Welcome to Alberta Ave! Your Guide to Our Neighbourhood
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About Alberta AveAlberta Avenue is a mature neighbourhood, located just north of downtown Edmonton. Alberta Avenue is bounded on the north by 122 Avenue, on the west by 97 Street, on the south by 111 Avenue, and on the east by 89 Street.
"The name of the neighbourhood was adopted from the historic name for 118 Avenue. The community has used the name Alberta Avenue since at least 1922, as the Alberta Avenue Community League was formed that year. The part of the Alberta Avenue neighbourhood between Norwood Boulevard and 118 Avenue was formerly known as Norwood. A portion, from 118 Avenue to 121 Avenue, was once called West Delton." -Naming Edmonton Alberta Avenue has a number of local businesses, services, and amenities for Edmontonians and visitors, including:
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Parks and Playgrounds in Alberta Ave
Playgrounds are among the most important environments for childhood development outside of the home. Alberta Ave has many playgrounds which allow children to stay active and build upon their social and creative skills while they have fun!
- Alberta Avenue Park & Playground - 9210 118 Ave NW
- Lorne Street Park & Playground - 9120 113 Ave NW
- Norwood Square & Playground - 9516 114 Ave NW
- Delton School Playground - 12126 89 St NW
- Norwood School Playground - 9516 114 Ave NW
- St. Faith Playground - 11725 93 St NW
- One World One Centre Playground - 12050 95A St NW
Local Businesses
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Alberta Avenue boasts more than 200 businesses and services, run by people who take pride in their family-owned stores.
118 is lined with cafes, service shops, food markets, restaurants, retail shops, featuring food and products from around the globe. Here, you may find businesses that are within our neighbourhood, to find more businesses along 118, check out The Alberta Avenue Business Association. |
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Schools
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Every child, including the world’s most disadvantaged, has the right to an education because it has the power to change lives. Education is free for all Canadian students in the public school system.
As a parent, you have a choice in where your child goes to school. There are many different schools offering a wide range of programs to meet your child's needs, abilities and interests. Learn more about programming and curriculum and factors to consider when choosing a school. Within our neighbourhood, we have Delton School, Norwood School, and One World One Centre, with many other schools surronding the area. |
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Delton Elementary School Delton offers a full day kindergarten program and regular classes from grades one to six. They also offer programming for students in Grades 1 - 6 who are identified as Opportunity. These are multi-age groupings of students who benefit from additional program support and smaller class sizes and support from a teacher and educational assistant. Delton has a 1/2/3 and 4/5/6 Behaviour and Learning Assistance program. Norwood School Norwood School offers full day Kindergarten and grades one to six. A Family Therapist and a Roots and Wings worker, both from the Family Centre, join the Norwood staff on a part time basis. They also have a Big Brothers Big Sisters Boys and Girls Club Community Facilitator here at the school two afternoons a week. One World One Centre This site offers Literacy (Foundation L to 4L) and CLB classes (1 - 6*). In addition, 1 Home Economics kitchen, Care for Newcomer Children (13 months to 5 years old), a playground, a gymnasium, and a student lounge with access to three other meeting areas. |
Website: https://delton.epsb.ca
Address: 12126 89 St NW Edmonton, AB T5B 3W4 Email: delton@epsb.ca Phone: (780) 477-8742 Website: https://norwood.epsb.ca
Address: 9520 111 Ave NW Edmonton, AB T5G 0A6 Phone: (780) 477-1002 Website: https://www.ecsd.net/page/11070/one-world-one-centre
Address: 12050 - 95 A Street Edmonton, AB T5G 1R7 Phone: (780) 473 - 2600 |