Kernohan, Edmonton

Kernohan, Edmonton

Kernohan is a residential neighbourhood located in the Clareview area of north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is "named for an early pioneer farmer who operated a grocery store here in the 1880s and 90s. [From the neighbourhood description in the City of Edmonton [http://maps.edmonton.ca Map Utility] .]

The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Victoria Trail and on the north by 137 Avenue. To the east is the North Saskatchewan River valley. To the south the neighbourhood overlooks Kennedale Ravine.

While residential development began during the 1960s, according to the 2001 federal census, just over half (53.8%) of all residences were built during the 1970s. One residence in ten (10.9%) were built during the 1980s. Three residences in ten (27.3%) were built during the 1990s. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/KERNOHAN.pdf]

The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. These account for roughly three out of every five (62%) of all residences in the neighbourhood. Row houses account for another one residence in five (20%). Another one in eight (12%) residences are Duplexes [Duplexes include triplexes and fourplexes.] . The remaining 5% are apartment style condominiums in low rise buildings with fewer than five stories. Nine out of every ten (89.6%) residences are owner occupied, with only one residence in ten (10.4%) being rented. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/KERNOHAN.pdf]

There is a single school in the neighbourhood, Anne Fitzgerald Catholic Elementary School, operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.

Clareview LRT Station is located to the west of the neighbourhood along 137 Avenue.

urrounding Neighborhoods

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
Northwest = Hairsine
North = Bannerman
Northeast = North Saskatchewan River
West = Belmont
Centre = Kernohan
East = North Saskatchewan River
Southwest = Overlanders
South = Canon Ridge
Southeast = North Saskatchewan River

References

External links

* [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD34/MultiSource/Neighbourhood/KERNOHAN.pdf Kernohan Neighbourhood Profile]


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