Braeside – A Beautiful Neighbourhood by the Sturgeon River
Located centrally in St. Albert
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/
