Greystone Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
|---|---|
| Greystone Heights | |
| Nutana Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 2,340 |
| Average Family Income: | $65,782 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.4 |
| Homeownership: | 61.4% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $137,137 |
| Municipal Ward: | 8 |
| Statistics c2005 - [1] | |
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[edit] Greystone Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
The Greystone Heights neighborhood is a diverse mix of ages in a community which was constructed in the 1960's. [2]
[edit] Layout
Greystone Heights is nestled just north of 8th Street and applies the court system around Main Street, and continues with crescents until the northern border of 14th Street East. Preston Avenue is the western border and Greystone Heights extends as far east as Circle Drive.[3]
[edit] Education
The Greystone Heights school combined with Dundurn School and were involved in the Brightwater Science and Environment program to explore the Brightwater Watershed.[7]
[edit] History
According to Wikimapia there was a drive in theatre located at the corner of 8th Street East and Preston Avenue until the development of the neighborhood in the 1960's[8] As well several streets, and crescents are named in honour of Canadian professors and Universities.
[edit] Shopping
Being that the neighborhood of Greystone Heights is to the north of the 8th Street Arterial Commercial District, it is home to amenities such as Real Canadian Superstore, Winners, London Drugs, Staples and several other restaurants and stores.
[edit] See also
[edit] Area Parks
- Morton Park 0.23 acres
- Holland Park 1.71 acres
- St. Patrick Park 1.4 acres
- Greystone Park 10.87 acres
- Albert Milne Park 1.85 acres
[edit] Transportation
[edit] City Transit
8th Street East is a main thoroughfare through the city of Saskatoon with easy access to intersecting provincial highways.
[edit] Lifestyle
Crafts and fitness opportunities are available through the concerted efforts of the Greystone Heights Community Association. [9] [10]
[edit] Location
Coordinates: 52°6'55"N 106°37'17"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
http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=52116336&x=-106613731&z=15&l=0&m=a&v=2&show=/1538845/
| North: University of Saskatchewan South Lands management Area | ||
| West: Grosvenor Park | Greystone Heights | East: College Park |
| South: Brevoort Park |
[edit] References
- ^ Greystone Heights Map & Profile (PDF)URL accssed April 1, 2007
- ^ Greystone Heights Map & Profile (PDF)URL accssed April 1, 2007
- ^ Greystone Heights Map & Profile (PDF)URL accssed April 1, 2007
- ^ greystone heights school URL accessed March 29, 2007
- ^ Greystone Heights | Saskatoon Public Schools URL accessed March 29, 2007
- ^ Greystone Heights Schoolground Rejuvenation - Environment Canada URL accessed March 29, 2007
- ^ Tabloid 2005.pmd Educational Partnerships Active In Dundurn URL accessed March 29, 2007
- ^ Wikimapia: Canada / Saskatchewan / Saskatoon, 5 km from Center URL accessed March 29, 2007
- ^ GREYSTONE HEIGHTS URL accessed March 29, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ... URL accessed March 29, 2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
[edit] External Links
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
