Central Business District, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

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City of Prince Albert Neighbourhoods
Central Business District
Arial shot of Downtown Prince Albert
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Downtown, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan & Central Business District (Downtown), Prince Albert, Saskatchewan redirect here.

For more information on Central Business Districts see: Central business district.

The Central Business District is located in the heart of Prince Albert's downtown core. It is the dominant hub for retail, financial, personal and professional services in the city. Only regional shopping centers are permitted in the area.^[2] Although many national bank chains have branches in the area.

It is located from 2nd Ave West - Central Avenue and extends between 2nd and 3rd Avenue East. It also goes from 15th Street and goes to River Sreet. The Central Business District is situated in Midtown. Plus it is home to many local businesses, civil, provincial, and federal government services.

In the downtown of Prince Albert, many buildings are of architectural and historic value and interest still remain.^[1] Urban city planners as well as landscape architects have a concept of growth and development for the Prince Albert downtown area which will come to fruition in the year 2020. ^[3]

Contents 1 Demographics 2 Shopping Malls 2.1 Gateway Mall 2.2 MacIntosh Mall 3 Recreation 3.1 E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts 4 Events and Attractions 4.1 Past Events 5 Galleries 6 Features 7 Heritage Buildings 8 Hotels/Motels 9 Resources 10 Notes 11 External links

[edit] Demographics

There are many seniors high rise complexes in the area.

[edit] Shopping Malls

The existing retail areas are being enriched and expanded to provide new investment opportunities and incentive programs for the third largest city of Saskatchewan.^[4]

[edit] Gateway Mall

The Gateway is the main mall in the area. It's houses over 50 shops and businesses. This includes major chains and local businesses

[edit] MacIntosh Mall

MacIntosh Mall is the smaller mall attached to the Co-op. It houses many services and local businesses.

[edit] Recreation

[edit] E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts

The E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts is located in heart of downtown with a focus on bringing more shows, concerts, musicals, plays, conventions, etc. to Prince Albert.

[edit] Events and Attractions

The Prince Albert Central Business district hosts several events such as^[5]:

• 1912 Dinner Gala at Museum
• Chautauqua Street Fair
• Christmas shopping
• Downtown Old Fashioned Christmas
• The Downtown Street Fair
• Historical Walking Tour
• Santa Clause Parade

[edit] Past Events

• Founders Day

[edit] Galleries

The Foyer Gallery is located on the second floor of the Prince Albert Arts Centre. It showcases many local, provincial, and national artists throughout the year. Many of the showcases are dedicated to promoting the aboriginal artists throughout the city, province, and country.

The Art Gallery of Prince Albert is in the E.A. Rawlinson Centre for the Arts and it's focus is primarily on comtemperary art.^[6] It is located on 12th St. West.

The Grace Campbell Art Gallery is located in the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library. The gallery has monthly exhibitions featuring local, provinical, and national artists.

The Red Door Gallery is located in the Bison Cafe on Central Avenue. The works are said to have a unique and ecentric flair to them.

[edit] Features

• Memorial Square
• Prince Albert City Hall

• The new Saskatchewan Forest Centre is located in the downtown core. Prince Albert, the gateway to the north is alson renown for its location on the tree line of Saskatchewan where prairie meets pine. At the crux of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Pehonan Parkway, northern Saskatchewan has enjoyed economic success with its forestry industry. ^[7]

[edit] Heritage Buildings

These heritage sites help to build and maintain a positive identity and historical tourist infrastructure for the Prince Albert business district.

• Blockhouse from the 1885 Rebellion - Located in Kinsmen Park.

• Former Prince Albert City Hall and Opera House was originally built in 1892 when Saskatchewan was known as the NWT. It has been officially proclaimed a municipal heritage property as well as being recognized as one of the National historic sites of Canada. There are not many 19th century town halls which are still standing today. Currently it is known as the Prince Albert Arts Centre which is located at 1010 Central Avenue.^[8]

• The Central Fire Hall which was originally established in 1911, now houses The Prince Albert Historical Museum. This turn of the century fire hall has been designated as as Municipal Heritage Site on Central Avenue.^[9]

• The Provincial Courthouse of Prince Albert on Central Avenue has also Municipal Heritage Site status.^[10]

• The Cathedral Church of St. Alban the Martyr. Significant churches downtown include St. Alban’s Anglican Cathedral, St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church and Wesley United Church.
• Keyhole Castle
• First Presbyterian Church/School - The church is located in the downtown core and the school is located in Kinsmen Park.

[edit] Hotels/Motels

• Marlboro Inn
• The National Hotel - Located at 906 1st Avenue West.

[edit] Resources

• Art Gallery of Prince Albert map - Retrieved on July 3, 2007
• 2006 election ward map - Retrieved on July 3, 2007

[edit] Notes

[edit] External links

• Art Gallery of Prince Albert
• City of Prince Albert website