Garneau, Edmonton

Garneau is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city of Edmonton, Canada. Prior to 1912, it was part of the City of Strathcona. It is named after one of its first inhabitants, Laurent Garneau (ca. 1840-1921), a former Manitoba Métis rebel and Hudson's Bay Company employee who with his wife and family settled there around 1874.[8]

Garneau
Neighbourhood
Looking south along 109 Street in Garneau.
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
CityEdmonton
Quadrant[1]NW
Ward[1]8
Sector[2]Mature area
Area[3][4]Central core and Strathcona
Government
 • Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
 • CouncillorBen Henderson
Area
 • Total0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi)
Elevation
673 m (2,208 ft)
Population
 (2012)[7]
 • Total9,648
 • Density11,624.1/km2 (30,106/sq mi)
 • Change (2009–12)
5.1%
 • Dwellings
5,811

It is located just west of the Strathcona neighbourhood and just east of the main University of Alberta campus. The neighbourhood overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley.

In the river valley immediately below Garneau are the Kinsmen Park, the Kinsmen Sport Centre, and the John Walter Museum. The central location of the neighbourhood also gives residents access to downtown Edmonton, Whyte Avenue, and many other areas of the city.

The Garneau community is home to three playgrounds, one located beside the Community Arts Centre, west of 109th street and 84th avenue, and two on the property of the Garneau Elementary School on 109th street and 87th avenue, one specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Garneau had a population of 9,648 living in 5,811 dwellings,[7] a 5.1% change from its 2009 population of 9,178.[9] With a land area of 0.83 km2 (0.32 sq mi),[6] it had a population density of 11,624.1 people/km2 in 2012.[6][7]

Residential development

There are many high rise condominiums buildings with five or more stories and low rise apartments buildings with fewer than five stories in the neighbourhood. Most of these are rented, making Garneau an attractive location for students at the University of Alberta to live.[10]

There are also many historically designated sites in the neighbourhood.

Entertainment

The Garneau Theatre is located in the neighbourhood.

Transportation

Garnaeu is a stop on the High Level Bridge Streetcar route.

High Level Bridge Streetcar
former
 CN
former
 CN yard
km
former
 Edmonton CPR Station
0.0
 Jasper Plaza Terminal
0.5
 Grandin
0.6
97 Avenue
1.1
North Saskatchewan River
1.6
 Garneau
1.9
109 Street & Saskatchewan Drive
2.2
 107 Street
2.6
 1891 Railway Station
 Streetcar Barn & Museum
3.0
 Strathcona Terminal
former
 Strathcona CPR Station
 CPR yard
Calgary and Edmonton Railway

There are several bus routes running in the area, considering its proximity to Whyte Avenue and the University of Alberta. They are: 4, 7, 9, 57, 94 and 313.

University LRT station is always within 1.4 km of Garneau regardless of where you are in the neighbourhood.

Cycling is a popular form of transport, considering the density, expense of car parking on some roads, and the number of low volume quiet side roads.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

See also

References
  1. "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. "The Way We Grow: Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 15100" (PDF). City of Edmonton. 2010-05-26. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  4. History of Annexations (Map). City of Edmonton, Planning and Development Department.
  5. "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  6. "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  7. "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  8. Monto, Tom. Old Strathcona Edmonton's Southside Roots (Crang Publishing/Alhambra Books), p. 16.
  9. "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  10. http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/GARNEAU.pdf
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