Hudson Bay Park, Saskatoon

Hudson Bay Park
Neighbourhood

Hudson Bay Park Streetscape
Coordinates: 52°08′43″N 106°41′36″W / 52.145278°N 106.693333°W / 52.145278; -106.693333
Country  Canada
Province  Saskatchewan
City Saskatoon
Suburban Development Area Confederation SDA
Neighbourhood Hudson Bay Park
Construction 1940 and 1960
Government
 • Type Municipal (Ward )
 • Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
Population (2006)
 • Total 1,830
 • Average Income $45,194
Time zone UTC (UTC-6)
List of neighbourhoods in Saskatoon

Hudson Bay Park is geographically located in north west Saskatoon just south of Circle Drive along 33rd Street and Avenue P North. It is mainly characterized by single detached homes along with apartments that are less than five stories in height. Oliver Place and St. Joseph's Home are seniors residences located in this residential neighbourhood.[1] This locale honours the pioneers of Saskatoon, as well as providing two very large park spaces which curve through the neighbourhood. The community was under construction mainly during the post war years between 1940 and 1960 when there was a housing shortage.[2] The land for this neighbourhood was annexed during the City expansion around the time of 1910 to 1915.[3] Following elementary school, students usually attend Mount Royal Collegiate in the neighboring area of Mount Royal or E.D. Feehan Catholic High School on Avenue M North a part of Caswell Hill community. In 2006, the average family size was 2.1 residents. Statistics c2005 - [2] According to MLS data, the average sale price of a home as of 2013 was $268,880.[4]

St. Joseph's Home

History

City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods
Street Name Pioneer
Bowerman St. Allen Bowerman, a prominent developer
Howell Ave
Stewart Ave
John East Ave John East Iron Works
Valens Dr. VALENS, Dr. John A.[7]
Donald St.
Faulkner Cres. Faulkner, Norman[8]
Eby St. Mr. James Eby[9][10][11]
Tiffin Ave.
[3]

Education

École Henry Kelsey School
Address
16 Valens Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L 3S1
Canada
Information
Type Elementary
School board Saskatoon Public School Division
Principal Yvonne Denomy
Vice Principal Paul Bazin
Enrollment 376[12] (2016)
Education system Public
Language English, French
Feeder to Bedford Road Collegiate
Website École Henry Kelsey School
St. Edward School
Address
1002 Avenue P North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7L 2W7
Canada
Information
Type Elementary
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Opened 1957 (1957)[13]
School board Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Principal Jacqueline Doepker
Vice Principal Lisa Janssens
Grades Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment 206[12] (2016)
Education system Separate
Language English
Feeder to E. D. Feehan High School
Website St. Edward School

Area Parks

Henry Kelsey park

These parks host a variety of activities such as sports, recreational, play and fitness.[16]

Transportation

Henry Kelsey monument

Circle Drive is a main thoroughfare through Saskatoon which connects with 33rd Street which runs through Hudson Bay Park.

City Transit

Hudson Bay Park is serviced by the City Transit Bus Route 3 (Hudson Bay Park/City Centre) & Route 7 (Dundonald/City Centre) of Saskatoon Transit.

Layout

The furthest roads to the east are Avenue H North (southerly section) and Avenue I North (Northerly section). Circle Drive marks the north and west section as it runs diagonally across the corner. 31st Street is the southern most boundary.

Riversdale Kiwanis Park is along the south west corner running along Edmonton Avenue which runs within the neighbourhood parallel to Circle Drive. City of Saskatoon Vic Rempel Yards: Greenhouses and nursery are along 33rd Street and Avenue P North. St. Edward School is on Avenue P North across the street from the City tree Nursery. Henry Kelsey Park is along Avenue I North and Howell Avenue in the North east corner. Henry Kelsey School is located in the southern edge of the park along 33rd Street East.[17]

Shopping

On Avenue P North is a small strip mall which contains Bow wow boutique at 1619 29th Street West. There are doctor's offices,Hair N' More, Bamboo Bistro Ltd in this strip mall as well as other amenities. There used to be a small grocery store at one time. At 33rd St and Ave P, on the south-west corner is a small strip mall with a family restaurant and lounge called the Mediterranean Inn. At the north-west corner is the Westview Co-op, including a Credit Union, grocery store and service station, both originally built in the 1960s. The service station was demolished and rebuilt in October 2014, and a new grocery store opened in May 2015. A stand-alone Credit Union was also built, opening in April 2015.

See also

Life

Kelsey Community Association provides recreational activities for the neighbourhoods of Kelsey, Hudson Bay, McNab Park, and Mayfair.[18]

References

  1. ↑ Oliver Place (Seniors' Directory- Saskatoon Public Library) URL accessed April 9, 2007
  2. 1 2 Saskatoon Real Estate Resource Centre, Neighbourhoods, Hudson Bay Park URL accessed April 9, 2007
  3. 1 2 Populace Spring 2006 URL accessed April 9, 2007
  4. ↑ "Hudson Bay Park". Saskatoon Realty. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  5. ↑ SOS Elms: Newsletter Archives URL accessed April 9, 2007
  6. ↑ National Forest Week 2005 - Events and Activities URL accessed April 9, 2007
  7. ↑ URL accessed April 9, 2007
  8. ↑ PRAIRIE GOLD SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS (DISTINGUISHED DOZEN) URL accessed April 9, 2007
  9. ↑ Saskatoon Gen Web Project - Narratives of Saskatoon 1882-1912 URL accessed April 9, 2007
  10. ↑ Saskatoon Gen Web Project - Narratives of Saskatoon 1882-1912 URL accessed April 9, 2007
  11. ↑ About Trounce House URL accessed April 9, 2007
  12. 1 2 Active List of Saskatchewan Schools/Programs (PDF), retrieved 2016-11-28
  13. ↑ Celebrating a Century of Faith and Learning - A History of Saskatoon's Catholic Schools. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. 2015. p. 3. ISBN 978-0-9947443-0-2.
  14. ↑ "École Henry Kelsey School". Saskatoon Public School Division. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
  15. ↑ "St. Edward School". Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools. Retrieved 2015-07-04.
  16. ↑ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Infrastructure Services · Parks URL accessed April 9, 2007
  17. ↑ Selling an Idea or a Product URL accessed January 27, 2007
  18. ↑ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community Associations URL accessed April 9, 2007
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