Hudson Bay Park, Saskatoon

Hudson Bay Park
—  Neighborhood  —
Hudson Bay Park Streetscape
Country  Canada
Province  Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
Suburban Development Area Confederation Suburban Development Area
Neighbourhood Hudson Bay Park
Annexed
Construction 1940 and 1960
Government
 • Type Municipal (Ward )
 • Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
 • Councillor
Population (2006)
 • Total 1,830
 • Average Income $45,194
Time zone UTC (UTC-6)
City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods

Hudson Bay Park is geographically located in north west Saskatoon just south of Circle Drive along 33rd Street and Avenue P North. It is mainly characterized by single detached homes along with apartments that are less than five stories in height. Oliver Place and St. Joseph's Home are seniors residences located in this residential neighbourhood. [1] This locale honours the pioneers of Saskatoon, as well as providing two very large park spaces which curve through the neighbourhood. The community was under construction mainly during the post war years between 1940 and 1960 when there was a housing shortage.[2] The land for this neighbourhood was annexed during the City expansion around the time of 1910 to 1915.[3] Following elementary school, students usually attend Mount Royal Collegiate in the neighboring area of Mount Royal or E.D. Feehan Catholic High School on Avenue M North a part of Caswell Hill community. In 2006, the average home selling price was $125,383 and the average family size was 2.1 residents. Statistics c2005 - [4]

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History

City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods
Street Name Pioneer
Bowerman St. Allen Bowerman, a prominent developer
Howell Ave
Stewart Ave
John East Ave John East Iron Works
Valens Dr. VALENS, Dr. John A.[7]
Donald St.
Faulkner Cres. Faulkner, Norman[8]
Eby St. Mr. James Eby [9] [10] [11]
Tiffin Ave.
Statistics c2005 - [12]

Education

Area Parks

These parks host a variety of activities such as sports, recreational, play and fitness.[15]

Transportation

Circle Drive is a main thoroughfare through Saskatoon which connects with 33rd Street which runs through Hudson Bay Park.

City Transit

Hudson Bay Park is serviced by the City Transit Bus Route Saskatoon Transit.

Layout

The furthest roads to the east are Avenue H North (southerly section) and Avenue I North (Northerly section). Circle Drive marks the north and west section as it runs diagonally across the corner. 31st Street is the southern most boundary.

Riversdale Kiwanis Park is along the south west corner running along Edmonton Avenue which runs within the neighborhood parallel to Circle Drive. City of Saskatoon Vic Rempel Yards: Greenhouses and nursery are along 33rd Street and Avenue P North. St. Edward School is on Avenue P South across the street from the Riversdale Kiwanis Park. Henry Kelsey Park is along Avenue I North and Howell Avenue in the North east corner. Henry Kelsey School is located in the southern edge of the park along 33rd Street East.

Shopping

On Avenue P North is a small strip mall which contains Bow wow boutique at 1619 29th Street West. There are doctor's offices,Hair N' More, Bamboo Bistro Ltd in this strip mall as well as other amenities. There used to be a small grocery store at one time.

See also

Life

Kelsey Community Association provides recreational activities for the neighborhoods of Kelsey, Hudson Bay, McNab Park, and Mayfair.[16]

Location

North: Westview | Airport M A
West: Massey Place Hudson Bay Park East: Mayfair
South: Mount Royal | Westmount

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References

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