was-elmvale-acres-developed/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "is-there-a-community-association",
   "question": "Is there an Elmvale Acres community association?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "Yes: the Elmvale Acres Community Association represents residents of its defined neighbourhood. Its website says membership is open to residents who wish to join and that meetings address matters of community interest.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.elmvaleacres.org/about-us.html"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/is-there-a-community-association/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-is-planned-around-the-shopping-centre",
   "question": "What does the City plan for the Elmvale Acres Shopping Centre area?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "The City’s Elmvale Acres Secondary Plan guides redevelopment at 1910 St. Laurent Boulevard and 1990 Russell Road. It provides for a mix of housing, shops, offices and greenspace, with pedestrian and cycling connections.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/elmvale_acres_op_sec_plan_en.pdf"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/what-is-planned-around-the-shopping-centre/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "where-do-official-market-statistics-come-from",
   "question": "Where do official housing-market statistics for the Ottawa area come from?",
   "topic": "market",
   "answer": "The Ottawa Real Estate Board and the Canadian Real Estate Association publish Ottawa-area market reports. Neighbourhood Homes does not estimate Elmvale Acres prices or present Ottawa-wide figures as neighbourhood valuations.",
   "as_of": "2026-10-30",
   "sources": [
    "https://creastats.crea.ca/board/otta/",
    "https://creastats.crea.ca/mls/otta-market-conditions/"
   ],
   "url": "https://elmvaleacres.homes/questions/where-do-official-market-statistics-come-from/"
  }
 ]
}