Dovercourt, Edmonton
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Dovercourt is a residential neighbourhood in north west Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada. While the area was originally annexed by the City of Edmonton in 1913
, residential development didn't occur until after the end of World War II.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 142 Street, on the east by St. Albert Trail, on the north by Yellowhead Trail, and on the south by 118 Avenue. Dovercourt Avenue passes through the neighbourhood.
. Most of the remainder (13%) were built during the 1960s with residential development in the neighbourhood being substantially complete by 1970
.
The most common type or residence in the neighbourhood, accounting for nine out of every ten (88%) of all residences according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. Another one in ten (9%) are row houses. There are also a few duplexes
in the neighbourhood. Four out of five residences (80%) are owner occupied with only one residence in five being rented
.
. St. Rita Catholic School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
Ross Sheppard High School
is located a short distance to the south of the neighbourhood.
to the south. This includes shopping, entertainment and services at Westmount Centre
.
Located within Coronation Park in Woodcroft is the Telus World of Science
(formerly called the Edmonton Space and Sciences Centre), a major swimming pool, an ice arena, a small football stadium and a lawn bowling facility.
St. Albert Trail provides access, via Groat Road, to destinations on the south side, including the University of Alberta
and Whyte Avenue.
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
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, Canada. While the area was originally annexed by the City of Edmonton in 1913
1913 in Canada
-Events:*April 17 - Alberta general election, 1913: Arthur Sifton's Liberals win a third consecutive majority*November 7 - November 8 - A storm on the Great Lakes sinks some thirty-four ships*November 17 - The National Transcontinental Railway is completed...
, residential development didn't occur until after the end of World War II.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 142 Street, on the east by St. Albert Trail, on the north by Yellowhead Trail, and on the south by 118 Avenue. Dovercourt Avenue passes through the neighbourhood.
Residential development
According to the 2001 federal census, eight out of every ten (79.3%) residences in the neighbourhood were built between the end of World War II and 19601960 in Canada
-Incumbents:* Monarch: Elizabeth II* Governor General: Georges Vanier* Prime Minister: John Diefenbaker* Premier of Alberta: Ernest Manning* Premier of British Columbia: W.A.C...
. Most of the remainder (13%) were built during the 1960s with residential development in the neighbourhood being substantially complete by 1970
1970 in Canada
-Incumbents:*Monarch - Elizabeth II*Governor General - Roland Michener*Prime Minister - Pierre Trudeau*Premier of Alberta - Harry Strom*Premier of British Columbia - W.A.C...
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The most common type or residence in the neighbourhood, accounting for nine out of every ten (88%) of all residences according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single family dwelling. Another one in ten (9%) are row houses. There are also a few 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...
in the neighbourhood. Four out of five residences (80%) are owner occupied with only one residence in five being rented
Renting
Renting is an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property owned by another. A gross lease is when the tenant pays a flat rental amount and the landlord pays for all property charges regularly incurred by the ownership from landowners...
.
Schools
There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Dovercourt Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School SystemEdmonton 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...
. St. Rita Catholic School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.
Ross Sheppard High School
Ross Sheppard High School
Ross Sheppard or École Ross Sheppard is a High School in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.- Programs of study :Ross Sheppard offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in addition to the Alberta education curriculum. During this year continue in a partial I.B. program, or continue in the...
is located a short distance to the south of the neighbourhood.
Shopping and services
Residents have access to shopping and recreational facilities in the adjoining neighbourhood of WoodcroftWoodcroft, Edmonton
Woodcroft is a neighbourhood located in north west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Coronation Park and the Telus World of Science are located in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is surrounded by a mixture of residential neighborhoods and light industrial subdivisions...
to the south. This includes shopping, entertainment and services at Westmount Centre
Westmount Centre
Westmount Centre is a shopping centre located in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It contains 75 stores and services including Safeway, Shoppers Drug Mart and the four-screen Empire Theatres cinema complex. There is also a large food court in the mall. Westmount Centre is currently under...
.
Located within Coronation Park in Woodcroft is the Telus World of Science
TELUS World of Science, Edmonton
The Telus World of Science - Edmonton is a broad-based science centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, operated by the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation...
(formerly called the Edmonton Space and Sciences Centre), a major swimming pool, an ice arena, a small football stadium and a lawn bowling facility.
St. Albert Trail provides access, via Groat Road, to destinations on the south side, including 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 Whyte Avenue.