
Belgravia is a residential neighbourhood located in Edmonton, Alberta. It is located Southwest of the University of Alberta main campus. The area’s quiet nature is linked to its semi-isolated setting as it is bounded on two sides by the river valley and ravine system and only has a few ways into the area. The McKernan neighbourhood lies to the east and shares the McKernan/Belgravia LRT Station which is located adjacent to the neighbourhood at 114 Street and 76 Avenue. This allows local residents easy access to the downtown core. With walkable access to the University of Alberta, University Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute, and its location set above the river valley it makes Belgravia a premier choice for University and Hospital employees. An off-leash dog park is located on Saskatchewan drive along with an active community league and park in the center of the neighbourhood.
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Bonnie Doon is a neighbourhood in South-Central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is the heart of Edmonton's Franco-Albertan community and home to the only francophone university west of Manitoba, the University of Alberta's Faculty Saint-Jean, and the only Francophone high school west of Winnipeg, École Maurice-Lavallée. To the West, the neighbourhood overlooks the Mill Creek Ravine, providing access to trails and off-leash dog areas, to the north from the North Saskatchewan River Valley to Whyte Avenue in the South. Its sought after location provides quick access to vibrant Old Strathcona with many restaurants, pubs, shops, summer festivals, and farmers market. On the eastern edge of the neighbourhood is the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre and soon to open Bonnie Doon Transit center with LRT access.
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Cloverdale is a small river valley neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada located on the Southside of the North Saskatchewan River. It is located immediately across the river from the downtown core and the river valley. Cloverdale is well known for the Muttart Conservatory and the iconic 4 glass pyramids housing botanical gardens. The neighbourhood features Gallagher Park, where the wold famous Edmonton Folk Music Festival is held every August and is also home to Edmonton's oldest ski hill, The Edmonton Ski Club. You will find many newer homes and condos in the area that have been rebuilt. With incredible walking paths, access to downtown and Old Strathcona district, it makes Cloverdale one of the top neighbourhoods.
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Crestwood is located in West end of Edmonton and is bounded on the East by the Edmonton River Valley, on the North by the MacKinnon Ravine, on the South by the MacKenzie Ravine. Residents enjoy amazing access to hiking trails and bike paths in the MacKinnon Ravine and in the larger river valley. It is home to Candy Cane Lane at Christmas time. A popular part of the Christmas celebrations in Edmonton, residents along Candy Cane Lane decorate their homes with impressive displays for people to drive or walk along and view. You will find some of the most affluent homes in the city in Crestwood. The community is services by a small boutique strip shopping centre, located on 142 St. With its location near downtown, river valley access, and great schools it makes Crestwood one of the best neighbourhoods in the city. .
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The Downtown Core in Edmonton is the heart of the city's central business district. Busy Jasper Avenue is the main commercial road through downtown, dating back to the early 1900s. The neighbourhood is filled with amenities including Churchill Square, a lively plaza that hosts year-round festivals, Art Gallery of Alberta, The hip ICE District, home to Rogers Place Arena and casino, plus nightclubs and stylish restaurants nearby. Edmonton City Centre mall provides shopping and is the centerpiece to the indoor pedway system connecting many downtown office towers. Beautiful Alberta Legislature grounds overlooking the North Saskatchewan River and the stunning Low-Level and Hgh-Level Bridges, it has a wading pool, picnic spots and a seasonal ice rink. The downtown offers great walkable access to river valley, public transit and numerous underground LRT stations.
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Garneau is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city of Edmonton. It is located just North of the Strathcona neighbourhood and just East of the University of Alberta. Its unique location to both the University and Old Strathcona has made it a hotspot for students and University faculty. In the river valley immediately below Garneau are the Kinsmen Park and the Kinsmen Sport Centre. You will find the historic Garneau theatre and many other small shops along 109 Street which extends across the high level bridge from Downtown.
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Glenora is rich with history and is a historic neighbourhood in Central Edmonton. Located right at the Eastern end of the neighbourhood, overlooking Groat Road and the river valley, is the old Royal Alberta Museum and Alberta Government House dating back to 1912. Alberta Government House was the home to the first six lieutenant governors of Alberta. Glenora dates back to 1910 when farmland was converted into wealthy estates once the competition of the current 102 Avenue bridge was finished connecting Edmonton to the Glenora area. With its vicinity to downtown, stunning views of the River Valley, historic estates, and elegant homes, Glenora remains one of Edmonton's finest neighbourhoods.
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Hazeldean is a residential neighbourhood in Southeast Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood borders Argyl Park on the East which is the start of the Mill Creek Ravine system, providing access to trails and off-leash dog areas. To the South is 63 Avenue and on the West is 99 Street. Its sought after location provides quick access to vibrant Old Strathcona with many restaurants, pubs, shops, summer festivals as well as all of South Edmonton amenities.
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Highlands is a residential neighborhood in Northeast Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan river valley. In 2012, Highlands was ranked one of Canada's top ten neighbourhoods of old homes by the magazine, "This Old House". Highlands was developed in the early 1900s by real estate developers McGrath, Holgate and Company, it seemed an unlikely early development as it was three miles from the center of Edmonton at the time. McGrath and Holgate built their mansions on Ada Boulevard, a roadway named after McGrath’s wife overlooking the spectacular views of the river valley. Running through the middle of Highlands is 112 Avenue which is home to a boutique set of restaurants and stores. Residents have access to Edmonton Expo grounds, Bordon Park, the Coliseum transit center and LRT station, Commonwealth Stadium and Concordia University of Edmonton. All are located a short distance west of the neighbourhood.
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Laurier Heights is a residential neighbourhood in West Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. A portion of the neighbourhood is located in the river valley with access via Buena Vista Drive. The North Saskatchewan River bends around Laurier, giving it one of the largest park areas in the city. Here in the River Valley below Laurier, you will find the Edmonton's Valley Zoo, Laurier Park, which includes an off-leash dog park, picnic area and footbridge providing access to Hawrelak Park on the Southside of the river. Whitemud Drive, with access from 149 Street, provides residents with good access to destinations on the Southside, including the University of Alberta, and Old Strathcona. Travelling west along 87 Avenue takes residents to West Edmonton Mall. Residents also enjoy easy access to the downtown core.
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The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by 111 Avenue, with access to Westmount Shopping Centre and Westmount Transit centre, Coronation Park, the Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre, Telus World of Science. On the East is Groat Road which provides access to locations on the Southside, including the University of Alberta and Whyte Avenue. It is a short distance to downtown and is surrounded by other popular neighbourhoods like Glenora and Westmount. North Glenora is a reasonably affordable place to live.
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Oliver is one of the oldest residential neighbourhoods in the City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Southeast portion of the neighbourhood is also known as Grandin, with both Grandin LRT Station and Grandin School located in this part of the neighbourhood. Oliver is located immediately to the West of the downtown core and the ICE District and overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley South of the neighbourhood. The High Level Bridge and Groat Bridge give residents access to the South side of the river valley, including the University of Alberta and Old Strathcona. The Victoria Promenade (part of Edmonton's Heritage Trail) offers attractive views of the river valley at the West end of Oliver. The North edge of the neighbourhood was recently redeveloped, and includes the Oliver Square strip shopping centre and Brewery District with character buildings converted into shops, and is adjacent to MacEwan University
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Parkallen is a residential neighbourhood in South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Parkallen was formerly known as Beau Park and Bridgeland, but was renamed after 1945 by its residents. Parkallen is located just a few neighbourhoods to the south of the University of Alberta campus and east of the University of Alberta farm. The homes in the neighbourhood are arranged around a central hub park including a community league building and school site. Located next to the park are a number of small commercial storefronts that provide excellent accessibility for local residents and give the neighbourhood a quaint atmosphere.
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Parkview is a residential neighbourhood in West Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The neighbourhood is informally split into two smaller neighbourhoods, with the portion east of 142 Street called Valleyview and the portion west of 142 Street called Parkview. Parkview is a beautiful neighbourhood featuring many mature trees, multiple ravines connecting into the River Valley system with breathtaking views and scenery. There are two small boutique strip shopping centres, located on 142 St in Parkview and neighbouring Crestwood community to service the area. With its location near downtown, river valley access, and great schools, it makes Parkview one of Edmonton's top neighbourhoods.
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Ritchie is a residential neighbourhood in Southeast Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Residents enjoy great accessibility to Whyte Avenue and the Mill Creek Ravine. Ritchie features a series of parks that run along the central spine of the neighbourhood in conjunction with school sites. The Eastern portion of Whyte Avenue runs the Northern length of Ritchie, providing good access to Old Strathcona district. Ritchie features a central community market including a butcher, brewery, deli, coffee shop, and restaurants. Its location overlooking the Ravine and proximity to the University of Alberta, Whyte Avenue, and Old Strathcona make Ritchie a true gem.
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Riverdale is a river valley neighbourhood located just east of the downtown core in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Its boundaries on the east and south are the North Saskatchewan River making access limited due to its geographical location. Riverdale was earlier known as Fraser’s Flats and established a lumber mill at the bottom of Cameron Avenue which now is home to many luxury homes backing the banks of the river. Nearby, a brickyard began operation. Mined out of the cliffs that overlook Riverdale, The Dawson Mines, located across the river were the Riverside Golf Course stands today. The area has seen significant residential development since the 2000’s turning the flats into a sought-after river valley neighbourhood.
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Strathcona is one of the most popular areas of Edmonton for residents and tourists. At the center of it is Whyte Avenue (82 Avenue) with busy pubs, restaurants, and shops up lining "the Ave" from 99 Street to 109 Street It’s also an artists hotspot with live music venues like Blues on Whyte, theatres like the Varscona and Walterdale Playhouse and the major annual Fringe Theatre Festival. You will also find the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market here just 2 blocks south. The neighbourhood of Strathcona is located in south-central Edmonton, Alberta Canada and is bounded on the south by Whyte Avenue, on the north by Saskatchewan Drive and the River Valley. Its vicinity to the University of Alberta, downtown, and a cultivating art and food scene make it one of the best areas of town.
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Strathearn is perched atop the North Saskatchewan River Valley on its northern boundary. This location affords easy access to the river valley park system and downtown and provides some of the best views of Edmonton from vantage points along Strathearn Drive and Strathearn Crescent. At the Southeast corner of the neighbourhood is the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre. The new Valley LRT line will cut directly through the center of the neighbourhood along 95 Avenue from downtown to the Bonnie Doon Transit Center. In the 1950s, most of Strathearn’s housing was built along with a variety of neighbourhood shopping and service facilities, in this time the Strathearn Heights apartments were completed in the centre of the neighbourhood, a large-scale rental housing complex. In recent years, City Council has approved a large-scale re development of this expansive 23 acre site to accommodate a new mixed-use development containing 1,750 dwelling units and an additional 10,000 square feet of retail space.
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Westmount is an established central residential neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is geographically just west of Oliver and the downtown core. The neighbourhood is bounded by Groat Road to the west, the Groat Ravine to the southwest, and the North Saskatchewan River Valley to the south. Its eastern boundary comprises 124 Street south of Stony Plain Road. The southern portion of the neighbourhood is also known as Groat Estates. Development started in 1910 and you will still find many older heritage homes in the area still today. Edmonton's main commercial corridor of Jasper Avenue ends at the Southeast corner of Westmount, where it turns into 124 Street. The 124 Street corridor has become a hotspot for trendy, eclectic art galleries and independent gift, design and fashion boutiques. The area is also known for many buzz-worthy restaurants. This unique diversity, affordability and proximity to downtown have made it a top neighbourhood.
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Windsor Park is a south-central neighbourhood in the City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is located immediately to the west of the University of Alberta with walkable access to the University Hospital and Cross Center institute and overlooking the North Saskatchewan River Valley to the north. Groat Road leads into the river valley and to Hawrelak Park and Emily Murphy Park, immediately below the neighbourhood. Groat Road and Groat Bridge give residents access across to downtown Edmonton. Windsor Park has many stately homes and is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Edmonton to live due to its premier location.
View Neighbourhood ListingsThis list has ben cited from Avenue Magazine "Top 10 Neighbourhoods"