Blackburn Hamlet
Blackburn Hamlet is a suburban community in Innes Ward, in the east end of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Before the 2001 amalgamation of the city of Ottawa, it was in the city of Gloucester. It is surrounded by rural areas and contains several older and newer areas of settlement. According to the Canada 2021 Census, its population was 8,173. The community took its name from Robert Blackburn, former Member of Parliament for Russell.
Blackburn Hamlet | |
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Community | |
Innes Road in Blackburn Hamlet | |
Blackburn Hamlet within the City of Ottawa | |
| Coordinates: 45°26′00″N 75°33′50″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| City | Ottawa |
| Government | |
| • City Councillor | Laura Dudas |
| • MP | Marie-France Lalonde |
| • MPP | Stephen Blais |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.41 km2 (0.93 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 8,173 |
| • Density | 3,391.29/km2 (8,783.4/sq mi) |
Often referred to by the locals as simply "Blackburn," it is one of only two suburban areas (the other being Bells Corners) surrounded by National Capital Commission (NCC) Greenbelt lands as well as lands owned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) which were formerly the National Defence Proving Grounds. Together, these lands form part of Ottawa's "Greenbelt" and provide Blackburn Hamlet residents and visitors with over 250 km of hiking and cross country skiing trails.
Blackburn is represented at city council but there is active community volunteer involvement as well through the Blackburn Community Association (BCA). Many activities, clubs, events and committees are run through the BCA.