ELLWOOD HOUSE EXTENSION
EXTENSION PROJECT UPDATE
May 7, 2026
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This week the final utilities will be disconnected to allow demolition of the former rectory and for the site servicing to commence. This does not affect utility connections for any of the Campus partners.
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The cars for the current Ellwood House tenants and Braeside House staff will be ready to move to the church parking lot shortly, before construction mobilization the week of May 18.
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We have been meeting with our neighbouring church, St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church to make arrangements for overflow parking for large services and events.
4. Over the next two weeks several things will be happening:
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A temporary lane will be built on the east side of the church building to ensure a vehicle connection with Braeside House residents (this is a slight modification to the plans presented at the town hall meeting in March where it was envisioned that a walking path would be used).
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The east side of the campus (between the church and Braeside Avenue) will be mostly fenced, enclosing the main construction site, which will last for the majority of the construction period.
5. The demolition of the former Rectory is scheduled to start June 1. We have been advised that there will be construction noise and dust during the demolition.
This is the beginning of the construction phase and there will likely be some confusion for a few weeks while reserved parking spaces are identified and marked with signage.
While we will attempt to ensure that all activities are well communicated, there will, inevitably, be some changes to construction schedules and activities which could result in last minute changes.
Please send any questions or concerns by email to ellwoodhouseextension@gmail.com or call us at 613-521-5151.
Providing safe and affordable housing to more independent seniors in our community, building on the 35-year success of Ellwood House.
PROJECT VISION
Ellwood House is an independent, non-profit organization developed by and affiliated with the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle and the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.
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St. Thomas has a rich history of service to the community—developing and supporting services for seniors, children, and families in our community.
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The Ellwood House Board of Directors' vision is to extend its current building to increase the tenant community, and to provide more safe and affordable housing to the many seniors in Ottawa who need a stable home.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Beginning Spring 2026, construction on a three and a half storey extension to the existing Ellwood House will move ahead. Located on Braeside Avenue on the site of the former St. Thomas rectory, the extension will have 38 one-bedroom units, six barrier-free and the rest fully visitable for those with accessibility needs.
Details of the approved site plan can be found on the City of Ottawa development applications website.
FURTHER DETAILS
Status update – February 2026
LOCATION
2262 Braeside Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7J6
CONTACT
If you have questions about the Extension, please email ellwoodhouseextension@gmail.com, and a Board member will reply.