Holliston, Saskatoon
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| City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods | |
|---|---|
| Holliston | |
| Nutana Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 3,365 |
| Average Family Income: | $53,267 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.2 |
| Homeownership: | 64.0% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $124,323 |
| Municipal Ward: | 6 |
| Statistics c2005 - [1] | |
Holliston is a neighbourhood in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan that was developed during the housing shortage following the Second World War. [2] The Edmund Heights Limited Dividend Housing Project was constructed in Holliston in the 1950's to provide affordable housing for four decades.
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[edit] Layout
8th Street East is the northern border of Holliston. Wiggins Avenue demarks the western perimeter, whereas Preston Avenue the eastern. As the neighborhood development progresses north from Taylor Street to Adelaide Street the grid layout is abandoned in favour of crescents.
[edit] Shopping
Varsity Commons Shopping Centre provides a gas station and strip mall amenities within the neighbourhood. The 8th Street Arterial Commercial District on the southern border provides the community with access to a variety of retail experiences.
[edit] See also
[edit] Parks
- Canon Smith Park 4.55 acres
- Holliston Park 5.44 acres
- Jeffrey Park 0.83 acres
- Wiggins Park 2.89 acres
- George Ward Pool At 1915 5th Street East this outdoor pool hosts concession, diving boards, volleyball courts, green space, and barbecues. [3] The official opening was July 29, 1965. 29[4] The pool was named in honour of George Ward, Saskatoon's first Saskatoon Playgrounds Association's director(May 1930).[5] [6]
[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] Education
[edit] Recreation
The Holliston Community Association provides sports and leisure activities to both Hollison Neighborhood and the eastern edge of the Haultain neighborhood. [10]
[edit] Holliston celebrities
- Shaun Verreault of 'Wide Mouth Mason' attended Holliston Public Elementary School. During his public school years Safwan Javed, another band member moved here from Prince Edward Island and the two met and became friends. [11]
- George Ward, was a founding member of many recreational groups and events such as the Canadian Amateur Swimming Association, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, 1071 Canada Winter Games. He is honoured at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, as well as being the namesake of both George Ward Swimming Pool and the George Ward Citizenship Trophy. [12]
[edit] Location
Coordinates: 52°6'39"N 106°37'48"W
- Holliston, Saskatoon is at coordinates Coordinates:
| North: Grosvenor Park | ||
| West: Haultain | Queen Elizabeth | Holliston | East: Brevoort Park | Nutana S.C. |
| South: Nutana park |
[edit] References
- ^ Holliston Map & Profile (PDF)URL accessed February 17, 2007
- ^ History of Saskatoon
- ^ Tourism Saskatoon - George Ward PoolURL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon Archives - History of Saskatoon URL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ Sports & Recreation - Government of SaskatchewanURL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ Prairie Gold Saskatchewan Sports - Biography - Ward, GeorgeURL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ olliston | Saskatoon Public Schools URL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ Holliston School NewsletterURL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ Programs and Services Sion Middle School Grades 6 to 9 URL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ... URL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ iii Official Website of Wide Mouth Mason iii URL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ Prairie Gold Saskatchewan Sports - Biography - Ward, GeorgeURL accessed March 31, 2007
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007
[edit] External links
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
