Avonmore was developed during the 1950s and features primarily single family homes. Avonmore is bounded by major roadways and Mill Creek Ravine.
The area offers easy access to the North Saskatchewan River Valley park system and to nearby Bonnie Doon mall. A high proportion of area residents are over the age of 50. Civic ward: Métis. District: Southeast. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.