Quesnell Heights, Edmonton
Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Quesnell Heights is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by the Rio Terrace neighbourhood across 149 Street to the west, Whitemud Drive to the north and east, the North Saskatchewan River valley to the south, Quesnell Heights is also the smallest neighbourhood in Edmonton.[6]
Quesnell Heights | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
  Quesnell Heights Location of Quesnell Heights in Edmonton | |
| Coordinates: 53.510°N 113.574°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant[1] | NW |
| Ward[1] | sipiwiyiniwak |
| Sector[2] | Mature area |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Thu Parmar |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.21 km2 (0.081 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 667 m (2,188 ft) |
| Population (2012)[5] | |
• Total | 354 |
| • Density | 1,647.6/km2 (4,267/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) |  −10.6% |
| • Dwellings | 124 |
The community is represented by the Rio Terrace Community League, established in 1960, which maintains a community hall, outdoor rink and tennis courts located at 155 Street and 76 Avenue.[7][8]
History
Approximately 83% of construction in Quesnell Heights occurred during the 1960s with most of the remainder occurring during the 1970s.[9]
Demographics
Amenities
Quesnell Park, one hectare in size, is located near the geographic centre of the neighbourhood between Quesnell Road and Quesnell Crescent.
Housing
In 2005, all of the 118 dwelling units in Quesnell Heights were single-family dwellings, of which only one was occupied by a renter.[9]
