Capilano is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood, established in the 1950s, overlooks the scenic North Saskatchewan River valley.
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north, north west and north east by the North Saskatchewan River valley. To the west, the neighbourhood overlooks Wayne Gretzky Drive. The southern boundary west of 50 Street is 106 Avenue. From 50 Street, the neighbourhood boundary follows a zig zag path running north east until it reaches the Gold Bar Ravine. The Gold Bar Ravine forms the neighbourhood's eastern boundary.
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Residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred largely after the end of World War II with 84.6% of, or 17 out of every 20, dwelling being constructed between 1946 and 1960. Almost all of the remaining dwellings were built during the 1960s, and development was essentially complete by 1970.[1]
According to the 2005 municipal census, 100% of the residences in the neighbourhood were single family dwellings. Substantially all (96%) of the residences are owner occupied with only 4% being rented.[2]
There are two schools in the neighbourhood.
The Capilano Playschool is a play-based parent cooperative for 3 & 4 year olds. It is housed in Hardisty School, a K-9 Edmonton Public School located immediately south of Capilano in the Fulton neighbourhood.
The Edmonton Public School System's McNally High School is located to the west in the neighbourhood of Forest Heights.
The neighbourhood is located a short distance to the north of Edmonton's Capilano Mall, a major shopping centre.
To the west along 106 Avenue, Dawson Bridge provide direct access to the neighbourhood of Riverdale and the city's downtown core.
Travel north along Wayne Gretzky Drive provides direct access across the North Saskatchewan River to destinations in north east Edmonton including Rexall Place, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Northlands, and Concordia University College.
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| Forest Heights | Fulton Place, Gold Bar | Gold Bar |