Ellenvale, Nova Scotia Explained

Ellenvale
Type:Neighbourhood
Pushpin Map:Canada Nova Scotia
Pushpin Label Position:none
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Nova Scotia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Halifax Regional Municipality
Subdivision Type3:Community
Subdivision Name3:Dartmouth
Subdivision Type4:Community council
Subdivision Name4:Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council
Subdivision Type5:District
Subdivision Name5:6 - Harbourview - Burnside - Dartmouth East
Population As Of:census
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.81
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:B2W
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:902
Blank Name Sec1:GNBC code
Blank Info Sec1:CALFE

Ellenvale is a mostly residential neighbourhood in the Dartmouth area of Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. It is located in the east end of Dartmouth in the Woodlawn area.

History

Along with other residential subdivisions in the Woodlawn area, the Ellenvale subdivision was established in the mid-1950s. By 1955, 400 building lots had been set aside.[2]

In 1967, Ellenvale Junior High School was established, followed by Brookhouse Elementary School in the subsequent year.[3]

Geography

Ellenvale is a relatively small neighbourhood of 81ha.[4]

Schools

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan . halifax.ca . Government of the Municipality of Halifax . 14 July 2021.
  2. Book: Chapman, Harry . In the wake of the Alderney : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 1750-2000 . 2001 . Dartmouth Historical Association . Dartmouth Historical Association . 1-55109-374-X . 2nd . [Dartmouth, N.S.] . 364-365 . 48398897.
  3. Book: Chapman, Harry . In the wake of the Alderney : Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 1750-2000 . 2001 . Dartmouth Historical Association . Dartmouth Historical Association . 1-55109-374-X . 2nd . [Dartmouth, N.S.] . 403 . 48398897.
  4. Web site: Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan . halifax.ca . Government of the Municipality of Halifax . 14 July 2021.