The dataset contains 406 officially recognized neighbourhoods in Edmonton. Each record includes information about the ward and planning district it belongs to, along with the effective year it was formally established.
Neighbourhoods are fairly evenly spread across wards, with the largest shares in Nakota Isga (13%) and Métis (12%). Other wards like Anirniq, sipiwiyiniwak, and papastew each contribute close to 10% of all neighbourhoods, showing broad representation across the city’s governance structure.
At the planning district level, Jasper Place leads with about 12% of neighbourhoods, followed by Northwest and Whitemud (around 10% each). Districts like Northeast, Mill Woods and Meadows, and Southeast also have sizeable concentrations. Central and Horse Hill show lower shares, each accounting for fewer than 5% of all neighbourhoods.
The historical pattern shows that 1981 was a landmark year, with nearly 70% of Edmonton’s neighbourhoods officially established then. Since the early 2000s, neighbourhood creation has continued at a much smaller but steady pace, with years like 2007, 2011, and 2012 each adding a handful of new communities.
Overall, this dataset highlights both the geographic diversity of Edmonton’s neighbourhoods and the historical surges of urban planning that have shaped the city’s growth over the decades.
This dataset highlights information on 406 Edmonton neighbourhoods, showing how they are distributed across wards, planning districts, and the years in which they became officially recognized. The stats provide a look at where most neighbourhoods are located, as well as the historical pace of neighbourhood establishment across the city.
Neighbourhoods are spread across all wards, with the largest shares in Nakota Isga (about 53 neighbourhoods, 13%) and Métis (47, 12%). Other wards with high counts include Anirniq (41, 10%) and sipiwiyiniwak / papastew (38 each, about 9%). Most wards fall in the 7–10% range, showing a fairly balanced distribution across the city.
| Ward | Neighbourhoods | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Nakota Isga | 53 | 13.05% |
| Métis | 47 | 11.58% |
| Anirniq | 41 | 10.10% |
| sipiwiyiniwak | 38 | 9.36% |
| papastew | 38 | 9.36% |
| Dene | 35 | 8.62% |
| Karhiio | 33 | 8.13% |
| Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi | 31 | 7.64% |
| pihêsiwin | 29 | 7.14% |
| Sspomitapi | 24 | 5.91% |
| tastawiyiniwak | 23 | 5.67% |
| O-day'min | 14 | 3.45% |
The Jasper Place district leads with around 49 neighbourhoods (12%), followed closely by Northwest and Whitemud (about 39 each, 10%). Other notable concentrations include Northeast (38), Mill Woods and Meadows (37), and Southeast (35). Central Edmonton and outer areas like Horse Hill have fewer neighbourhoods, making up less than 5% each.
| Planning District | Neighbourhoods | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Place | 49 | 12.07% |
| Northwest | 39 | 9.61% |
| Whitemud | 39 | 9.61% |
| Northeast | 38 | 9.36% |
| Mill Woods and Meadows | 37 | 9.11% |
| Southeast | 35 | 8.62% |
| Scona | 27 | 6.65% |
| Southwest | 26 | 6.40% |
| West Henday | 26 | 6.40% |
| North Central | 25 | 6.16% |
| West Edmonton | 22 | 5.42% |
| Central | 19 | 4.68% |
| Ellerslie | 13 | 3.20% |
| Horse Hill | 8 | 1.97% |
Most neighbourhoods were officially established during the 1980s, with 1981 alone accounting for about 70% (284 neighbourhoods). Later growth occurred in smaller waves during the 2000s and early 2010s, with modest numbers of neighbourhoods added in years like 2007 (14), 2012 (18), and 2011 (13). This reflects a major burst of planning in the early 1980s, followed by steady but smaller additions in recent decades.
| Effective Start Date | Neighbourhoods | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18 | 4.43% |
| 2011 | 13 | 3.20% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1.97% |
| 2007 | 14 | 3.45% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1.72% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1.97% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1.72% |
| 1981 | 284 | 69.95% |
Effective Start: 2002-09-26 Area: 2.2500 km² Ward: Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi Planning District: Southwest Description: Rutherford takes its name from Alexander Cameron Rutherford (1857-1941) who was the first premier of Alberta. Creating an extensive pedestrian network throughout the neighbourhood was an important design principle. The utility corridor that diagonally runs the length of the neighbourhood provides an important pedestrian spine which connects the various walkways to activity nodes throughout the community. Virginia Park Woodland is dispersed to provide focal points throughout Rutherford and increase pedestrian connectivity. Prior to urban development Rutherford was a predominantly agricultural area with some country residential land use. |
Effective Start: 2005-06-03 Area: 1.0395 km² Ward: pihêsiwin Planning District: Whitemud Description: The MacTaggart neighbourhood takes its name from Sandy Auld Mactaggart, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist with provincial, national and international achievements in business, the arts, and education. The MacTaggart Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan (NASP) was approved by City Council in 2005 and construction of the new neighbourhood began very shortly thereafter. Land use promotes pedestrian and bicycle travel through the neighbourhood and into other neighbourhoods |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.1261 km² Ward: Sspomitapi Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: Crawford Plains is one of the City's newer communities, dating to the late 1970s. Like many Mill Woods neighbourhoods, it features attractive curving streets and cul-de-sacs. A school and recreational site lies at the heart of the neighbourhood, a particularly appealing feature for the 60 percent of households which have young children (over 90 percent of residents are under 40). Retail, health and other services are available in nearby Mill Woods Town Centre. |
Effective Start: 2002-09-26 Area: 1.1410 km² Ward: Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi Planning District: Southwest Description: MacEwan takes its name from John Walter Grant MacEwan (1902-2000) who was a local historian, author and politician. A conscious effort was made to design MacEwan for a more efficient, environmentally conscious use of space and resources. There are a series of pathways that connect throughout the neighbourhood and link the parks and natural areas together. Prior to urban development the land in the area was in agricultural use with the exception of one natural area, the Virginia woodlot, which was maintained as part of the ultimate neighbourhood design. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.2012 km² Ward: O-day'min Planning District: Central Description: Close to the City's downtown core, this area's long history has seen it transformed from a primarily residential community to a mixed-use area characterised by low-rise apartments, commercial buildings, schools and the Royal Alexandra hospitals. Many of the area's residents are young singles and couples. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.3430 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Northwest Description: Rosslyn, just to the northeast of the city centre, was developed during the 1950s and 60s. Rosslyn features a high proportion of single family homes, as well as several senior citizens' residences. Commercial services include nearby Northwood and North Town Malls. A large proportion of Rosslyn's families consist of one or more adults without children. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.2210 km² Ward: tastawiyiniwak Planning District: Northwest Description: Lorelei is named for castle site on the Rhine in Germany. One of the more prominent features of the neighbourhood is the large recreation open space located around Lorelei's two elementary schools. A number of strategically placed pathways promote pedestrian and bicycle travel through the neighbourhood. Almost 60% of the households contain children. Overall, 87% of the population is younger than 50. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.8240 km² Ward: Métis Planning District: North Central Description: While Rundle Heights was first settled in the 1880s and was annexed to the City in 1961, most development did not occur until the 1970s. Named for the City's first Protestant missionary, it features Rundle Park, a popular and attractive educational and recreational space. A mix of single- and multi-unit dwellings house a high proportion of residents under the age of 20. Rundle Heights is served by businesses in Abbottsfield Mall and Sutter Hill Shopping Centre. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.8980 km² Ward: Karhiio Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: Lee Ridge, named for Robert Lee (Mayor of Edmonton, 1909 - 1910), is one of the 27 neighbourhoods of Mill Woods. Residential development in Lee Ridge began in 1972 and was complete by the end of the decade. The focus of the neighbourhood is a multiple purpose school and recreational site. Residents of Lee Ridge are served by nearby shopping centres as well as the health services, commercial, recreational and educational facilities of the nearby Mill Woods Town Centre. |
Effective Start: 2004-06-02 Area: 2.6967 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Northwest Description: In the 2000's Griesbach began redeveloping as a non-military residential community, as it is no longer part of the Canadian national defense facility. Griesbach takes its name from Major General William Antrobus Griesbach who was a veteran of the Boer War and WW I, as well as a practicing lawyer and Edmonton's youngest mayor in 1907. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.2986 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Northwest Description: Canossa is names after The Canossa Castle that was built around 940 AD near Bologna in Northern Italy. Though it was restored numerous times over the centuries, the castle lies in ruins today. Canossa is a predominantly single-detached residential neighbourhood oriented around a loops and cul-de-sac roadway design. Prior to urban development the area was used for agricultural purposes. The neighbourhood began developing in the early 1990s, but the bulk of residential construction took place over the 2000-2006 time period. |
Effective Start: 2003-09-16 Area: 0.9688 km² Ward: sipiwiyiniwak Planning District: West Edmonton Description: Cameron Heights was named after John Cameron, a pioneer and businessman who lived at the north end of the road that now bears his name (Cameron Avenue). Cameron Heights is one of Edmonton's finest river valley communities that began development in the early 2000. Graced by two ravines and embraced by the river's edge, this unique community is on nature's doorstep and offers beautiful parks, walking and cycling paths, and tree-lined streets. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.2633 km² Ward: Dene Planning District: Northeast Description: Part of the Clareview district, Belmont traces its early development to 1912, though the bulk of its development took place in the 1970s. A mixture of single-family units and condominiums, the area's excellent LIGHT RAPID TRANSIT service and efficient thoroughfares reflect efforts to maintain a quiet, family-friendly environment. Access to the river valley through Kennedale Ravine is a popular feature of the area, and attractive paths through the area encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel. |
Effective Start: 2002-08-30 Area: 1.2063 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Northwest Description: Carlton is named after Fort Carlton There are several natural areas within the neighbourhood, including a woodlot containing indigenous species located in the northwestern portion of the neighbourhood. A focal point for Carlton is the south centrally located storm water management facility which provides some amenity and open space for residents. Prior to residential development the area was used primarily for agricultural cultivation, and the southern portion of the neighbourhood was used for industrial purposes in the late 1970's. The bulk of construction started in the early 2000s. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.3482 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Northwest Description: In the early part of the 20th century, Calder was part of the Hudson's Bay Company Reserve and settled primarily by employees of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Ninety percent of the buildings in this former railroad colony are one- or two-unit homes. While most homes were built in the 1940s and 50s, some date back to before 1910. |
Effective Start: 1998-01-01 Area: 1.8695 km² Ward: pihêsiwin Planning District: Whitemud Description: Terwillegar Towne was named in honour of Dr. Norman L. Terwillegar (1884-1948). Dr. Terwillegar was a pioneer, a surgeon, and a local property owner. This was the first community in Edmonton to be planned and built upon a neo-traditional design model, and provides an example of New Urbanism-style development within the city. Roadways were constructed so as to encourage pedestrian usage. Houses were situated closer to the street to encourage interaction among residents. |
Effective Start: 2005-07-11 Area: 0.8415 km² Ward: tastawiyiniwak Planning District: Northwest Description: One of the most northeasterly neighbourhoods in the Castle Downs Extension area, this development was used for agricultrual clutivation before urban development began in the 1980's. Pathway systems and stormwater ponds provide intersting features in this neighbourhood. Elsinore is named after a famous castle in Denmark. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.9055 km² Ward: Sspomitapi Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: Minchau was named in honour of August Minchau, who immigrated from Poland in 1894 and settled in the Mill Woods area. The focus of Minchau is a large multiple purpose school and recreational site adjoining Mill Creek Ravine. The ravine provides an opportunity to residents to explore wildlife habitats and areas of natural vegetation. High-density housing and commercial sites are located near the recreational area along collector roadways. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.3504 km² Ward: sipiwiyiniwak Planning District: West Edmonton Description: Named for the man responsible for developing Edmonton's grid system of numbering streets and avenues, Ormsby Place is located in the City's west end. Developed in the 1970s and 80s Ormsby Place is characterised by row housing which surrounds an elementary school. This area is home to a high proportion of young families. |
Effective Start: 2004-01-14 Area: 1.8642 km² Ward: O-day'min Planning District: Central Description: Westmount likely takes its name from an affluent, predominantly Anglophone, city on the west island of Montreal. The land was originally owned by Malcolm Groat and was annexed in two stages, in 1904 and 1910. Development was spurred on by the extension of the electric Street car and its proximity to downtown. In 1929 the community hall was moved by horse to 109A Avenue and 127 Street from outside the neighbourhood. In 1921 they were one of the first to construct tennis courts and an outdoor rink. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.9443 km² Ward: Karhiio Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: Part of Mill Woods, Richfield was developed in the 1970s in a system of pleasantly curving streets and cul-de-sacs. A multiple purpose school and recreational area lie at its heart, as does the Millbourne Community shopping facility. The health, commercial, recreational and educational facilities of Mill Woods Town Centre are close by. Sixty percent of households include children. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.7288 km² Ward: tastawiyiniwak Planning District: Northwest Description: Chambery has been planned to incorporate a series of residential sub-units within the neighbourhood, as defined by the collector road system. Once complete, the neighbourhood will feature a central school site and two smaller pocket parks, which will privde keystones within the integrated system of open spaces for Chambery. Chambery takes its name from a famous castle in France. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.4937 km² Ward: Métis Planning District: Southeast Description: King Edward Park was farmed as early as the 1870s and annexed in 1912 but most development didn't occur until the 1950s. The area is characterised by single-family homes on quiet streets and a stable population. King Edward Park features excellent access to the popular path systems of the river valley and to the vibrant commercial and cultural centre of Whyte Avenue. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 2.5842 km² Ward: Métis Planning District: Southeast Description: Ottewell is one of the City's largest neighbourhoods, defined by major roadways on all four sides. The residential population is stable, with a higher than average number of residents older than 40. The area is named for the Ottewell family, who were among the first settlers south of the river in the 1880s and whose home is now on display in Fort Edmonton Park. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.2705 km² Ward: papastew Planning District: Scona Description: Ritchie is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, developed during the immediate post-war period. It is named for the original owner of the Ritchie Mill and former mayor of the City of Strathcona. The population of Ritchie enjoys good access to the nightlife of nearby Old Strathcona and the Mill Creek Ravine. Whyte Avenue provides good access to the University of Alberta. 99 Street, which passes through the neighbourhood, provides good access to the downtown core. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.8412 km² Ward: Dene Planning District: Northeast Description: In 1875 an Anglican minister built a church, home and hospital which he called the Hermitage, a name which is now used to describe the three neighbourhoods in this area. Much of the land was agricultural until 1960 when Overlanders and the other two Hermitage neighbourhoods were subdivided. Development began in the late 1970s, a mixture of single-family homes, row housing and apartment buildngs on a curving street system. Residents, many of them young families, have easy access to river valley parks. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.0526 km² Ward: Sspomitapi Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: Pollard Meadows is one of the 27 neighbourhoods of Mill Woods. While much of the area was built in the 1970s and 80s, over a fifth remains undeveloped. A high proportion of residents have children at home. Pollard Meadows families are served by two elementary schools. Excellent commercial amenities are available at nearby Mill Woods Town Centre Mall. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.1084 km² Ward: Karhiio Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: One of the 27 Mill Woods neighbourhoods, Sakaw means "wooded area" in Cree. Most residences in this quiet area are for single families, and construction of row housing and apartment buildings is ongoing. Good roadways link the area to the City's commercial centres. Local needs are met by Millhurst Shopping Centre and Mill Woods Town Centre. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.4565 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Northwest Description: 5.66 hectare park is located in Cumberland and pedestrian connections are provided through a series of pathways located along linear parks that run through the neighbourhood. There is also a natural tree stand preserved within Cumberland. These features provide residents with access to open space and recreational opportunities. Cumberland's name refers to an early trading post owned by the Hudson's Bay Company, Cumberland House. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.6668 km² Ward: pihêsiwin Planning District: Whitemud Description: Carter Crest is named after Robert I. Carter (1858-1931) who was a Canadian government agent who advised Americans on their immigration prospects to Canada. He purchased a farm in what is now Terwillegar Park, naming it Riverside Farm. Carter Crest was designed to integrate seamlessly with surrounding residential areas, and to provide an attractive community for its residents. Robert Carter Park, located in the northeast portion of the neighbourhood, provides residents with open space, and a system of pathways provides for efficient pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the neighbourhood. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.1450 km² Ward: O-day'min Planning District: Central Description: Prince Rupert lies within the old Hudson Bay Company land reserve. It was first developed during the post-WWII housing boom. The area's centre is residential with large scale commercial uses to the west and the municipal airport to the east. Kingsway Avenue, named to honour King George VI, is a major feature of this part of the city. A high proportion of area residents are aged 60 or older. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.7901 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Central Description: Situated on land once own by prominent citizens N. McCauley and A. Wilson, Prince Charles was first subdivided in 1905 and was annexed in 1910. Early development was spurred by the construction of an electric street car line which once ran to its southern border; the area was named in honour of the Prince of Wales. This is a primarily residential area and is characterized by small households and generally older residents. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.6736 km² Ward: Dene Planning District: Northeast Description: Once part of the village of North Edmonton, Belvedere contains the Fort Road, which first thrived at a time when the trek between Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton was made by wagon. Until as late as 1964, Belvedere was considered the outskirts of northeastern Edmonton. Today the area contains a variety of housing styles, as well as the commercial and other non-residential land uses concentrated along the Fort Road. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.5236 km² Ward: pihêsiwin Planning District: Whitemud Description: Ogilvie was named after James H. Ogilvie (1893-1977) who was a politician for 57 years, a lawyer, and a veteran of WWI. The natural topography and Ogilvie Ridge¿s integration with the North Saskatchewan River Valley ravine system is a defining features of the neighbourhood. A large park site is located at the centre of the neighbourhood and includes playing field space, a naturalized park, a water feature and tennis courts. Single family homes were built to overlook this central open space, which provides great amenities for the community. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.9431 km² Ward: Sspomitapi Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: Bisset is named for Judge Athelstan Bisset, Q.C. Like all of the 27 neighbourhoods of Mill Woods, Bisset's design objective is to provide for an efficient flow of traffic while minimizing its disruptive and hazardous effects. A number of strategically place pathways promote pedestrian and bicycle travel within the neighbourhood. Perhaps because of the large number of apartment dwellings, the demographic profile of Bisset is different form that of a typical Mill Woods neighbourhood: Bisset hosts a comparatively high proportion of single-adult households. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.4096 km² Ward: Métis Planning District: North Central Description: Abbottsfield was once owned by E.F. Carey, one of Edmonton's most prominent 19th century citizens. Located in the City's northeast and annexed City in 1961, actual development began nearly a decade later when a landfill on the site was transformed into Rundle Park. A neighbourhood of mainly multi-family dwellings, Abbottsfield is popular with young families for its access to the City's employment and commercial centres. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.9031 km² Ward: O-day'min Planning District: Central Description: One of Edmonton's oldest neighbourhoods, in 1802 Rossdale featured two fur trading forts and was a key supply point during the Klondike Gold Rush. It was the original home of the exhibition grounds (moved in 1911), and the site of a brewery, ice house, lumber yard, power plant, and coal mine. Today, much of the land here is devoted to recreational space, and the area features many homes between 50 and 75 years old. Over 85 percent of Rossdale households consist of one or more adults without children. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.0013 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Central Description: Dovercourt and surrounding area was annexed to Edmonton in 1913 but remained practically undeveloped until after the Second World War. In the 1950s, Dovercourt was replotted under the direction of the city's first town planner, Noel Dant. Dovercourt and adjacent neighbourhoods were some of the first subdivisions in North America to be designed using the "neighbourhood" concept of curved streets, limited access points, and landscaping. The streets and walkways focus on school and community league sites at the centre of the neighbourhood. |
Effective Start: 2007-07-19 Area: 3.1536 km² Ward: pihêsiwin Planning District: Southwest Description: The name Ambleside most likely originates from a town of the same name located in Cumbria, England. Bus service to Ambleside was created in October 2007 on Route 324 by the Edmonton Transit System during peak hours only. The main roadway into the neighbourhood is Windermere Boulevard. Once complete, the neighbourhood will include a mixed-use commercial centre designed as a neighbourhood focal point, and a series of parks, pathways and institutional facilities which will be integrated strategically with residential development. |
Effective Start: 2003-02-12 Area: 0.7361 km² Ward: Anirniq Planning District: Northwest Description: Hudson features low density single-detached homes and some low rise multi-unit buildings. The neighbourhood features good access to commercial and employment centres within close proximity to the residential areas. Hudson is named after the Hudson' Bay Compnay (HBC) post, Hudson House. |
Effective Start: 2007-10-02 Area: 1.2376 km² Ward: tastawiyiniwak Planning District: Northeast Description: The name Schonsee is derived from the German word "schon", meaning beautiful, and "see" meaning lake. The plan for the neighbourhood is to develop a primarily residential community with a variety of housing options. The projected population is over 3000 residents, and a student generation of just under 400 school-aged children. A 1.8 hectare park is located north of the storm water lake, and a smaller hectare park is located on the northeast shore of the lake. These amenities will provide residents with outdoor recreation space. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.1471 km² Ward: Métis Planning District: North Central Description: Highlands, annexed to the city in 1912, was named in a contest offering a 50-dollar prize. In 1911, real estate developers McGrath and Holgate built their mansions on Ada Boulevard (which was named after McGrath's wife). Other large, well-appointed houses were built nearby, where residents enjoy a spectacular view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. More modest housing is located further from the valley. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.0831 km² Ward: sipiwiyiniwak Planning District: West Edmonton Description: Annexed in 1972 as part of West Jasper Place, this area is named for Colonel F.C. Jamieson, an early Edmonton resident. A fairly new neighbourhood, only about 40 percent of the land area has been developed. It is dominated by single family dwellings, and roughly half the households have children. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.3589 km² Ward: Métis Planning District: North Central Description: One of Edmonton's older inner-city neighbourhoods, Cromdale lies just to the northeast of the City centre. Once a low-density residential area, Cromdale was redeveloped in the 1960s to include more apartment buildings. The area has a mobile and youthful population. Kinnaird Ravine, which winds its way through the neighbourhood, offers excellent recreational opportunities for area residents. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.0685 km² Ward: O-day'min Planning District: Central Description: Just east of City Hall and bounded to the south and east by the river, this large flat area is an important part of Edmonton's history. Quickly developed by the city's early residents, Riverdale once featured a lumber mill and brickyard, both fuelled by coal mined from the cliffs overlooking the river. The area retains much of its original character, with charming cottage-type homes, a small church, and brick school lending it a turn-of-the-century atmosphere. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.1502 km² Ward: Métis Planning District: North Central Description: Beacon Heights was one neighbourhood that made up the area called Beverly. After 1910 rich coal seams were discovered and coal mining spurred development. In 1913 the area was incorporated as the Village of Beverly and in 1914 became a town. In 1961 Beverly amalgamated with the City of Edmonton to later be divided into neighbourhoods including Beacon Heights. The character of Beacon Heights comes from the combination of low and high density housing and the easy access to commercial routes and services. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.9049 km² Ward: Karhiio Planning District: Mill Woods and Meadows Description: In the Cree language, Menisa means "berries" which were abundant in the Parkland vegetation that grew in the Mill Woods area. Residential development in Menisa began in 1976 and was nearly complete by 1980. Residents of Menisa are served by businesses in the Menisa Shopping Centre as well as the health services, commercial, recreational and educational facilities in Mill Woods Town Centre. Eighty seven percent of homes are single- and two-unit structures. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 0.8668 km² Ward: Nakota Isga Planning District: Central Description: North Glenora was part of a 900-acre farm owned by Malcolm Groat. This land was sold in 1906 to Montreal realtor James Carruthers. The first building project was a recreation complex built in 1953. There is a large senior population in the neighbourhood, with over 25 percent of the populace 60 years or older. Over 70 percent of the households have no children. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.2360 km² Ward: papastew Planning District: Scona Description: Queen Alexandra, named for the wife of Edward VII of England, was once part of the original Town of Strathcona. The area features a broad mix of land uses from residential to commercial. Queen Alexandra's proximity to the University of Alberta campus, and the commercial and cultural centre of Whyte Avenue, makes this a popular area for students. |
Effective Start: 1981-10-01 Area: 1.0167 km² Ward: pihêsiwin Planning District: Whitemud Description: Brander Gardens is named for George Brander, whose peony gardens were an attraction for Albertans until the 1940s and were the source of most of the peonies in Alberta. Most of Brander Gardens was built during the 1970s, featuring curved roads, cul de sacs and biking trails. Residents, most of whom live in row houses and low-rise apartments, enjoy acess to river valley park trails and to Fort Edmonton Park. |
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This dashboard provides a city-wide overview of 406 neighbourhoods in Edmonton, showing how they are distributed across wards, planning districts, and the years they were officially recognized. It helps illustrate both the geographic spread of neighbourhoods and the historical pace of development across different parts of the city.
| Subject | Community |
| Jurisdiction | City of Edmonton, Province of Alberta |
| Data Provider | City of Edmonton |
| Source | https://data.edmonton.ca/ |