Heron Gate
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Heron Gate is the name given to the neighbourhood in South-East Ottawa. The boundaries are Heron Road from the north, Albion Road on the west, Conroy Road on the east and Johnston Road in the south.
There are several parks in the neighborhood, and served by Ridgemont High School) for education. The area has a midsized mall called "Heron Gate Mall" and train tracks to the south. It is a high density, working-class neighborhood with a many apartment buildings and townhouses. The vast majority of properties in Heron Gate are rental units. This area has seen a dramatic rise in crime and violence in the past several years, and is often considered to be one of Ottawa's most dangerous neighbourhoods.
Population (2006): 4,861.
