Fallingbrook, Ottawa

Fallingbrook is a neighbourhood in the community of Orleans, a suburb in the city of

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. It is located on the east edge of Orleans and is bounded by

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in the west, St. Joseph Boulevard to the north,

Trim Road Trim Road ( Ottawa Road #57) is an arterial road in the eastern end of Orléans, Ontario, a suburb of Ottawa. From its intersection with Jeanne d'Arc Boulevard N, Trim runs south through the eastern suburban areas of Orleans and then south into ...

to the east and

Innes Road Innes Road (List of numbered routes in Ottawa, Ottawa Road #30) is one of the most important corridors in the east end of the City of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, running through the former cities of Gloucester, Ontario, Gloucester and Cumberland, O ...

to the south. Below the community of Fallingbrook flows the

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, and

Petrie Island Petrie Island is an island of parkland and recreational areas situated in the Ottawa River in the Orleans subdivision in the eastern part of the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The island has several nearby islands and the general collection of ...

is the closest beach. The community was formerly part of the Township of

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and has rapidly developed over the past two decades, with new developments underway. Development commenced in 1985 from what had been farmlands. In 2012, its population is over 25,000. Mainly families choose to live in Orléans because of the many elementary schools and high schools. In total, there are two secondary high schools and eight elementary schools in the area, including a recreational complex with a daycare. Attached to the Ray Friel Centre, is the community's only public library. The Fallingbrook Community Association plays a big part in bringing the town together. To help to unite the community, they hold various local events to encourage people to get active within their community. Among the programs and events are Canada Day, Summerfest, Neighbourhood Watch program, and a community garage sale in the early springtime. One of Fallingbrook's natural beauties is Princess Louise Falls, which can be found below Princess Louise Drive. The falls are hidden by foliage from view, and access is granted by pedestrian trails. Neighbourhoods in Ottawa {{ottawa-stub