History · Alta Vista area
Why is Alta Vista called Alta Vista?
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According to Wikipedia, both the Alta Vista neighbourhood and Alta Vista Drive are named for their relative height, as the neighbourhood is generally higher than most of the city. The name dates back to at least 1939.
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At that time it was a subdivision separate from Rideau Park.
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