Capilano, Edmonton

valley.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north, north west and north east by the North Saskatchewan River valley. To the west, the neighbourhood overlooks Wayne Gretzky Drive. The southern boundary west of 50 Street is 106 Avenue. From 50 Street, the neighbourhood boundary follows a zig zag path running north east until it reaches the Gold Bar Ravine. The Gold Bar Ravine forms the neighbourhood's eastern boundary.

Residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred largely after the end of World War II with 84.6% of, or 17 out of every 20, dwelling being constructed between 1946 and 1960. Almost all of the remaining dwellings were built during the 1960s, and development was essentially complete by 1970. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD23/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/CAPILANO.pdf]

According to the 2005 municipal census, 100% of the residences in the neighbourhood were single family dwellings. Substantially all (96%) of the residences are owner occupied with only 4% being rented. [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/C05002/MUNICIPAL%202005/Neighbourhood/CAPILANO.pdf]

There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Capilano Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System while St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.

The neighbourhood is located a short distance to the north of Edmonton's Capilano Mall.

urrounding Neighborhoods

Canadian City Geographic Location (8-way)
Northwest = North Saskatchewan River
North = North Saskatchewan River
Northeast = North Saskatchewan River
West = Forest Heights
Centre = Capilano
East =
Southwest = Forest Heights
South = Fulton Place, Gold Bar
Southeast = Gold Bar

References

External links

* [http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD34/MultiSource/Neighbourhood/CAPILANO.pdf Capilano Neighbourhood Profile]