Capilano is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton

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

Canada

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. The neighbourhood, established in the 1950s, overlooks the scenic North Saskatchewan River

North Saskatchewan River

The North Saskatchewan River is a glacier-fed river that flows east from the Canadian Rockies to central Saskatchewan. It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River....

 valley.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north, north west and north east by the North Saskatchewan River

North Saskatchewan River

The North Saskatchewan River is a glacier-fed river that flows east from the Canadian Rockies to central Saskatchewan. It is one of two major rivers that join to make up the Saskatchewan River....

 valley. To the west, the neighbourhood overlooks Wayne Gretzky Drive

Wayne Gretzky Drive

Wayne Gretzky Drive is a freeway in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Originally Capilano Drive, it was officially renamed October 1, 1999 after NHL hockey player Wayne Gretzky, as a tribute to his years with the Edmonton Oilers...

. 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 development

Residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred largely after the end of World War II

World War II

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 with 84.6% of, or 17 out of every 20, dwelling being constructed between 1946

1946 in Canada

-Events:*January 21 - The Bluenose sinks off Haiti*May 14 - The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 is passed. It creates a Canadian citizenship separate from the British.*May 31 - All Japanese-Canadians ordered deported to Japan...

 and 1960

1960 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...

. Almost all of the remaining dwellings were built during the 1960s, and development was essentially 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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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

Renting

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Schools

There are two schools in the neighbourhood.

• Suzuki Charter School
  • Suzuki Charter School occupies the former Capilano Elementary School. It is a charter school
    Alberta charter schools
    Alberta charter schools are a special type of public schools which have a greater degree of autonomy than a normal public school, to allow them to offer programs that are significantly different from regular public schools operated by district school boards. Charter schools report directly to the...
    
     with classes from K-6 and preschool

• Edmonton Catholic School System
  • St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School.

The Capilano Playschool is a play-based parent cooperative for 3 & 4 year olds. It is housed in Hardisty School, a K-9 Edmonton Public School located immediately south of Capilano in the Fulton neighbourhood.

The Edmonton Public School System's McNally High School

McNally High School, Edmonton

McNally High School is a high school located in the Forest Heights neighborhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is operated by the Edmonton Public School System.- Programs of Study :...

 is located to the west in the neighbourhood of Forest Heights.

Access to shopping, sites and services

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

Capilano Mall, Edmonton

Capilano Mall is a shopping centre located in east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.The Capilano branch of the Edmonton Public Library is located on the second floor of the mall.-Other Retailers:* All Star Sports Cards and Collectables* Clover Fashion...

, a major shopping centre.

To the west along 106 Avenue, Dawson Bridge

Dawson Bridge

The Dawson Bridge is a bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.In early 2010, it underwent repairs, and later reopened on December 20, 2010.-External links:*...

 provide direct access to the neighbourhood of Riverdale

Riverdale, Edmonton

Riverdale is a river valley neighbourhood located just east of the downtown core in the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Its boundaries on the east and south are the North Saskatchewan River. Immediately across the river to the south is another Edmonton river valley neighbourhood--Cloverdale...

 and the city's 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...

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Travel north along Wayne Gretzky Drive provides direct access across the North Saskatchewan River to destinations in north east Edmonton including Rexall Place

Rexall Place

Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL...

, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Northlands

Northlands

Northlands is a non-profit, volunteer organization in Edmonton, Alberta. It was founded in 1879, before the official incorporation of the city of Edmonton, or the province of Alberta....

, and Concordia University College.

Surrounding neighbourhoods

External links

• Capilano Neighbourhood Profile