Named in honour of the Earl of Athlone, Canada's Governor-General from 1940-46, Athlone is located north of the Canadian National Rail line. The rail line explains the presence of a grain terminal and some other commercial enterprises.
Developed in the 1950s in a grid pattern typical of that period, Athlone housing is primarily multi-family dwellings. A community league and three schools serve area families. Civic ward: Anirniq. District: Northwest. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.