James Lauder farmed and owned land near the neighbourhood before the turn of the 20th century. Developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, Lauderdale still has a large proportion of recreation and vacant property.
Over half the homes are single-detached houses. Residents enjoy the Grand Trunk Recreational Centre in the neighbourhood's northwest corner. Civic ward: Anirniq. District: Northwest. City boundary records effective 1981-10-01.