One of the oldest inner-city neighbourhoods, Garneau is named for an early settler and became part of Edmonton in 1912. This attractive and energetic area features a high proportion of multi-unit dwellings, which provide housing for students at the adjacent University of Alberta. Residents enjoy excellent access to most areas of Edmonton, as well as to the commercial and cultural centres of Old Strathcona and Whyte Avenue. Civic ward: papastew. District: Scona. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.