Kensington was annexed to the City in 1913 during a real estate boom but most development didn't occur until the 1950s. Bounded by major roadways (which minimize local traffic), Kensington is dominated by single-family home.
Explore how Kensington 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on the map: the gold fill is the boundary in effect for the selected time period, dashed outlines show every earlier superseded shape from prior eras, red pins are linked structures built in that era, and purple pins are sites.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.
The area has a high proportion of residents older than 50, most of whom have lived here for many years. Civic ward: Anirniq. District: Northwest. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.
Includes official boundary history and other narratives linked to this neighbourhood.