Hidden Gem Neighbourhoods for Edmonton real estate

Edmonton isn’t just the capital of Alberta. It’s actually North America’s northernmost metropolitan area and a treasure trove of sights, sounds and smells. If you’re in the market for Edmonton real estate, consider the following neighbourhood destinations.

Central McDougall

As the name implies, Central McDougall is quite central to Edmonton overall. The base of many independent shops and some historic buildings, Central McDougall is where many Edmontonian families and students call home. It is also home to the Royal Alexandra Hospital and the Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts which are both just a short distance from the popular Kingsway Mall.

Woodcroft

Located in the northwest side of Edmonton, Woodcroft has been a mainstay of the city for decades. Ideal for families, the neighbourhood is home to an ice rink, the Woodcroft branch of the Edmonton Public Library, the Peter Hemingway Fitness Centre and more facilities. Perhaps its greatest draw is its proximity to Coronation Park, a multi-purpose park renowned for its beauty.

Ottewell

Part of Edmonton’s east side, Ottewell is one of Edmonton’s largest neighbourhoods with a gross area of more than 250 hectares. Several schools, parks and facilities make the neighbourhood quite liveable while the Capilano Mall has you covered for all your shopping needs.

While the West Edmonton Mall, North America’s largest, is often the focal point of Alberta’s capital, there’s much more to see in hidden gem neighbourhoods like these. The Edmonton real estate market has plenty to offer by way of properties, lifestyle and liveability. Don’t be afraid to explore!

By Lydia McNutt|2019-12-18T21:58:05-05:00September 9th, 2019|Buying & Selling, Buying Tips|Comments Off

PR & Content Manager RE/MAX INTEGRA, Ontario-Atlantic Canada

Lydia McNutt is an award-winning writer and editor, who’s interest in real estate, creative flair and love of the written word have brought her to RE/MAX. As Manager of Public Relations and Content at RE/MAX, Lydia is responsible for the creation and curation of content that informs homebuyers and sellers, and empowers them on their journey. Lydia executes on RE/MAX's public relations, communications and social media strategies, which includes developing reports, featured content and the consumer-facing blog at remax.ca. Lydia has been published nationally, on topics ranging from real estate, decor and design, to finance, business, technology, entertainment and lifestyle. When she’s not head-down at her writing desk, Lydia is blissfully “momming it up” in Oakville, Ontario, where she lives with her husband, two kids and their chocolate lab, Betty. Email Lydia at lmcnutt@remaxintegra.com.