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 "title": "Questions and answers about the Overbrook area",
 "description": "Every question on this site with its short answer, detail, sources and as-of date.",
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   "slug": "is-overbrook-a-good-place-to-live",
   "question": "Is Overbrook a good place to live?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "Overbrook is an east-end Ottawa neighbourhood on the Rideau River's east bank. It is about 4.3 km in a straight line from Parliament Hill and about 11 minutes by car in free-flowing traffic. In the 2021 census it had 21,150 residents, a median age of 37.6, and 64.4% of households renting.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa"
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  },
  {
   "slug": "what-schools-serve-overbrook",
   "question": "What schools serve Overbrook?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Several Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) schools are on or near Overbrook streets. They include Ottawa Technical Secondary School (485 Donald Street), Queen Mary Street Public School (557 Queen Mary Street) and Robert E. Wilson Public School (373 McArthur Avenue). Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) schools include St. Michael School (437 Donald Street).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
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  {
   "slug": "how-far-is-overbrook-from-downtown-ottawa",
   "question": "How far is Overbrook from downtown Ottawa?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "From the centre of Overbrook, Parliament Hill is about 4.3 km in a straight line. By road it is about 5.9 km, roughly 11 minutes by car in free-flowing traffic.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/how-far-is-overbrook-from-downtown-ottawa/"
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  {
   "slug": "what-are-homes-like-in-overbrook",
   "question": "What are homes like in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Overbrook has a mix of housing types. In the 2021 census, 25.8% of dwellings were apartments in buildings under five storeys and 23.0% were row houses. Single-detached houses made up 16.9%, apartments in buildings of five or more storeys 19.4%, and semi-detached houses 8.6%.",
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   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/what-are-homes-like-in-overbrook/"
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  {
   "slug": "nearest-o-train-station-overbrook",
   "question": "What is the nearest O-Train station to Overbrook?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "St-Laurent station (1300 St-Laurent Boulevard) is the closest open O-Train station to the Overbrook centre. It is roughly 1.2 km away in a straight line, calculated from OpenStreetMap coordinates. Tremblay station (170 Tremblay Road) is next closest, at roughly 1.5 km.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793866767",
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  {
   "slug": "where-do-people-in-overbrook-buy-groceries",
   "question": "Where do people in Overbrook buy groceries?",
   "topic": "shops",
   "answer": "Grocery stores near Overbrook include FreshCo (320 McArthur Avenue), Marché Adonis (1021 St-Laurent Boulevard) and Food Basics (1021 Cyrville Road). Farm Boy (585 Montréal Road) and Your Independent Grocer (596 Montréal Road) are to the north.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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  {
   "slug": "where-is-overbrook-ottawa",
   "question": "Where is Overbrook in Ottawa, and what are its boundaries?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Overbrook is in the east end of Ottawa, across the Rideau River from Sandy Hill and just south of Vanier. Wikipedia describes it as bounded by the former City of Vanier to the north, the Rideau River to the west, Highway 417 (the Queensway) to the south and St. Laurent Boulevard to the east.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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  },
  {
   "slug": "how-many-people-live-in-overbrook",
   "question": "How many people live in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study's 'Overbrook' area had 21,150 residents and 9,520 private dwellings in the 2021 census. The average household size was 2.3 people.",
   "as_of": "2021",
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  },
  {
   "slug": "do-most-people-rent-in-overbrook",
   "question": "Do most people rent in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Yes. In the 2021 census, 64.4% of households in the ONS 'Overbrook' area rented and 35.6% owned.",
   "as_of": "2021",
   "sources": [
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   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/do-most-people-rent-in-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "is-overbrook-walkable",
   "question": "Is Overbrook walkable?",
   "topic": "walkability",
   "answer": "The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study reports an average Walk Score of 44.89 for Overbrook, and an average of 13.9 transit stops within a 600 m walk. Grocery stores such as FreshCo (320 McArthur Avenue) and Marché Adonis (1021 St-Laurent Boulevard) are within the neighbourhood's bounds.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/16386340",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68661910",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa"
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  {
   "slug": "how-do-people-in-overbrook-get-to-work",
   "question": "How do people in Overbrook get to work?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "In the 2021 census, 67.4% of Overbrook workers commuted by car, truck or van and 20.2% by public transit. Another 32.4% worked from home.",
   "as_of": "2021",
   "sources": [
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   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/how-do-people-in-overbrook-get-to-work/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "parks-in-overbrook",
   "question": "What parks are in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "Parks near Overbrook's centre include St. Paul's Park (469 Donald Street), Lawson Park (491 Lawson Avenue), Overbrook Park (33 Quill Street) and Presland Park (368 Presland Road). Others include St-Laurent Park (525 Côté Street), Trojan Park (901 Trojan Avenue) and Cummings Park (1060 Cummings Avenue).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68661864",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68661957",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68665310",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68661837",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/772787493",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68661953",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68661923",
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  },
  {
   "slug": "outdoor-rinks-wading-pools-overbrook",
   "question": "Are there outdoor rinks and wading pools in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "Yes. OpenStreetMap lists ice rinks at St. Paul's Park, Cummings Park, Cecil Morrison Park and a Trinity SENS rink. It also lists wading pools at St. Paul's Park, Overbrook (33 Quill Street) and Cecil Morrison Park (1332 Avenue N).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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  {
   "slug": "overbrook-community-centre",
   "question": "What community and recreation centres are in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "Overbrook Community Centre is at 33 Quill Street. The St Laurent Complex and Don Gamble Arena are at 515 Côté Street, and the Boys & Girls Club is at 430 McArthur Avenue.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/378927344",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/479756394",
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  {
   "slug": "elementary-schools-near-overbrook",
   "question": "What elementary schools are in or near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "English-language elementary schools include Queen Mary Street Public School (557 Queen Mary Street), Robert E. Wilson Public School (373 McArthur Avenue), Queen Elizabeth Public School (689 St-Laurent Boulevard) and Carson Grove Elementary School (1401 Matheson Road), all OCDSB. Catholic ones from the OCSB are St. Michael School (437 Donald Street), Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School (675 Gardenvale Road) and Assumption School (236 Lévis Avenue).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/464640512",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/231366300",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/479538917",
    "https://smi.ocsb.ca/",
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/207644136",
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  {
   "slug": "high-schools-near-overbrook",
   "question": "What high schools are near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Ottawa Technical Secondary School (485 Donald Street, OCDSB) is on Overbrook's Donald Street. Storefront School (1400 St-Laurent Boulevard, OCDSB) is also listed nearby.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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  {
   "slug": "french-language-schools-near-overbrook",
   "question": "Are there French-language schools near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Yes. French-language elementary schools nearby include the CEPEO's École élémentaire publique Mauril-Bélanger (307 Montgomery Street) and Trille-des-Bois Public Elementary School (140 Genest Street). The CECCE lists Horizon-Jeunesse Catholic Elementary School (349 Olmstead Street) and Montfort Catholic Elementary School (350 Den Haag Drive).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/165880477",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/14428337",
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    "https://montfort.ecolecatholique.ca/",
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  {
   "slug": "schools-with-board-not-confirmed-near-overbrook",
   "question": "Are there other schools near Overbrook that aren't tied to the four main boards?",
   "topic": "schools",
   "answer": "Four other schools are listed near Overbrook with the board not confirmed: Providence Academy Antonine Sisters (998 Frances Street), VINCI School (149 King George Street), St-Laurent Academy (641 Sladen Avenue) and Le Cercle des savoirs (435 St-Laurent Boulevard).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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    "https://www.st-laurentacademy.com/",
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  {
   "slug": "is-overbrook-good-for-families",
   "question": "Is Overbrook good for families with children?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "Here are the facts families usually ask about. In the 2021 census, 17.3% of Overbrook residents were children aged 0 to 14, and the average household size was 2.3. Elementary schools such as Queen Mary Street Public School and St. Michael School are in the neighbourhood.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/89536509",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/479538917",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/611366362",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/386571613",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68661864",
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  {
   "slug": "is-overbrook-good-for-young-professionals",
   "question": "Is Overbrook good for young professionals?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "In the 2021 census, Overbrook's median age was 37.6 and 64.4% of households rented. About 45% of dwellings were apartments, and 32.4% of workers worked from home.",
   "as_of": "2021",
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    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793866764",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793866765",
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  },
  {
   "slug": "who-lives-in-overbrook",
   "question": "Who lives in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "fit",
   "answer": "In the 2021 census, Overbrook's median age was 37.6 and 17.3% of residents were children aged 0 to 14. The average household size was 2.3 people, and the average after-tax income among recipients was $39,960 in 2020.",
   "as_of": "2021",
   "sources": [
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   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/who-lives-in-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "languages-in-overbrook",
   "question": "What languages are spoken in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "In the 2021 census, 23.3% of Overbrook residents spoke French most often at home, according to the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. Wikipedia's 2016 census figures show 47% of residents speaking English only and 47% speaking both English and French.",
   "as_of": "2021",
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    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa"
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  {
   "slug": "history-of-overbrook",
   "question": "What is the history of Overbrook, Ottawa?",
   "topic": "history",
   "answer": "Overbrook was constituted as a police village in 1922 and annexed by the City of Ottawa in 1950. Wikipedia describes it as a predominantly residential neighbourhood.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/history-of-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "overbrook-bridges-rideau-river",
   "question": "How do walkers and cyclists cross the Rideau River and Highway 417 near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "The Adàwe Crossing, which opened in 2015, is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge across the Rideau River. The Max Keeping Bridge is a pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Highway 417.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6341945787",
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  },
  {
   "slug": "intercity-train-near-overbrook",
   "question": "Where is the VIA Rail station near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "VIA Rail's Ottawa station is just south of Overbrook, across Highway 417. Wikipedia says the Max Keeping Bridge lets pedestrians and cyclists reach it from the neighbourhood.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
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  {
   "slug": "other-o-train-stations-near-overbrook",
   "question": "Which O-Train stations are around Overbrook?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "Five open O-Train stations are listed around Overbrook: St-Laurent (1300 St-Laurent Boulevard), Tremblay (170 Tremblay Road), Cyrville (1250 Cyrville Road), Hurdman (1434 Riverside Drive) and Lees (191 Lees Avenue). St-Laurent and Tremblay are closest to the neighbourhood centre.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793866764",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793866765",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793851911",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793866766",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6793866767",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/4127336681",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/320293701"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/other-o-train-stations-near-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "transit-stops-near-overbrook",
   "question": "How many transit stops are near homes in Overbrook?",
   "topic": "transit",
   "answer": "The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study reports an average of 13.9 transit stops within a 600 m walk in Overbrook. In 2021, 20.2% of workers commuted by public transit.",
   "as_of": "2021",
   "sources": [
    "https://ons-sqo.ca/wp-json/ons/v1/get-data/data"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/transit-stops-near-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "shopping-near-overbrook",
   "question": "Where can you shop for everyday goods near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "shops",
   "answer": "St. Laurent Shopping Centre (1200 St-Laurent Boulevard) is the nearest major shopping centre; Wikipedia places it at Coventry Road and St. Laurent Boulevard. Nearby stores include Giant Tiger (1021 St-Laurent Boulevard), Winners (1235 Donald Street) and Canadian Tire (330 Coventry Road).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/68662001",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/484713825",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/484644588",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/70597128",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/248024474",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/621820154"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/shopping-near-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "pharmacies-clinics-overbrook",
   "question": "Where are the pharmacies and clinics near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "walkability",
   "answer": "St Laurent Medical Centre, a clinic, is at 968 St-Laurent Boulevard with a pharmacy at the same address. Other nearby pharmacies include McArthur Pharmacy (416 McArthur Avenue), PharmaChoice (336 Donald Street) and Shoppers Drug Mart (1200 St-Laurent Boulevard).",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/394709223",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7341658243",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5994231111",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10092414784",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/477536436",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/607739748",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/484644585",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/673129220",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3429368704"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/pharmacies-clinics-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "library-near-overbrook",
   "question": "Is there a public library near Overbrook?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "Yes. The Ottawa Public Library's St-Laurent Branch is at 515 Côté Street. The same address also holds the St Laurent Complex and Don Gamble Arena.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1036653494",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/378927343",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/378927344",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/772787493"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/library-near-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "tree-canopy-and-parkland-overbrook",
   "question": "How green is Overbrook?",
   "topic": "parks",
   "answer": "The Ottawa Neighbourhood Study reports tree canopy cover of 17.4% (2024) and residential parkland coverage of 14.31% for Overbrook.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://ons-sqo.ca/wp-json/ons/v1/get-data/data",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/tree-canopy-and-parkland-overbrook/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "what-ward-is-overbrook-in",
   "question": "Which City of Ottawa ward is Overbrook in?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Wikipedia places Overbrook in Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward in the east end of Ottawa.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/what-ward-is-overbrook-in/"
  },
  {
   "slug": "main-street-overbrook",
   "question": "What is Overbrook's main street?",
   "topic": "neighbourhoods",
   "answer": "Wikipedia names Queen Mary Street as Overbrook's main street, running from North River Road to St. Laurent Boulevard. Coventry Road, at the south end, has commercial and office buildings and the St. Laurent Centre shopping centre.",
   "as_of": "2026-10",
   "sources": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overbrook,_Ottawa",
    "https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/89536509"
   ],
   "url": "https://overbrook.homes/questions/main-street-overbrook/"
  }
 ]
}