Neighbourhoods
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At the turn of the 20th Century, Argyll was part of a half-section of land owned by J. Eamer.Annexed in 1913, development of the area did not substantially begin until the 1950s. Argyll islocated between two branches of the Mill Creek Ravine and is close to outdoor recreation areas.A high proportion of Argyll residents are over 50 and live in single-family dwellings on tree-linedstreets. -
This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature.
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Built in the 1960s and 1970s, Aspen Gardens was designed to appeal to individuals and families insearch of quiet, affluent residential neighbourhood characterised by larger homes, maturetrees, and attractive paths for pedestrian and bicycle travel. Commercial services are available innearby Westbrook and Petrolia, as well as the Southgate and Heritage Malls. The residents are alargely stable population of older couples and families with older children.
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Named in honour of the Earl of Athlone, Canada's Governor-General from 1940-46, Athlone islocated north of the Canadian National Rail line. The rail line explains the presence of a grainterminal and some other commercial enterprises. Developed in the 1950s in a grid pattern typicalof that period, Athlone housing is primarily multi-family dwellings. A community league and threeschools serve area families.
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Avonmore was developed during the 1950s and features primarily single family homes. Avonmoreis bounded by major roadways and Mill Creek Ravine. The area offers easy access to the NorthSaskatchewan River Valley park system and to nearby Bonnie Doon mall. A high proportion ofarea residents are over the age of 50.
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Previously part of North Edmonton, Balwin was annexed in 1912 and developed primarily in the1940s and 50s. Most homes in the area are single-family dwellings, which are served by excellentschool and park facilities as well as Londonderry Mall, one of the city's largest. Commercial landfringes the neighbourhood.
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Named for H. Bannerman, who settled in the Belmont area in 1883, this area is part of theClareview district and was annexed to the City, along with much of northeast Edmonton, in theearly 1960s. Easy LIGHT RAPID TRANSIT access to Edmonton's commercial and employment areas, as well asexcellent recreation and educational facilities in the heart of the neighbourhood, make Bannermanpopular with young families.
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Baranow takes its name from a famous castle The Baranow Castle, built between 1591 and 1606, is located in Poland and was formerly the residence of Prince Lubomirski. Baranow is almost entirely non-residential in character. Approximately 70% of all residential units are low rise apartment buildings and all residential zoning within the neighbourhood is multifamily. A large shopping Centre is located in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood does not contain any institutional or recreational land uses but residents can access facilities and amenities in the adjacent Carlisle and Caernarvon neighbourhoods.
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Baturyn is predominantly a low density residential neighbourhood. A large school and park site is located at the centre of the community, which contains both a Public and Catholic elementary school. As one of the neighbourhoods in the Castle Downs neighhourhood, Baturyn is named for a castle. Baturyn was a famous castle in northeast Ukraine.
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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.
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Named for Stony Indian Chief Masgwaahisd (Bearspaw), this neighbourhood is located in thesouthern part of Kaskitayo. Area homes were built mostly in the 1980s and are centred onattractive recreation sites, including Bearspaw Lake and Blackmud Creek Ravine. Though strictlyresidential, the area offers easy access to commercial centres. The majority of households havechildren.
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Part of the Castle Downs and Lake District Area, Beaumaris was named for a Welsh castle, andthe neighbourhood's appealing architectural features reflect the castle theme. Developed in the1980s, Beaumaris features a mall and a beautiful park with excellent recreational opportunities. The mostly single-family residences are home to an even mix of families and households withoutchildren.
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Once the southwest terminus for the Edmonton Radial Railway, Belgravia is a mature, quietneighbourhood. Named after a fashionable residential section of 19th century London, Belgraviais an attractive area with tree-lined streets that offers easy access to the river valley and the Universityof Alberta campus. Belgravia is home to a high proportion of long-term residents.
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One of the City's smaller neighbourhoods, Bellevue was developed prior to 1950. EastglenComposite High School, which serves students in much of east central Edmonton, is a dominantfeature of the area (though a high proportion of area residents are over the age of 60 or retirees). Bellevue is highlighted by stunning views of the river valley and the city skyline.
