July 2019

History

• Originally, Akinsdale was referred to as neighbourhood 10
• In 1973, construction began
• Akinsdale was strategically built to act as a border for St. Albert to stop Edmonton from taking it over during their rapid expansion
• Due to demand and impatient residences, many were allowed to move into houses before proper infrastructure was completed – many houses lacked telephone lines, street lights, side walks and paved roads – some residence would even wake up with livestock from local farms in their front yard
• In 1982, Elmer S. Gish was built
• In 1983, Akinsdale and Kinex Twin Arenas were completed and opened

Fun Fact

• When Akinsdale was constructed, Edmonton and St. Albert were separated by a four kilometre wide patch of farmland. Now they are only separated by a single ring road

Demographics

• Population: 4,844
• Average Age: 7 years – adults
• Number of homes: 2,017
• Styles of homes: Apartments: 294, Duplex/townhome: 172, Institution: 231, Single Detached: 1,288, Mobile homes/basement suite or unspecified: 32

Amenities/Unique Features

• Nearby Schools: Elmer S. Gish, Lorne Akins, Paul Kane High School
• Akinsdale and  Kinex  Arena
• The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints
• Attwood Park, Arbor Park, Alpine Park Rink and outdoor baseball diamonds
• Many parks, play structures and greenspace throughout the neighbourhood
• Near Gateway Village Shopping Centre: Safeway, Superstore, Tim Hortons and more
• In the center of Akinsdale, there is a small commercial center that has an arts studio, child care, 7- eleven, Lb’s Pub
• Easy access to Edmonton via St. Albert Trail and Campbell Road
• Outdoor rink, tennis courts, small commercial area

Properties for Sale:

• 16 Acorn Crescent – $374,900 – 4 Bed/2 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/16-acorn-crescent/

History

• Established in 1903
• Takes up 129 Hectares
• One of the few neighbourhoods in St. Albert that has a back lanes/alley way features
• In 1958, Sir Alexander Mackenzie school was opened
• Fowler track opened in 1979 as part of the Alberta Summer Games
• By 1970, majority of lots were completely developed and more estate homes were being constructed
• In 1980’s, city of St. Albert implemented a motion to maintain single family homes and stop construction of new estate homes
• To this day, many estate homes still remain in the community, however majority of the homes are single detached

Fun Fact

• Brae – means hillside – which is suitable due to Braeside’s slope towards the Sturgeon River

Demographics

• Population was 2,791 people
• Average Age 40.4 years – adults
• Number of homes: 1,142
• Styles of homes: Apartments: 113, Duplex/townhome: 168, Single detached: 836, Mobile homes/basement suite or unspecified: 25

Amenities/Unique Features

• Nearby Schools: Leo Nickerson, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Lorne Akins, Paul Kane, Fowler
• Located near Downtown St. Albert – the Perron District
• Footbridge leads right to St. Albert Centre
• Close access to Edmonton via St. Albert Trail
• Close to Fowler Athletic Park, Fountain Park Recreation Center, and tennis courts
• Many walking trails that lead to Red Willow Park and Trail, Braeside Ravine and the Sturgeon River
• Mature community with large trees for privacy and a picturesque landscape
• Outdoor rink and plenty of greenspace
• Braeside Presbyterian Church

Properties for Sale:

• 13 Beacon Crescent – $249,900 – 1260 SQF – 3 Bed/2.5 Bath – Contact Keir –https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/13-beacon-crescent/
• 7 Beaverbrook Crescent – $394,900 – 1205 SQF – 5 Bed/2.5 Bath – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/7-beaverbrook-crescent/

History

• In 1928, Peter and Mary Sernowski received the land
• Peter and Mary owned and cultivated over 100 acres of land, a portion of which is now Oakmont
• In the 1970’s Peter and Mary’s daughter, June and her husband Robert, inherited a portion of the land.
• Land was originally used for farming hay and hosting a community garden
• In 2011, Robert and June sold a part of the land to Sarasota Homes for Orchard Court
• June and Robert still call Oakmont home and enjoy being surrounded by families who also get to enjoy the land

Demographics

• Population of 3,496 people
• Average Age: 7 years – adults
• Number of homes: 1,343
• Styles of homes: Apartment: 160, Duplex/townhome: 141, single detached: 1,034, Basement suite, Mobile homes + unspecified: 8

Amenities/Unique Features

• Located near the Shops of Boudreau – Mercato Italian Market, Buco, Swish Flowers, Who Cares Wear and more
• Nearby Schools: Ecole Alexandre Tache, Keenoshayo, Neil M Ross
• Large park with an outdoor skating rink and greenspace
• Walking paths through treed areas, greenspace and to several play structures
• Backs along the Sturgeon River with many walking trails that link to Red Willow Park
• Walking distance from the St. Albert Botanic Park

Properties for Sale:

#21, 30 Oak Vista Drive – $234,900 – 893 SQF – 2 Bed/1 Bath – Contact Matt – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/21-30-oak-vista-drive-2/

7 Oakcrest Terrace – $537,000 – 1402 SQF – 3 Bed/2.5 Bath – Contact Keir  – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/7-oakcrest-terrace/

54 Orchard Court – $824,900 – 1559 SQF – 3 Bed/2.3 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/54-orchard-court-2/

2 Oak Point – $899,500 – 1979 SQF – 4 Bed/3 Baths – Contact Keir – https://sarasotarealty.ca/listings/2-oak-point-2/

Past Projects:

The Orchard of Oakmont: http://sarasotahomes.ca/about-the-orchard/