Greater Strathcona: Walterdale Hill Northwest
Walterdale Hill Northwest sits on the south side of the North Saskatchewan River valley in Edmonton, Alberta, where 109 Street rises from the Walterdale Bridge toward the University of Alberta. This steep urban route links the river crossing with the neighbourhoods of Greater Strathcona and the south-side university district. Completed in 2017, the Walterdale Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing that replaced an older bridge at this long-established river connection. Nearby Old Strathcona preserves one of Edmonton’s best-known historic commercial areas, centred on Whyte Avenue and its independent shops, theatres and restored early-20th-century buildings. Wooded valley slopes give this busy road corridor a distinctly river-valley setting.
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The terrain around Greater Strathcona is a gently rolling river-valley setting south of the North Saskatchewan River, which has shaped both the urban form and local economy. This Edmonton district includes Old Strathcona, centred on Whyte Avenue, where early-20th-century commercial buildings, independent shops and theatres give the area a distinct street life. Strathcona was once a separate city before joining Edmonton in 1912. The High Level Bridge links the south side with downtown across the river valley, while the Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market remains a regular Saturday institution. Find related webcams around Edmonton and the North Saskatchewan River valley to build a fuller picture of Greater Strathcona.
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