Bearspaw, Edmonton
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Bearspaw, a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
, is named after the Stony Indian Chief Masgwaahisd (Bearspaw). It is located close to the shopping and services located in Century Park, Gateway Boulevard
, and South Edmonton Common
.
According to the 2001 federal census, most of the residential construction in Bearspaw occurred during the 1980s. At that time just over four out of every five (83.5%) residences were built, and one in ten (14.3%) during the 1970s. Residential development in the neighbourhood was substantially completed by 1990
.
Common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling, accounting for seven out of every ten (72%) residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in five (19%) are duplexes
. The remaining one out of ten (9%) are row houses. Nine out of ten (93%) of residences are owner occupied.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Blackmud Creek Ravine, to the south by Anthony Henday Drive, and to the east by Calgary Trail/Gateway Boulevard. The north boundary is located approximately half a block south of 18 Avenue. Calgary Trail provides access to destinations south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport
. Gateway Boulevard provides access to Old Strathcona
, the University of Alberta
, and the downtown core
. Anthony Henday Drive provides access to destinations in west Edmonton including West Edmonton Mall
.
The Bearspaw neighbourhood includes several amenities in and near the area. The Big Bear Park, a large hill/cliff, provides access to the woods on the banks of Blackmud Creek Ravine, and is casually called 'the Ravine' by the residents. Across the Bearspaw Dr. from the Big Bear Park, there is a Church, along with a lake and a greenbelt. The William Lutzky YMCA and the 7-11 Gas and Convenience Store are just north west of the neighbourhood. On the north eastern borders of Bearspaw the FasGas convenience and gas store as well as the Keeheewin Elementary School are located.
Bearspaw has access to the Edmonton Transit System (ETS
) via Bus route 40, and School Special route 46. Prior to the LRT expansion in Century Park the route 17 was also available. By taking the 40 or the 46, ETS passengers arrive at the Century Park Station. From there, the LRT is accessible, allowing passengers to travel to a wide variety of locations, such as the Downtown, Rexall Place, and the University of Alberta Campus.
The Edmonton Public Schools
High School District for Bearspaw is Harry Ainlay Composite High School
. The school is accessible via 111 Street west of the neighbourhood, or the ETS by bus 40/46 and then the LRT to Southgate Station
.
Bearspaw and Keheewin are the two neighbourhoods that comprise the Yellowbird Community, and both are part of the Yellowbird East Community League.
Edmonton
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, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada
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, is named after the Stony Indian Chief Masgwaahisd (Bearspaw). It is located close to the shopping and services located in Century Park, Gateway Boulevard
Gateway Boulevard
Gateway Boulevard is a one-way major arterial in south Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is a major commuter route for communities south of Edmonton, such Leduc....
, and South Edmonton Common
South Edmonton Common
South Edmonton Common is Canada's largest retail power centre, and when fully developed, it will spread over and contain some of retail space, making it the largest open-air retail development in North America. It is located in south Edmonton, Alberta at 23 Avenue NW and Gateway Boulevard.This...
.
According to the 2001 federal census, most of the residential construction in Bearspaw occurred during the 1980s. At that time just over four out of every five (83.5%) residences were built, and one in ten (14.3%) during the 1970s. Residential development in the neighbourhood was substantially completed by 1990
1990 in Canada
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Common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling, accounting for seven out of every ten (72%) residences in the neighbourhood. Another one in five (19%) are duplexes
Duplex (building)
The term duplex can be used to describe several different dwelling unit configurations:A duplex house is defined as a dwelling having apartments with separate entrances for two families. This includes two-story houses having a complete apartment on each floor and also side-by-side apartments on a...
. The remaining one out of ten (9%) are row houses. Nine out of ten (93%) of residences are owner occupied.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Blackmud Creek Ravine, to the south by Anthony Henday Drive, and to the east by Calgary Trail/Gateway Boulevard. The north boundary is located approximately half a block south of 18 Avenue. Calgary Trail provides access to destinations south of the city including the Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport is the primary air passenger and air cargo facility in the Edmonton region in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a hub facility for Northern Alberta and Northern Canada providing regularly scheduled nonstop flights to over fifty communities in Canada, the United...
. Gateway Boulevard provides access to Old Strathcona
Old Strathcona
Old Strathcona is an historic district located in south-central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Once the commercial core of the separate city of Strathcona, the area is now Edmonton's main arts and entertainment district, and in 2007 was named Alberta's second "Provincial Historic Area"...
, the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
, and the downtown core
Downtown Edmonton
Downtown Edmonton is bounded by 109 Street to the west, 105 Avenue to the north, 97 Street to the east, 97 Avenue, 100 Avenue, and Rossdale Road to the south and Jasper Avenue to the southeast , though many people consider part or all of the surrounding neighborhoods to be part of downtown...
. Anthony Henday Drive provides access to destinations in west Edmonton including West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall
West Edmonton Mall , located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is the largest shopping mall in North America and the fifth largest in the world. The mall was founded by the Ghermezian brothers, who emigrated from Iran in 1959. It was the world's largest mall until 2004.West Edmonton Mall covers a gross...
.
The Bearspaw neighbourhood includes several amenities in and near the area. The Big Bear Park, a large hill/cliff, provides access to the woods on the banks of Blackmud Creek Ravine, and is casually called 'the Ravine' by the residents. Across the Bearspaw Dr. from the Big Bear Park, there is a Church, along with a lake and a greenbelt. The William Lutzky YMCA and the 7-11 Gas and Convenience Store are just north west of the neighbourhood. On the north eastern borders of Bearspaw the FasGas convenience and gas store as well as the Keeheewin Elementary School are located.
Bearspaw has access to the Edmonton Transit System (ETS
ETS
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) via Bus route 40, and School Special route 46. Prior to the LRT expansion in Century Park the route 17 was also available. By taking the 40 or the 46, ETS passengers arrive at the Century Park Station. From there, the LRT is accessible, allowing passengers to travel to a wide variety of locations, such as the Downtown, Rexall Place, and the University of Alberta Campus.
The Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools
Edmonton Public Schools is the largest public school district in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The district offers a variety of alternative and special needs programs, and many are offered in multiple locations to improve accessibility for students...
High School District for Bearspaw is Harry Ainlay Composite High School
Harry Ainlay Composite High School
Harry Ainlay High School is a Canadian high school located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the Royal Gardens Community, south of Whitemud Drive on 111 Street...
. The school is accessible via 111 Street west of the neighbourhood, or the ETS by bus 40/46 and then the LRT to Southgate Station
Southgate (ETS)
Southgate Station is an LRT station as part of the Edmonton Transit System's South LRT Expansion Project. This project added approximately 7.6 km of track and five stations to the LRT system in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada....
.
Bearspaw and Keheewin are the two neighbourhoods that comprise the Yellowbird Community, and both are part of the Yellowbird East Community League.