Contractors in Fitzroy Harbour

Fitzroy Harbour is a historic village in west Ottawa, located on the Ottawa River at the mouth of the Carp River. Founded by Charles Shirreff in 1831, the village began as a fur trading post in 1796 and became an important centre of the timber trade during the 19th century. The nearby Chats Falls powered industry and is now the site of a hydroelectric dam operated by Ontario Power Generation.

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About Fitzroy Harbour

Fitzroy Harbour has a rich history dating to 1796 when it was established as a fur trading post. Charles Shirreff formally founded the village in 1831, and by 1866 it was a post village of 200 residents at the head of Duchesne Lake navigation, featuring a small bay dotted with islands.

The village was an important centre of the timber trade during the 19th century, with steamboats from Aylmer reaching Fitzroy Harbour but unable to pass the rapids farther west. The Chats Falls on the Ottawa River, once a natural waterfall, is now the site of a hydroelectric dam operated by Ontario Power Generation.

Fitzroy Township amalgamated with Huntley and Torbolton to form West Carleton in 1974, which became part of Ottawa in 2001. The Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre, built in 1977, provides recreation facilities including softball diamonds, soccer pitches, a playground, and outdoor rink.

Location & Boundaries

Fitzroy Harbour is located on the Ottawa River at the mouth of the Carp River in west Ottawa. A branch of the Mississippi River (the Snye) also empties into the Ottawa west of the village. Fitzroy Provincial Park is located nearby.

Neighboring Areas:
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Contractors Serving Fitzroy Harbour

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Electrician

King Electrical Services Ottawa

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King Electrical Services Ottawa
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Common Projects in Fitzroy Harbour

  • Heritage home restoration
  • Waterfront property improvements
  • Kitchen and bathroom renovations
  • Septic system work
  • Well and water system upgrades
  • Dock and shoreline construction
  • Cottage conversions
  • Energy efficiency improvements

Local Considerations

✓ Historic village with heritage character
✓ Ottawa River waterfront with boating access
✓ Properties on well water and septic systems
✓ Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority regulations
✓ Fitzroy Provincial Park nearby
✓ Community centre with recreation facilities
Permits: Standard City of Ottawa building permits apply. Septic work requires separate permits. Waterfront work requires Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority approval. Heritage-sensitive approaches recommended for older buildings.

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