Edmonton Neighbourhoods
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.
Total Records
406
Ward
Nakota Isga
Planning District
Jasper Place
Effective Start Date
2012
Key Takeaways
- Nakota Isga and Métis wards contain the highest number of neighbourhoods, together making up about a quarter of the city’s total.
- Jasper Place is the leading planning district, followed closely by Northwest and Whitemud.
- 1981 stands out as a peak year in Edmonton’s neighbourhood development, with nearly 7 in 10 neighbourhoods created that year.
- Neighbourhood establishment slowed after the 1980s, but small additions continued through the 2000s and 2010s.
Statistics & Charts
Summary
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.
Ward Distribution
Ward
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.
Planning Districts
Planning District
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.
Effective Dates
Effective Start Date
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.
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| Descriptive Name | Effective Start Date | Area SQKM | Ward | Planning District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood | 2003-12-01 | 1.6499 | Anirniq | Central | The name Inglewood was used on a 1905 plan of subdivision and is now applied to the neighbourhood. Inglewood's growth started after World War II and was originally called West Inglewood and located on land owned, in 1882, by J. Norris Sr. and R. Logan. Inglewood was annexed in two stages in 1904 and 1920. Development was spurred on by the extension of the electric street car as a low density residential development. They used the Westmount community Hall from 1910 - 1950 before building their own hall. |
| Carlton | 2002-08-30 | 1.2063 | Anirniq | Northwest | 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. |
| Pollard Meadows | 1981-10-01 | 1.0526 | Sspomitapi | Mill Woods and Meadows | 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. |
| Beverly Heights | 1981-10-01 | 1.3842 | Métis | North Central | Beverly Heights is name from the Town of Beverly in Yorkshire England. Beginnning as a small mining community in 1882 the village was incorporated as a town in 1914 and was amalgamated in 1961 with the City of Edmonton. In 1953 the Beverly Bridge opened linking main street (118 Avenue) with Highway 16. The northern portion of the former Town of Beverly contains the neighbourhoods of Beacon Heights and Bergman, the southern portion is know as Beverly Heights. The mature tree lined streets provide character to the neighbourhood. |
| Lymburn | 1981-10-01 | 1.5616 | sipiwiyiniwak | West Edmonton | Named for John F. Lymburn (Attorney General from 1926 to 1935), one of the parks is named after Monsignor Walter Fitzgerald. Keyhole crescents provide safe and quiet streets in Lymburn. Lymburn was essentially developed during the 1980s and more than 80% of the neighbourhood is developed. Housing in Lymburn is a mixture of one-unit dwellings, row housing, and low-rise apartments. Almost 60% of the households have children and approximately 80% of the population is under 40 years of age. |
| Secord | 2007-11-06 | 2.6535 | Nakota Isga | West Henday | Secord is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that was established in 2007 through the adoption of the Secord Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP). Secord is located within Lewis Farms. It is bounded on the west by 231 Street, north by Stony Plain Road (Highway 16A), east by Winterburn Road and south by the future extension of Webber Greens Drive. |
| Evergreen | 1981-10-01 | 0.5659 | Dene | Horse Hill | Evergreen is a mobile home park is nested in a beautiful, naturally wooded ravine in north east Edmonton. Today, the park is a thriving community with approximately 1500 people and 640 homes. Established around 1970, most of the growth in the park occurred between 1970 and 1979. Evergreen offers many leisure and recreational activities for everyone, such as walking, hiking and bike trails. There is access to a baseball diamond, skating rink, full size playground for youngsters, and a general picnic area. |
| Bisset | 1981-10-01 | 0.9431 | Sspomitapi | Mill Woods and Meadows | 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. |
| Ramsay Heights | 1981-10-01 | 1.3108 | pihêsiwin | Whitemud | Just south of Riverbend, Ramsay Heights offers a panoramic view of the city to the residents of single-family and multi-family homes. Designed around a central educational and recreational site, area inhabitants -- a high proportion of whom are in their 30s and 40s -- are linked to the city's major commercial and employment centres by the Whitemud Freeway. The area is named for Walter Ramsay, who came to the city in 1899 as a teacher and later became the city's first commercial florist. |
| Cumberland | 1981-10-01 | 1.4565 | Anirniq | Northwest | 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. |
| Queen Alexandra | 1981-10-01 | 1.2360 | papastew | Scona | 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. |
| Rhatigan Ridge | 1981-10-01 | 1.3441 | pihêsiwin | Whitemud | This neighbourhood is named for Thomas Rhatigan, an area farmer who was proclaimed "World Oat King" at Toronto's Royal Winter Fair in 1953, 1966 and 1970. Annexed to the City in 1960, the area features single family dwellings built in the 1980s on attractive crescents and cul-de-sacs, and includes luxury homes on spacious lots. Rhatigan Ridge has a high proportion of young families. |
| Donsdale | 1981-10-01 | 0.6732 | sipiwiyiniwak | West Edmonton | Donsdale is named in honour of Frank Doncaster who owned a large tract of land in the area in the mid-1940s. After annexation to the City of Edmonton, the use of the name continued.The neighbourhood experienced the bulk of its development in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but pre-existing country residential (estate) lots run the length of the river valley's edge. Donsdale provides an attractive residential environment with existing natural features of the area, including the preservation of significant viewpoints like Wedgewood Ravine and access to the local ravine system. |
| Menisa | 1981-10-01 | 0.9049 | Karhiio | Mill Woods and Meadows | 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. |
| Breckenridge Greens | 1981-10-01 | 0.5653 | Nakota Isga | West Henday | Breckenridge Greens is a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton. Development of the neighbourhood is comparatively recent, with most residential construction occurring during the 1990s. The most common type of residence, is the single family dwelling. The neighbourhood is bounded on the south by Whitemud Drive, on the west by Winterburn Road, on the north by Suder Green Drive, and on the east by Lewis Estates Boulevard. |
| Rosslyn | 1981-10-01 | 1.3430 | Anirniq | Northwest | 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. |
| Belvedere | 1981-10-01 | 1.6736 | Dene | Northeast | 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. |
| Lee Ridge | 1981-10-01 | 0.8980 | Karhiio | Mill Woods and Meadows | 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. |
| Kirkness | 1981-10-01 | 0.9247 | Dene | Northeast | Located in the Clareview district, this area is named for James Kirkness, a Hudson's Bay Company employee who came here from Scotland in 1866. A local park is named for James A. Christianson (1889-1953), a prominent citizen who sponsored the Oil Kings hockey club. Dominated by single-family homes, Kirkness has a young population. Kirkness is well served by the Light Rapid Transit. |
| Belmont | 1981-10-01 | 1.2633 | Dene | Northeast | 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. |
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About This Dataset
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.
Dataset Information
| Subject | Community |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | City of Edmonton, Province of Alberta |
| Data Provider | City of Edmonton |
| Source | https://data.edmonton.ca/ |
| Attribution | Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Edmonton. |