Canon Ridge lies within the Hermitage area, and is named for an Anglican minister who arrived in Edmonton in 1875. The area had two cattle farms until as late as 1960, when it was annexed by the City.
Explore how Canon Ridge fits on the map: the gold fill is the boundary in effect for the selected time period, dashed outlines show every earlier superseded shape from prior eras, red pins are linked structures built in that era, and purple pins are sites. Use the time period buttons below the map to explore the neighbourhood over time. Boundary history is documented in Stories.
Most housing was built in the 1980s on attractive curving streets and cul-de-sacs. The area contains appealing recreational spaces, as well as excellent access to river valley parks. Canon Ridge is extremely popular with young families. Civic ward: Dene. District: Northeast. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.
Includes official boundary history and other narratives linked to this neighbourhood.