Akinsdale – St. Albert’s Statement of Independence from Edmonton
Located on the south-eastern edge of St. Albert
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/
