Craig Henry

Craig Henry is a residential neighbourhood in Ottawa, Canada and part of the former city of Nepean. It is a mature residential subdivision in the west/central part of Ottawa, developed from 1971 onwards. Bordered by Woodroffe to the east, Greenbank to the west, the hydro easement to the south and the CN railroad separating it from Centrepointe to the north, Craig Henry is a neighbourhood close to many major roads. The land previously belonged to the Craig Henry farm, and was developed by Jack Aaron.

There are many different forms of houses in Craig Henry, including town homes, semi-detached houses, single homes and apartments. It is served by OC Transpo route 172.

A large sign with the name Craig Henry is found at the Greenbank Road entrance to the neighbourhood in the median of Criag Henry Drive.

This neighbourhood has a significant Jewish population.

Area schools

There are a number of schools in the area, including Knoxdale Public School, Briargreen, Greenbank Middle School, Abdulgadir School of Hope Pope John XXIII Elementary School and Manordale Public School. Many high-school aged children attend Sir Robert Borden High School.

Landmarks

• Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa (formerly Beth Shalom West) is situated right in the heart of Craig Henry.
• The Craig Henry Plaza is anchored by the Quickie convenience store, and houses a number of other stores targeted at local residents.
• Craig Henry Tennis Club

Parks

• Craig Henry Park – Has a play structure, is linked by a bike path to Sir Robert Borden High School and by a walking/cycling underpass to Centrepointe, also home of the Craig Henry Tennis Club.
• Charing Park – has a play structure, tobogganing hill, hockey rink / basketball court and water fountain.
• Knoxdale road park – is a smaller park with a play structure.

External links

• , City Councillor - Keith Egli
• Ottawa Living

Coordinates: 45°20′N 75°46′W / 45.333°N 75.767°W / 45.333; -75.767