Edmonton/North

North Edmonton is a sprawling suburban area of the City of Edmonton, Alberta. It is generally composed of low density residential neighbourhoods consisting of primarily single family detached homes and a few "power centres" (shopping developments).

Understand
After oil was discovered near Edmonton in 1947, the city started expanding to the north and hasn't really stopped since.

Neighbourhoods here are generally middle or lower class, and range in age from "old" (relatively, before the Second World War) to still being built. This area includes a former armed forces base (Griesbach) and municipal airport (Blatchford), both of which are being redeveloped.

This district includes the city's Arab district and Filipino neighbourhood, and is a good place to look for cheap and cheerful restaurant meals.

By car
North Edmonton is crossed by a large main road. 97 Street (Highway 28) is probably the biggest of them all. It goes from the Central district all the way through the north-side and out into the countryside. It takes you through residential areas and major big box retail areas. 137th Avenue is another big one, going east and west and is full of shops. Other major roads include: Fort Road, Victoria Trail, 167 Avenue, 66 Street, 127 Street, and Saint Albert Trail/Mark Messier Way.

North Edmonton is served by three highways: Yellowhead Trail (Highway 16), Manning Drive (Highway 15), and Anthony Henday Drive (Highway 216). The Yellowhead is the main one and can get you in and out of the city quickly and goes west–east. Manning Drive is an extension of Fort Road and goes to Fort Saskatchewan, a suburb 14 km away. The Anthony Henday is a ring road around the city with multiple exits on the north side.

Transit
Transit is available in the area but light rail only exists in the far east of this part of the city, whereas the rest of the Northside relies on buses which have limited frequencies in the more far-flung residential areas. The four Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations: covered here are Clareview, Coliseum, Stadium, and Belvedere (near Fort Road).

Buy
Shopping in this part of town generally isn't anything particularly interesting, pretty similar to other Canadian suburban areas, if that's what you're looking for, this place is fine.

Eat
North Edmonton eating is pretty typical of Albertan suburbs.


 * Mandolin Books and Coffee Company on 112 Avenue is a fantastic find.
 * Mandolin Books and Coffee Company on 112 Avenue is a fantastic find.
 * Mandolin Books and Coffee Company on 112 Avenue is a fantastic find.
 * Mandolin Books and Coffee Company on 112 Avenue is a fantastic find.
 * Mandolin Books and Coffee Company on 112 Avenue is a fantastic find.
 * Mandolin Books and Coffee Company on 112 Avenue is a fantastic find.

Stay safe
Areas around the Fort Road district (between Yellowhead and 135 Avenue) are best avoided at night. There are a lot of homeless, poor people and the number of dirty and drinking establishments in the area doesn't help.