Country Canada Quadrant NW Sector West Elevation 677 m Province Alberta | City Edmonton Ward 5 Area 68 ha Population 1,888 (2012) | |
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Restaurants Chutney Restaurant, Fritou Chicken, Chutney, West Palace, Classic Abs Pizza & Ice Cream | ||
Gariepy is a residential neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. According to the City of Edmonton map utility, the neighbourhood "was named for Joseph Hormisdas Gariépy, an early pioneer merchant."
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Map of Gariepy, Edmonton, AB, Canada
The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by 178 Street, on the north by Callingwood Road, on the east by 170 Street, and on the south by the North Saskatchewan River valley.
Demographics
In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Gariepy had a population of 7003188800000000000♠1,888 living in 7002741000000000000♠741 dwellings, a -3% change from its 2009 population of 7003194600000000000♠1,946. With a land area of 0.68 km2 (0.26 sq mi), it had a population density of 7003277650000000000♠2,776.5 people/km2 in 2012.
Residential development
According to the 2001 federal census, residential development in Gariepy began in the 1970s when almost half (46.3%) of all residences in the neighbourhood were constructed. Most of the remainder (47.7%) were constructed during the 1980s. A small number (3.4%) were built during the 1960s while the remainder were constructed after 1990.
The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. These account for two out of every three (66%) of all residences. Apartment style condominiums account for 13% of all residences while duplexes account for 14% of all residences. The remaining 6% of residences are row houses. Substantially all (97%) of all residences are owner-occupied, with the remainder being rented.
Shopping and schools
Residents have access to West Edmonton Mall to the north along both 170 Street and 178 Street.
There is a single school in the neighbourhood, Centennial School, operated by the Edmonton Public School System.