Ottewell is one of the City's largest neighbourhoods, defined by major roadways on all four sides. The residential population is stable, with a higher than average number of residents older than 40.
Explore how Ottewell 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on the map: the gold fill is the boundary in effect for the selected time period, dashed outlines show every earlier superseded shape from prior eras, red pins are linked structures built in that era, and purple pins are sites.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 is named for the Ottewell family, who were among the first settlers south of the river in the 1880s and whose home is now on display in Fort Edmonton Park. Civic ward: Métis. District: Southeast. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.
Includes official boundary history and other narratives linked to this neighbourhood.