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Glengarry, Edmonton

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Country
  
Canada

Quadrant
  
NW

Sector
  
Mature area

Elevation
  
678 m

Province
  
Alberta

City
  
Edmonton

Ward
  
7

Area
  
134 ha

Population
  
2,916 (2012)

Glengarry, Edmonton

Restaurants
  
Japanese Village, Good Buddy Restaura, Checkmate Donair, Canadian Asian Hospitalit, The Leaf Bar & Grill

Glengarry is a residential neighbourhood located in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Northgate Centre, a major shopping mall, is located in the neighbourhood's north west corner. North Town Mall is located immediately to the north of Glengarry in the neighbourhood of Northmount.

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Map of Glengarry, Edmonton, AB, Canada

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north by 137 Avenue, on the south by 132 Avenue, on the east by 82 Street and on the west by 97 Street.

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Glengarry had a population of 7003291600000000000♠2,916 living in 7003130100000000000♠1,301 dwellings, a -2.6% change from its 2009 population of 7003299400000000000♠2,994. With a land area of 1.34 km2 (0.52 sq mi), it had a population density of 7003217610000000000♠2,176.1 people/km2 in 2012.

Residential development

Residential development in Glengarry largely dates from after World War II and was substantially complete by 1985. According to the 2001 federal census, approximately one in seven (15.2%) residences were built between 1946 and 1960. Most of the development was during the 1960s, with seven out of every ten (70.8%) of all residences being constructed between 1961 and 1970. The remaining one in eight (12.6%) of residences were built between 1971 and 1985.

The most common type of residence in the neighbourhood, account for just over half (55%) of all residences according to the 2005 municipal census, is the single-family dwelling. Another one in five (21%) of all residences are row houses. Rented apartments in both low-rise and high-rise buildings account for another 17%. Duplexes account for the remaining 7%. Approximately three out of every four (73%) residences are owner-occupied while the reimaining one out of every four (27%) are rented.

Population mobility

The population of the neighbourhood is comparatively stable. According to the 2005 municipal census, approximately two out of every three residents (63.9%) had lived at the same address for five years or more.

Schools

There are four schools in Glengarry. St. Cecilia Junior High School and Archbishop Oleary High School are both operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System. Glengarry Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System. The Fresh Start Outreach High School is also located in the neighbourhood.

Queen Elizabeth High School is located just south of Glengarry in the adjoining neighbourhood of Killarney.

References

Glengarry, Edmonton Wikipedia