Ellenvale, Nova Scotia

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.

Ellenvale
Neighbourhood
Location within Dartmouth
Location within Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 44°40′37″N 63°31′24″W
Country	Canada
Province	Nova Scotia
Municipality	Halifax Regional Municipality
Community	Dartmouth
Community council	Harbour East - Marine Drive Community Council
District	6 - Harbourview - Burnside - Dartmouth East
Area [1]
• Total	0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Postal code	B2W
Area code	902
GNBC code	CALFE

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 81 ha (200 acres).^[4]

Schools

• Brookhouse Elementary School
• Ellenvale Junior High School