Ward 9 - Neighbourhoods
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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. -
This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of the Transportation Utility Cooridor and Edmonton's outer ring road.
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This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of the Transportation Utility Cooridor and Edmonton's outer ring road.
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The neighbourhood name "Blackburne" was derived from Blackmud Creek, which runs across the southern edge of the community, and in reference to "burne" which is an old English word for stream or river. The Blackburn area was annexed to the City of Edmonton on January 1, 1982. The Blackburne neighbourhood was developed from the 1990s onwards. Most of the land within Blackburne is designated for residential purposes, with single-detached housing being the dominant housing form.
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Blackmud Creek
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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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Adjacent to the Whitemud Creek Ravine, Brookside offers a natural woodland habitat, skiing and other recreational facilities and access to river valley park trails. Most of the homes are "executive" style, built on above-average size lots and featuring mature landscaping. The population is very stable: 68% of residents have lived at the same address for more than five years. Forty four percent of households include children, with a high proportion of young people aged 10 to 19.
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Bulyea Heights was named after George Hedley Vicars Bulyea (1859-1928), the first Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta. The majority of the residences within the Bulyea Heights neighbourhood were constructed in the 1970s, and consist primarily of single-detached homes and some medium density units. The presence of the Whitemud Creek Ravine, running the eastern length of Bulyea Heights, is the most striking feature of the neighbourhood. A small commercial centre is located along Bulyea Road, but the vast majority of the neighbourhood has been developed residentially.
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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.
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Falconer Heights was named after James F. Falconer, who was involved in the formation of Edmonton's Names Advisory Committee in the mid 1950s and served on the committee until 1979. Prior to urban development this area was used for agricultural cultivation. A natural area, which features a mature tree stand, was preserved as a park in the southeast corner. The internal road network is based on a series of cul-de-sacs oriented along a collector road (Falconer Road), with arterial roads located along the neighbourhood's boundaries
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The Haddow neighbourhood is named after Albert Walker ¿Bert¿ Haddow, who was Edmonton¿s city engineer for forty years. Haddow is predominantly a low density residential neighbourhood and single detached units are the most common housing form. The neighbourhood¿s stormwater management system compliments Haddow¿s open space plan, and a series of strategically located pathways provide connections for pedestrians throughout the neighbourhood.
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Henderson Estates is named after Thomas Henderson, who was a homesteader in the Riverbend area in the late 19th century. Henderson Estates bears Henderson¿s name because his homestead was located nearby. Prior to urban development Henderson Estates was primarily under agricultural cultivation. The neighbourhood experienced the majority of its development during the 1980s and 1990s. Henderson Park is located at the center of the neighbourhood, which is also where the community league facility is located.
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The Hodgson neighbourhood was named after John Hodgson (1888-1969) who was the city comptroller and financial commissioner for the City of Edmonton for nearly 40 years. Whitemud Creek Ravine forms the eastern boarder of the neighbourhood, providing residents with access to one of Edmonton¿s significant natural areas. A large park is located at the centre of the neighbourhood, and smaller parks and natural areas are connected with pedestrian pathways. A commercial centre is located in the southwest corner of the neighbourhood.
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