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We acknowledge that the land on which Edmonton is built is Treaty Six Territory. We thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose footsteps have marked this territory for centuries, such as nêhiyaw (Cree), Dené, Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Nakota Isga (Nakota Sioux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) peoples. We also acknowledge this as the Métis homeland and the home of one of the largest communities of Inuit south of the 60th parallel. It is a welcoming place for all peoples who come from around the world to share Edmonton as a home. It is important that we not only recognize our shared histories, but also each other's contributions to establishing the built heritage of Edmonton and Area.

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  • Story·Boundary

    Youngstown Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    Mostly Industrial, River Valley Parkland or completley non residential in nature. Neighbourhood Census Data is not available at this time.

  • Story·Boundary

    York Boundary Established

    1981

    York is somewhat of a 'pioneer' neighbourhood. In 1967 row housing units in Edmonton's first condominium complex were offered for sale in the neighbourhood.

  • Story·Boundary

    Winterburn Industrial Area East Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Windermere Boundary Established

    1981

    Windermere likely comes from the words "winder", which means "to take one's breath away", and "mere", which refers to the boundary of an area or a significant landmark. The Windermere Estates area was originally part of Strathcona County and was annexed to the City of Edmonton in 1982.

  • Story·Boundary

    Wilson Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Wild Rose Boundary Established

    1981

    Wild Rose is named for Alberta's official flower, Rosa acicularis (wild rose), which has been this province's official flower since the 1930s. Mill Creek runs the length of the neighbourhood's southern border and provides a significant natural asset for Wild Rose residents.

  • Story·Boundary

    Whitemud Creek Ravine South Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Whitemud Creek Ravine North Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    White Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Westview Village Boundary Established

    1981

    The Westview Village area was formerly part of Parkland County, but was annexed to the City of Edmonton in 1982. The neighbourhood has an active community league and a community hall facility is located along Winterburn road.

  • Story·Boundary

    Westridge Boundary Established

    1981

    Westridge is a long narrow neighbourhood extending into the North Saskatchewan River Valley. Patricia Ravine is to the north and Wolf Willow Ravine is to the south.

  • Story·Boundary

    Westbrook Estates Boundary Established

    1981

    Westbrook Estate was designed to appeal to individuals and families in search of a quiet, high quality residential environment with prestigious, architecturally designed homes on large lots. Westbrook Estate is bounded by Whitemud Creek Ravine on the west while a large portion of the centre and east is occupied by the Derrick golf and Winter Club (founded in 1959).

  • Story·Boundary

    West Sheffield Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    West Meadowlark Park Boundary Established

    1981

    West Meadowlark Park was originally part of the old town of Jasper Place which was annexed by Edmonton in 1964. At the time of Jasper Place's incorporation in 1950, 170 Street formed the town's western limit and West Meadowlark Park was considered to be quite distant from the town centre and from Edmonton.

  • Story·Boundary

    West Jasper Place Boundary Established

    1981

    During the 1930s, residents settled in the town of Jasper to escape the higher taxes of Edmonton. The town was latter annexed to Edmonton in 1964.

  • Story·Boundary

    Wellington Boundary Established

    1981

    Wellington was named after Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) who was the first Duke of Wellington and led the British victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo Wellington is part of a large parcel of land that was annexed to Edmonton in 1913. Wellington's design is based on a central school and park site that anchors the community.

  • Story·Boundary

    Weir Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Weinlos Boundary Established

    1981

    Weinlos was named after Dr. Morris Weinlos (1902-1980) and Dr.

  • Story·Boundary

    Wedgewood Heights Boundary Established

    1981

    Most of the roads in Wedgewood Heights are named in honour of well-known Edmontonians. For example: Three early pioneers, Dr.

  • Story·Boundary

    Virginia Park Boundary Established

    1981

    Virginia Park was one of many areas subdivided during the land boom prior to World War I - but it developed slowly, even though the Highlands streetcar line passed through the neighbourhood. Over 80% of all structures were built before 1950.

  • Story·Boundary

    University of Alberta Farm Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential, undeveloped neighbourhood, also known as The Edmonton Research Station, is part of the University of Alberta Campus system and home to some of the best agricultural research facilities in North America.

  • Story·Boundary

    Twin Brooks Boundary Established

    1981

    Twin Brooks was named to reflect its geographic location between two creeks. The Twin Brooks area was annexed to the City of Edmonton in 1980.

  • Story·Boundary

    Tweddle Place Boundary Established

    1981

    Tweedle Place was named in honour of Malcolm Tweddle, a former City Commissioner. The focus of the neighbourhood is a multiple purpose school and recreational site.

  • Story·Boundary

    Tipaskan Boundary Established

    1981

    Tipaskan, a word meaning "a reserve" in the Cree language, recalls that the Mill Woods area was a Cree Indian reserve between 1876 and 1891. Developed in the 1970s and 1980s, 41% of homes are single unit structures, 39% are row housing and 19% are low-rise apartments.

  • Story·Boundary

    Thorncliff Boundary Established

    1981

    Thorncliffe is designed in an attempt to control urban sprawl and thereby preserve agricultural land, conserve energy and provide more efficient delivery of services. Multi-unit structures are located adjacent to the neighbourhood's collector road and account for over one-half of the neighbourhood's total dwelling units.

  • Story·Boundary

    Terrace Heights Boundary Established

    1981

    Terrace Heights is located on land identified by the first river lot and township surveys of the Edmonton Settlement as part of River Lots 31 and 33 and a quarter section of land held by D. McLeod.

  • Story·Boundary

    Tawa Boundary Established

    1981

    Tawa means "you are welcome" in the Cree language to honour Aboriginal leaders and history. The Tawa neighbourhood represents the northern half of the Mill Woods Town Centre.

  • Story·Boundary

    Sweet Grass Boundary Established

    1981

    The neighbourhood is named in honour of the Cree Indian Chief Sweet Grass who was one of the early west's first conservationists and instrumental in the protection of the Plains Bison. Sweet Grass has no commercial properties and few businesses, but a great variety of retail and service businesses are located at nearby Heritage and Southgate shopping centres.

  • Story·Boundary

    Sunwapta Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Summerlea Boundary Established

    1981

    Summerlea is the site of West Edmonton Mall, one of Edmonton's major attractions and a focus of shopping and entertainment activities. The existing residential area is a mix of single detached and multifamily residences.

  • Story·Boundary

    Strathearn Boundary Established

    1981

    Two of the original landholders were J. McKernan, Edmonton's first telegraph operator, and W.

  • Story·Boundary

    Strathcona Industrial Park Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Stone Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Steinhauer Boundary Established

    1981

    The neighbourhood is named for Henry Bird Steinhauer, a missionary who settled in Alberta during the mid-1800s (and from whom the family of the former Lieutenant Governor takes its name). Steinhauer is a newer suburban area developed during the 1970s, where single homes surround a cluster of row housing complexes.

  • Story·Boundary

    Southeast Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    South Edmonton Common Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Skyrattler Boundary Established

    1981

    Skyrattler was Chief of the Winterburn band when Edmonton attained city status in 1904. With the exception of the 10.

  • Story·Boundary

    Sifton Park Boundary Established

    1981

    Sifton Park was named after the Honourable Arthur R. Sifton the Premier of Alberta from 1910 to 1917.

  • Story·Boundary

    Sherwood Boundary Established

    1981

    Annexed to the City in 1964, Sherwood was once part of the Town of Jasper Place. Sherwood was developed during the 1950s and features mostly single family homes.

  • Story·Boundary

    Sherbrooke Boundary Established

    1981

    Sherbrooke dates to the City's earliest land boom in 1906. Sherbrooke was one of the first in North America to be designed using the "neighbourhood" concept, which discourages traffic and is highlighted by attractive curving streets.

  • Story·Boundary

    Sheffield Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Satoo Boundary Established

    1981

    Named for a Cree chief, the Mill Woods area was a Cree reserve between 1876-1891. Satoo is a quiet, attractive neighbourhood popular with young families.

  • Story·Boundary

    Sakaw Boundary Established

    1981

    One of the 27 Mill Woods neighbourhoods, Sakaw means "wooded area" in Cree. Most residences in this quiet area are for single families, and construction of row housing and apartment buildings is ongoing.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rural North East South Sturgeon Boundary Established

    1981

    This neighbourhood is rural in nature and primarily used for agricultural activities.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rural North East Horse Hill Boundary Established

    1981

    This neighbourhood is rural in nature and primarily used for agricultural activities.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rundle Heights Boundary Established

    1981

    While Rundle Heights was first settled in the 1880s and was annexed to the City in 1961, most development did not occur until the 1970s. Named for the City's first Protestant missionary, it features Rundle Park, a popular and attractive educational and recreational space.

  • Story·Boundary

    Royal Gardens Boundary Established

    1981

    Royal Gardens is a mature suburban neighbourhood developed during the 1960s. The area features four schools as well as a large recreation area which serves students from surrounding neighbourhoods.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rosslyn Boundary Established

    1981

    Rosslyn, just to the northeast of the city centre, was developed during the 1950s and 60s. Rosslyn features a high proportion of single family homes, as well as several senior citizens' residences.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rosedale Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Roper Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Riverview Area Boundary Established

    1981

    This neighbourhood is rural in nature and primarily used for agricultural activities.

  • Story·Boundary

    Riverdale Boundary Established

    1981

    Just east of City Hall and bounded to the south and east by the river, this large flat area is an important part of Edmonton's history. Quickly developed by the city's early residents, Riverdale once featured a lumber mill and brickyard, both fuelled by coal mined from the cliffs overlooking the river.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Whitemud Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Victoria Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Terwillegar Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Rundle Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Riverside Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Oleskiw Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Mayfair Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Lessard North Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Kinnaird Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Highlands Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Hermitage Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Gold Bar Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Capitol Hill Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood forms part of Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine urban parkland system. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Ritchie Boundary Established

    1981

    Ritchie is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, developed during the immediate post-war period. It is named for the original owner of the Ritchie Mill and former mayor of the City of Strathcona.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rio Terrace Boundary Established

    1981

    Rio Terrace's perch on the north bank of the river valley provides spectacular views of the valley and Fort Edmonton Park, one of the City's most popular attractions. Most homes were built in the 1960s, and all are single-family dwellings.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rideau Park Boundary Established

    1981

    The neighbourhood is named for Rideau Hall, the residence in Ottawa of the Governor General of Canada. A compact yet diverse neighbourhood, Rideau Park is a mix of single-family homes and low-rise apartment buildings, mostly developed in the 1970s.

  • Story·Boundary

    Richfield Boundary Established

    1981

    Part of Mill Woods, Richfield was developed in the 1970s in a system of pleasantly curving streets and cul-de-sacs. A multiple purpose school and recreational area lie at its heart, as does the Millbourne Community shopping facility.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rhatigan Ridge Boundary Established

    1981

    This neighbourhood is named for Thomas Rhatigan, an area farmer who was proclaimed "World Oat King" at Toronto's Royal Winter Fair in 1953, 1966 and 1970. Annexed to the City in 1960, the area features single family dwellings built in the 1980s on attractive crescents and cul-de-sacs, and includes luxury homes on spacious lots.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rapperswill Boundary Established

    1981

    Rapperswill (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    Ramsay Heights Boundary Established

    1981

    Just south of Riverbend, Ramsay Heights offers a panoramic view of the city to the residents of single-family and multi-family homes. Designed around a central educational and recreational site, area inhabitants -- a high proportion of whom are in their 30s and 40s -- are linked to the city's major commercial and employment centres by the Whitemud Freeway.

  • Story·Boundary

    Rampart Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Quesnell Heights Boundary Established

    1981

    Quesnell Heights is one of the smallest residential neighbourhoods in the city. Quesnell Height's residential land use consists entirely of single homes built in the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Story·Boundary

    Pylypow Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Prince Rupert Boundary Established

    1981

    Prince Rupert lies within the old Hudson Bay Company land reserve. It was first developed during the post-WWII housing boom.

  • Story·Boundary

    Prince Charles Boundary Established

    1981

    Situated on land once own by prominent citizens N. McCauley and A.

  • Story·Boundary

    Poundmaker Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Potter Greens Boundary Established

    1981

    Potter Greens is a newer residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Substantially all of the residences in the neighbourhood were built during the 1990s.

  • Story·Boundary

    Pollard Meadows Boundary Established

    1981

    Pollard Meadows is one of the 27 neighbourhoods of Mill Woods. While much of the area was built in the 1970s and 80s, over a fifth remains undeveloped.

  • Story·Boundary

    Pleasantview Boundary Established

    1981

    Close to Southgate Mall, the area's most prominent feature is its elevation: hence the name Pleasantview. Portions of Pleasantview have been part of Edmonton since 1914 and much of the land was originally subdivided and sold to WWII veterans.

  • Story·Boundary

    Place LaRue Boundary Established

    1981

    Place LaRue (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    Pembina Boundary Established

    1981

    Pembina (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    Patricia Heights Boundary Established

    1981

    This area was annexed to the City in 1964, and is dominated by single-family homes. Many homes in the area overlook the Patricia Ravine (which bounds the neighbourhood on two sides).

  • Story·Boundary

    Parsons Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Parkview Boundary Established

    1981

    One of the City's larger neighbourhoods, dating to the 1950s, Parkview is a beautiful area featuring mature trees, attractively landscaped homes on quiet streets, and breathtaking views of the river valley. Parkview's residents represent a fairly stable population, a high proportion of whom are 50 or older.

  • Story·Boundary

    Papaschase Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Oxford Boundary Established

    1981

    The dominant residential form in Oxford is the single-detached house, which accounts for almost 90% of all units within the neighbourhood. One of the key features in the northern, undeveloped third of the neighbourhood is a drained wetland that is seasonally wet.

  • Story·Boundary

    Overlanders Boundary Established

    1981

    In 1875 an Anglican minister built a church, home and hospital which he called the Hermitage, a name which is now used to describe the three neighbourhoods in this area. Much of the land was agricultural until 1960 when Overlanders and the other two Hermitage neighbourhoods were subdivided.

  • Story·Boundary

    Ottewell Boundary Established

    1981

    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.

  • Story·Boundary

    Ormsby Place Boundary Established

    1981

    Named for the man responsible for developing Edmonton's grid system of numbering streets and avenues, Ormsby Place is located in the City's west end. Developed in the 1970s and 80s Ormsby Place is characterised by row housing which surrounds an elementary school.

  • Story·Boundary

    Oleskiw Boundary Established

    1981

    One of the City's larger residential neighbourhoods, Okeskiw is located in the east close to Wolf Willow Ravine. The area consists almost entirely of single-family homes.

  • Story·Boundary

    Ogilvie Ridge Boundary Established

    1981

    Ogilvie was named after James H. Ogilvie (1893-1977) who was a politician for 57 years, a lawyer, and a veteran of WWI.

  • Story·Boundary

    Norwester Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Northmount Boundary Established

    1981

    Residential land accounts for almost 70 percent of Northmount. Most homes were built during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

  • Story·Boundary

    North Glenora Boundary Established

    1981

    North Glenora was part of a 900-acre farm owned by Malcolm Groat. This land was sold in 1906 to Montreal realtor James Carruthers.

  • Story·Boundary

    Morris Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Morin Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Montrose Boundary Established

    1981

    Most of Montrose was developed prior to 1950, and the remainder completed before 1960. On residential land, most homes are single and semi-detached.

  • Story·Boundary

    Mitchell Industrial Boundary Established

    1981

    This non-residential neighbourhood is largely commercial or industrial in nature. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

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