Homesteader, Edmonton
Homesteader is a residential neighbourhood in the Hermitage area of north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Homesteader | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
Homesteader Location of Homesteader in Edmonton | |
| Coordinates: 53.587°N 113.407°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | Dene |
| Sector | Northeast |
| Area | Hermitage |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Aaron Paquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 654 m (2,146 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 3,283 |
| • Density | 2,077.8/km2 (5,381/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) | −5.7% |
| • Dwellings | 1,302 |
The neighbourhood is bounded on the south by Yellowhead Trail, on the west by 50 Street, and on the north by Kennedale Ravine. To the south of Hermitage Road, the eastern boundary is approximately half a block east of 12 Avenue. North of Hermitage Road, the western boundary follows Hooke Road and Homestead Crescent. Hermitage Road passes through the neighbourhood.
Residents have access to the Edmonton LRT system at Belvedere station to the west of the neighbourhood. The LRT provides access to the downtown core, the University of Alberta, Northlands, the Coliseum, and Commonwealth Stadium.
The community is represented by the Homesteader Community League, established in 1976, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at Hermitage Road and 127 Avenue.