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Sarsfield is a rural village in Cumberland Ward in east Ottawa, established in the 1850s primarily by French-Canadian settlers from Lower Canada. The village was renamed in 1874 by Irish postmaster Michael O'Meara after Irish hero Patrick Sarsfield. This blending of French and Irish heritage gives Sarsfield its unique bilingual character, maintained to this day.
About Sarsfield
Sarsfield's roots trace to the 1850s when Roman Catholic bishops from Montréal and Bytown (Ottawa) encouraged French-Canadian farmers to settle in Eastern Ontario. Among the first families were the Potvins, St-Denis, D'Aoust, Lafrance, Dessaint, and Ethier families, establishing a strong Franco-Ontarian presence.
In 1874, Irish postmaster Michael O'Meara renamed the village Sarsfield after Patrick Sarsfield, an Irish military hero. This blending of French settlement with Irish naming reflects the area's diverse heritage and contributed to its bilingual character.
Today, Sarsfield maintains its Franco-Ontarian identity while serving as a residential community for those seeking rural lifestyle in east Ottawa. OC Transpo Route 228 connects the village to Blair Station, providing transit options for commuters.
Location & Boundaries
Sarsfield is located in Cumberland Ward in rural east Ottawa, approximately 7 kilometres east of Navan. The village was part of Cumberland Township before amalgamation with Ottawa in 2000. It serves the surrounding agricultural community.
Common Projects in Sarsfield
- Rural home renovation
- Kitchen and bathroom renovations
- Basement finishing
- Septic system work
- Well and water system upgrades
- Garage and outbuilding construction
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Agricultural building work
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