This well-established neighbourhood features 107th Avenue to the north and Stony Plain Road and a beautiful and quiet ravine to the south. Following Edmonton’s grid system, 149th to 142nd Streets act as western and eastern borders, respectively. For film trivia fans, Stony Plain Road features a bus stop that was immortalized in the Canadian indie film, Hard Core Logo.
As with many older neighbourhoods like Grovenor, you’ll find plenty of quiet pockets and fresh air in the plentiful wooded areas. The City of Edmonton’s neighbourhood profile shows half of the residents are raising children, and two-thirds have lived in the area for more than 10 years. An active neighbourhood, the people enjoy taking part in local sports. Many local businesses in Grovenor focus on fitness.
A typical weekend morning in the summer likely includes waking up to the sounds of lawnmowers. Community League members in Grovenor can enjoy free skating at the rink in winter (there's a small fee for non-members). Expect to see convoys of cyclists with child carriages travelling down to the shopping complex southeast of Grovenor. Café Rista offers artisan coffee while Tasty Tomato is a long-running Italian restaurant.
Grovenor features a mostly Caucasian population, and there's a large focus on families. The residents are typically between 30 and 60 years of age, with one in five under the age of 19. From the 2011 Statistics Canada census, the average household income is upper middle class at $124,000. You’ll find married couples and single-parent families alongside common-law couples. St. Paul’s Anglican Church serves the spiritual needs of the neighbourhood.
Grovenor Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School Board and is the only school in the community. With a single church, skating rink, and park, your backyard may be your most popular hangout. Family clinics are located in a professional building in the southeast corner of Grovenor. The nearby ravine and a shopping complex across the street from it means residents can easily walk for daily errands.
Stony Plain Road bisects the community on the south end, making downtown Edmonton very accessible. To the west you can easily access West Edmonton Mall. Anthony Henday Drive is nearby, providing easy connection to the rest of Edmonton. Frequent and important bus routes run along Stony Plain. An LRT line has been approved by city council for this area and will most likely run through the south of Grovenor.
Stony Plain Road after 149th Street has had a less-than-stellar reputation. Fortunately, that starts after 149th Street, although minor spillover shouldn't be surprising. The EPS Crime Map shows there are typically few crimes occurring in the community, which offers a promising level of safety. The family atmosphere really shines in Grovenor, and that may not draw in the noise of a younger population.
You can grab a healthy breakfast at a great price at Café Rista. And while the average household income in this area is higher than what you'd find in some neighbouring communities, goods and services have remained quite affordable. Representative of the active residents, sports and fitness-themed businesses are thriving in Grovenor.
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Perfect for family gatherings and large get-togethers, the hall is equipped with a kitchen and great natural lighting. Fair hourly and daily rates are available, with a good discount to community members.
more infoThis café is family-owned and brings fresh food to the community that the owners love. Available for family gatherings and catering, stop in for breakfast or lunch and be treated like family.
more infoTasty Tom’s has been an Edmonton staple for decades. Find a babysitter for your next date night away from the kids and be sure to try the mango ice cream.
more infoThe Grovenor Community rink and school grounds play host to outdoor soccer during the spring and summer months. Activities like skating and hockey are also available in the winter months.
more infoThe walking and cycling trails lead you to the North Saskatchewan River and the MacKinnon Ravine Park. The entrance is on the south end of Grovenor and is perfect for family picnics and day trips.
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