ELLWOOD HOUSE EXTENSION
EXTENSION PROJECT UPDATE
August 18, 2026
We are pleased that construction activities are getting into high gear now that City permits for water and pavement work have been received.
To allow water and sewage connections to be established for the Extension, Braeside Avenue between Clontarf and Randall Avenue and will be completely blocked off from Monday, August 24 to Friday, August 28. Local residents will be able to access their driveways.
Signs alerting drivers to the closures will be posted on August 24.
Braeside residents affected by the work will have received notification from the City 10 days in advance of the closure.
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.