Constance Bay, Ottawa
| Constance Bay | |
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| Population centre | |
 Constance Bay
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| Coordinates: 45°29′11″N 76°04′23″W / 45.48636°N 76.07316°WCoordinates: 45°29′11″N 76°04′23″W / 45.48636°N 76.07316°W | |
| Country |
 Canada
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| Province |
 Ontario
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| Municipality | Ottawa |
| Government | |
| • MPs | Karen McCrimmon |
| • MPPs | Jack MacLaren |
| • Councillors | Eli El-Chantiry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.56 km2 (2.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,364 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EST |
| Postal code | K0A3M0 |
Constance Bay is a population centre in West Carleton-March Ward in the rural northwest of the City of Ottawa, Canada. Prior to amalgamation in 2001, the community was part of West Carleton Township. It is situated 25km northwest of the suburb of Kanata. The community surrounds the Torbolton Forest (a protected and managed green-space) and is located on a peninsula between Constance and Buckham's Bay on the Ottawa River. According to the Canada 2011 Census, the population of the community was 2,364. 86% of dwellings are occupied by usual residents
The community has services of a (licensed) general store, 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a chapel. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 616 is also located in the village.
During the summer months the community offers 2 beaches, recreational boating, water skiing, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, and cycling. During the winter months there is ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice skating and horseback riding.
A Community Centre is located in the centre of the community, the centre's operation is overseen by the Constance & Buckham's Bay Community Association. The Community Centre includes a free skateboard park along with 2 baseball diamonds (both fully illuminated for night play), soccer fields (full and mini), play-structure, outdoor ice rink, and a concession stand operated by community volunteers.
The actual bay was named by French Fur Traders after Simon Constant who was a member of the Algonquin First Nation and who was in the area before white settlers arrived.
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