Neighbourhood Guide

Educate and inspire based on lifestyle fit, not just square footage.

 

Summerside

  • Price Range: $400K–$700K

  • Home Styles: Detached, townhomes, some condos

  • Vibe: Family-oriented, newer homes, private lake access

  • Amenities: Beach Club, walking trails, close to Ellerslie shops

  • Transit & Commute: Car-friendly, limited transit, ~25 min to downtown

  • Pros: Great for families, recreation, and newer homes

  • Cons: Car-dependent, not walkable

  • Fun Fact: One of the only communities in Edmonton with a private lake!

Wîhkwêntôwin (Oliver)

  • Price Range: $150K–$400K (mostly condos)

  • Home Styles: High-rise condos, low-rise apartments

  • Vibe: Urban, professional, walkable

  • Amenities: 124 Street shops, River Valley access, downtown living

  • Transit & Commute: Excellent transit, walk or bike downtown

  • Pros: Walkable, lots of restaurants, great for singles/couples

  • Cons: Limited parking, smaller spaces

  • Fun Fact: Oliver is one of Edmonton’s most densely populated areas.

Windermere

  • Price Range: $500K–$1.5M+

  • Home Styles: Luxury homes, modern duplexes, townhomes

  • Vibe: Upscale, suburban, family-friendly

  • Amenities: Currents of Windermere, golf courses, private schools

  • Transit & Commute: ~30 min to downtown, car necessary

  • Pros: Beautiful homes, luxury lifestyle, newer builds

  • Cons: Commute to downtown can be long, pricey

  • Fun Fact: Windermere has some of Edmonton’s most expensive real estate.

Garneau

  • Price Range: $250K–$600K

  • Home Styles: Apartments, heritage homes, student housing

  • Vibe: Academic, artsy, walkable

  • Amenities: University of Alberta, cafés, river valley, LRT

  • Transit & Commute: Excellent LRT & bus access

  • Pros: Walkable, close to U of A, great for students/young professionals

  • Cons: Street parking tough, older buildings

  • Fun Fact: One of Edmonton’s oldest and most historic neighbourhoods.

Secord

  • Price Range: $400K–$600K

  • Home Styles: Detached, duplexes, townhomes

  • Vibe: Quiet, family-first, newer development

  • Amenities: Parks, schools, future shopping centres

  • Transit & Commute: Developing; ~25–35 min downtown by car

  • Pros: Affordable, growing area, family-friendly

  • Cons: Limited transit, some construction

  • Fun Fact: One of the fastest-growing communities in West Edmonton.

Terwillegar Towne

  • Price Range: $375K–$650K

  • Home Styles: Detached, duplexes, townhomes

  • Vibe: Vibrant, community-focused, family-friendly

  • Amenities: Terwillegar Rec Centre, walking trails, nearby schools

  • Transit & Commute: Bus routes + ~25 min drive to downtown

  • Pros: Active community league, parks, lots of young families

  • Cons: Limited nightlife, can be busy during school hours

  • Fun Fact: Designed with a “small town” vibe, complete with a central square and community events.

Downtown (Central Business District)

  • Price Range: $150K–$450K (condos mostly)

  • Home Styles: High-rise condos, lofts, apartments

  • Vibe: Bustling, professional, walkable

  • Amenities: Restaurants, bars, LRT access, ICE District

  • Transit & Commute: Excellent transit, walk to work or school

  • Pros: Close to everything, active nightlife

  • Cons: Less green space, can be noisy

  • Fun Fact: Home to Rogers Place and the Edmonton Oilers.

Highlands

  • Price Range: $400K–$750K

  • Home Styles: Historic homes, renovated character houses

  • Vibe: Peaceful, charming, artistic

  • Amenities: Highlands Golf Club, parks, local bakeries and boutiques

  • Transit & Commute: Moderate bus access, ~15 min to downtown

  • Pros: Scenic, established community with River Valley views

  • Cons: Older homes = more maintenance

  • Fun Fact: Highlands was named one of Canada’s top 10 neighbourhoods by “This Old House” magazine.

Ritchie

  • Price Range: $350K–$850K

  • Home Styles: Mix of older character homes and new infills

  • Vibe: Hip, walkable, community-driven

  • Amenities: Ritchie Market, Mill Creek Ravine, schools

  • Transit & Commute: Good transit and bike paths, 10–15 min to downtown

  • Pros: Trendy, access to nature, great local food scene

  • Cons: Parking can be tricky, older homes need updates

  • Fun Fact: Ritchie Market is a local hub with a brewery, butcher, and café.

Griesbach

  • Price Range: $400K–$800K

  • Home Styles: New traditional-style homes, townhouses, condos

  • Vibe: Modern with historic military roots

  • Amenities: Lakes, walking trails, retail hub, new school

  • Transit & Commute: 20–25 min downtown, car + bus

  • Pros: Clean, well-planned, ideal for families and professionals

  • Cons: Still under development in parts

  • Fun Fact: Built on former Canadian Forces Base land, with streets named after military heroes.

McKernan

  • Price Range: $450K–$900K

  • Home Styles: Older bungalows, new infills, duplexes

  • Vibe: Quiet, academic, family-friendly

  • Amenities: LRT station, schools, near U of A

  • Transit & Commute: Excellent transit; 10–15 min to downtown

  • Pros: Great location, walkable, low-traffic

  • Cons: Higher price point, competitive for buyers

  • Fun Fact: Named after early settler John McKernan, it’s a favourite for U of A faculty and staff.

Highlands

  • Price Range: $400K–$750K

  • Home Styles: Historic homes, renovated character houses

  • Vibe: Peaceful, charming, artistic

  • Amenities: Highlands Golf Club, parks, local bakeries and boutiques

  • Transit & Commute: Moderate bus access, ~15 min to downtown

  • Pros: Scenic, established community with River Valley views

  • Cons: Older homes = more maintenance

  • Fun Fact: Highlands was named one of Canada’s top 10 neighbourhoods by “This Old House” magazine.

Ritchie

  • Price Range: $350K–$850K

  • Home Styles: Mix of older character homes and new infills

  • Vibe: Hip, walkable, community-driven

  • Amenities: Ritchie Market, Mill Creek Ravine, schools

  • Transit & Commute: Good transit and bike paths, 10–15 min to downtown

  • Pros: Trendy, access to nature, great local food scene

  • Cons: Parking can be tricky, older homes need updates

  • Fun Fact: Ritchie Market is a local hub with a brewery, butcher, and café.

🧭 Neighbourhood Guide: Overview Strategy

✅ 1. Organize by Lifestyle

This helps newcomers identify areas based on how they live rather than memorizing community names.

You could structure sections like this:

  • 🌆 Urban & Walkable: Oliver, Downtown, Strathcona

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly: Terwillegar, Summerside, Secord, Griesbach

  • 💼 Commuter Convenience: Clareview, Rutherford, Chappelle

  • 🌳 Nature-Loving & Quiet: Twin Brooks, Rhatigan Ridge, Wedgewood Heights

  • 🧑‍🎓 Student Areas: Garneau, Belgravia, McKernan

  • 🏡 Affordable for First-Time Buyers: Laurel, King Edward Park, Canora

  • 💎 Luxury Living: Windsor Park, Windermere, Westbrook Estates

This structure helps people self-select neighborhoods that suit their goals.

📍 2. Include a Searchable/Clickable Map

  • Interactive map that links to neighbourhood blurbs (you could embed a Google Map or use a plugin).

  • Filters for categories like: price range, schools, commute, transit access, etc.

🏘️ 3. Create Short Neighbourhood Profiles

Each profile could include:

  • Photo

  • Quick Stats: Average home price, population, typical home style (condo, detached, duplex)

  • Vibe: What it feels like to live there (e.g. “quiet suburb,” “young professionals”)

  • Amenities: Parks, schools, shopping, LRT access

  • Pros & Cons: Honest perspective is helpful!

  • Fun Fact or Local Highlight: Farmers’ market, cool café, mural, etc.

🧩 4. Offer Decision Tools

Consider adding:

  • “Where Should I Live in Edmonton?” quiz
    Short quiz that suggests a few neighbourhoods based on lifestyle and budget.

  • Comparison Charts
    Side-by-side of 3–5 popular neighbourhoods showing:

    • Price range

    • Commute time to downtown

    • Schools

    • Crime level

    • Walk score

🌐 5. Support with Internal Links

Link to related pages like:

  • Cost of Living

  • Transit Info

  • Buying a Home in Edmonton

  • Schools & Childcare

  • Jobs & Industries


5 Sample Neighbourhood Profiles (Newcomer-Friendly)

  • McKernan

    • Price Range: $450K–$900K

    • Home Styles: Older bungalows, new infills, duplexes

    • Vibe: Quiet, academic, family-friendly

    • Amenities: LRT station, schools, near U of A

    • Transit & Commute: Excellent transit; 10–15 min to downtown

    • Pros: Great location, walkable, low-traffic

    • Cons: Higher price point, competitive for buyers

    • Fun Fact: Named after early settler John McKernan, it’s a favourite for U of A faculty and staff.

    Twin Brooks

    • Price Range: $450K–$700K

    • Home Styles: Larger single-family homes

    • Vibe: Peaceful, nature-adjacent, suburban

    • Amenities: Ravines, parks, walking trails, great schools

    • Transit & Commute: Car-dependent; ~25–30 min to downtown

    • Pros: Quiet and green, great for families or retirees

    • Cons: No LRT access, longer commutes

    • Fun Fact: Surrounded by Blackmud and Whitemud Creek ravines, it’s a hidden gem for nature lovers.

    Clareview

    • Price Range: $180K–$400K

    • Home Styles: Townhomes, condos, some detached

    • Vibe: Budget-friendly, accessible

    • Amenities: Clareview Rec Centre, shopping plazas, LRT station

    • Transit & Commute: Excellent LRT access, ~25 min downtown

    • Pros: Affordable, transit hub, community services

    • Cons: Mostly high-density housing, less green space

    • Fun Fact: Clareview is one of the most transit-connected communities in northeast Edmonton.

    Glenridding Heights

    • Price Range: $400K–$650K

    • Home Styles: Newer detached and duplex homes

    • Vibe: Family-focused, modern suburb

    • Amenities: Parks, trails, close to Windermere shopping

    • Transit & Commute: Car required; ~30 min to downtown

    • Pros: Newer homes, walkable design, developing area

    • Cons: Limited transit, ongoing construction

    • Fun Fact: Known for its storm pond trails and family-friendly layout.

    King Edward Park

    • Price Range: $300K–$600K

    • Home Styles: Older bungalows, infill homes, duplexes

    • Vibe: Up-and-coming, central, residential

    • Amenities: Mill Creek Ravine, Bonnie Doon Mall, schools

    • Transit & Commute: Good bus + LRT access, 10–15 min to downtown

    • Pros: Central, green space access, affordable

    • Cons: Mix of new and old can feel inconsistent

    • Fun Fact: Borders the French-speaking neighbourhood of Bonnie Doon, home of Campus Saint-Jean.