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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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Explore Edmonton's history through stories that connect people, places, and events. For cross-collection discovery with era filters and the map, see Timeline under Discover.

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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

    Yellowhead Corridor West Boundary Established

    2009

    This non-residential neighbourhood is limited to Yellowhead Trail road infrastructure. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Yellowhead Corridor East Boundary Established

    2009

    This non-residential neighbourhood is limited to Yellowhead Trail road infrastructure. Neighbourhood census data is not currently available.

  • Story·Boundary

    Wîhkwêntôwin Boundary Established

    2024

    Wîhkwêntôwin is a Cree word that can be translated into English as ‘circle of friends’. Wîhkwêntôwin is pronounced we-kwen-to-win.

  • Story·Boundary

    Winterburn Industrial Area West Boundary Established

    2006

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

  • 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 Twin Brooks Boundary Established

    2009

    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 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

    Webber Greens Boundary Established

    2007

    Webber Greens is a new neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded on the east by Anthony Henday Drive and on the west by Winterburn Road.

  • Story·Boundary

    Walker Boundary Established

    2007

    Walker (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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

    Trumpeter Area Boundary Established

    2011

    Trumpeter Area (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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

    The Uplands Boundary Established

    2016

    The Uplands (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    The Orchards At Ellerslie Boundary Established

    2008

    The Orchards At Ellerslie (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    The Hamptons Boundary Established

    2001

    The Hamptons

  • Story·Boundary

    Terwillegar Towne Boundary Established

    1998

    Terwillegar Towne was named in honour of Dr. Norman L.

  • 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

    Terra Losa Boundary Established

    2005

    Terra Losa is named from Vittorio "Victor" Losa (1905-1987), an Italian-born watchmaker who came to Edmonton in the 1920s. Residential construction began in the 1990s and continued into the 2000s.

  • 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

    Tamarack Boundary Established

    2007

    Tamarack (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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

    Summerside Boundary Established

    2000

    Summerside

  • 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

    Suder Greens Boundary Established

    2005

    Suder Greens is a newer residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Development of the neighbourhood is comparatively recent.

  • Story·Boundary

    Strathearn Boundary Established

    1981

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

  • Story·Boundary

    Strathcona Junction Boundary Established

    2012

    Strathcona Junction (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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

    Stillwater Boundary Established

    2017

    Stillwater (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    Stewart Greens Boundary Established

    2007

    Stewart Greens (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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

    Starling Boundary Established

    2012

    Starling (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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 Terwillegar Boundary Established

    2012

    South Terwillegar (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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

    Silver Berry Boundary Established

    2001

    Silver Berry

  • 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

    Secord Boundary Established

    2007

    Secord is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that was established in 2007 through the adoption of the Secord Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP). Secord is located within Lewis Farms.

  • Story·Boundary

    Schonsee Boundary Established

    2007

    The name Schonsee is derived from the German word "schon", meaning beautiful, and "see" meaning lake. The plan for the neighbourhood is to develop a primarily residential community with a variety of housing options.

  • 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

    Rutherford Boundary Established

    2002

    Rutherford takes its name from Alexander Cameron Rutherford (1857-1941) who was the first premier of Alberta. Creating an extensive pedestrian network throughout the neighbourhood was an important design principle.

  • 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

    Rosenthal Boundary Established

    2012

    Rosenthal (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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's Edge Boundary Established

    2016

    River's Edge (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Windermere Boundary Established

    2007

    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 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 Laurier Boundary Established

    2010

    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 Keswick Boundary Established

    2025

    River Valley Keswick (City of Edmonton open data).

  • Story·Boundary

    River Valley Kendal Boundary Established

    2025

    River Valley Kendal (City of Edmonton open data).

  • 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 Glenora Boundary Established

    2010

    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 Fort Edmonton Boundary Established

    2010

    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

    River Valley Cameron Boundary Established

    2006

    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.

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