Fairhaven, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
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| Fairhaven | |
| Confederation Suburban Development Area | |
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| Population: | 4,990 |
| Average Family Income: | $47,591 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.6 |
| Homeownership: | 49.9% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $108,106 |
| Municipal Ward: | 3 |
| Statistics c2005 - [1] | |
Fairhaven is a family oriented neighborhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is nestled close to both Catholic and public elementary schools. A small strip mall is within the Fairhaven subdivision, and the Confederation Suburban Centre provides many neighboring shopping amenities to the north.
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[edit] History
The history of Fairhaven as a neighborhood of Saskatoon is within current years being established between 1971 and 1985.
Sarah Shatwell Pendygrasse arrived from England in 1887 and was awarded a dominion land grant patent at SE section 20 township 36 range 5 W of the 3rd meridian, Saskatchewan provisional district, North West Territories on December 12, 1892.[2] Her son Harold L. S. Pendygrasse homestead at NE Section 20 township 35 Range 3 W of the 3rd meridian. At 1919 St. Henry Avenue, Exhibition subdivision the Pendygrasse Home built by Harold Pendygrasse in 1910 has been declared a municipal heritage site. It is built on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river east side of Saskatoon.[3]
The following are some of the names of courts in the Fairhaven community. Bushe - S.E. Bushe;Crimp - E.H. Crimp;Forrester -G.A. Forrester;`Olmstead - J.J. Olmstead; Priel - James Priel were all previous city councillors of Saskatoon[4]
[edit] Education
- St. Mark School Separate Elementary School[5]
- Fairhaven School Public Elementary School
[edit] Area parks
Herbert S. Sears Park 20.87 acres[6] Herbert S. (Bert) Sears (1907-1993) was a mayor of Saskatoon 1972-76.[7]
[edit] Transportation
[edit] City transit
Fairhaven is serviced by the City Transit Bus Route Saskatoon Transit.
[edit] Layout
Fairmont Drive provides the eastern boundary of Fairhaven. Fairlight Drive arcs above to the north as well as the western edge. Lochrie Crescent and Barber Place, Terrace, and Court are connected to Pendygrasse road and are included within the southern perimeter of Fairhaven. The Canadian Pacific Railway delimits the southern edge.
[edit] Life
Fairhaven Community Association provides recreational activities at both St. Mark and Fairhaven school, as well as using the common green space between them provided by Herbert S. Sears Park.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ FairhavenURL accessed March 3, 2007
- ^ Sarah Shatwell PendygrasseURL accessed March 3, 2007
- ^ Exploring The Wonder City - Driving TourURL accessed March 3, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon Archives - History of SaskatoonURL accessed March 3, 2007
- ^ Fairhaven School URL accessed March 3, 2007
- ^ Herbert S. Sears ParkURL accessed March 3, 2007
- ^ Herbert S. "Bert" SearsURL accessed March 3, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ...URL accessed March 3, 2007
[edit] External links
- Local Area Planning
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
[edit] Location
Coordinates: 52°7'18"N 106°43'40"W
- Maps and aerial photos
- WikiSatellite view at WikiMapia
- Street map from Mapquest or Google Maps
- Satellite image from Google Maps
- Topographical map from Maptech
| North: Confederation Suburban Centre | ||
| West: Parkridge | Fairhaven | East: Confederation Suburban Centre |
| South: AgPro Industrial | Montgomery Place |
