ELLWOOD HOUSE EXTENSION
EXTENSION PROJECT UPDATE
July 16, 2026
Celebration: We celebrated the Extension Groundbreaking on June 16. The weather cooperated and the speakers were great! If you’d like a detailed description, go online to see the Perspective article by David Humphreys (search: Ellwood House groundbreaking, Perspective).
Construction:
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We had to wait a little longer than expected to get a water permit in place, but that hurdle has been passed.
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A new ramp is being planned for the Braeside Avenue patio area of the existing residence, making that entrance fully accessible.
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The new automated door by the recycling room has gotten good resident reviews!
Fundraising: The Board of Directors hired Vectors Group, an Ottawa-based management consulting firm to raise funds to pay for items not covered by government funding. These include improvements to gathering spaces (kitchen, patio, lounge), accessibility enhancements (e.g., automated door openers), landscaping, safety features and the projects to ensure the long-term sustainability of the building.
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.