Capilano is a residential neighbourhood in south east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood, established in the 1950s, overlooks the scenic North Saskatchewan River valley.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the north, north west and north east by the North Saskatchewan River valley. To the west, the neighbourhood overlooks Wayne Gretzky Drive. The southern boundary west of 50 Street is 106 Avenue. From 50 Street, the neighbourhood boundary follows a zig zag path running north east until it reaches the Gold Bar Ravine. The Gold Bar Ravine forms the neighbourhood's eastern boundary.

The community is represented by the Capilano Community League, established in 1958, which maintains a community hall, outdoor rink and tennis courts located at 54 Street and 108 Avenue.^[6][7]

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Capilano had a population of 2,692 living in 1,100 dwellings,^[5] a -2.6% change from its 2009 population of 2,764.^[8] With a land area of 1.3 km² (0.50 sq mi),^[4] it had a population density of 2,070.8 people/km² in 2012.^[4][5]

Residential development

Residential construction in the neighbourhood occurred largely after the end of World War II with 84.6% of, or 17 out of every 20, dwelling being constructed between 1946 and 1960. Almost all of the remaining dwellings were built during the 1960s, and development was essentially complete by 1970.^[9]

According to the 2005 municipal census, 100% of the residences in the neighbourhood were single-family dwellings. Substantially all (96%) of the residences are owner-occupied with only 4% being rented.^[10]

Schools

There are two schools in the neighbourhood:

• Suzuki Charter School
  • Suzuki Charter School occupies the former Capilano Elementary School. It is a charter school with classes from K-6 and preschool
• Edmonton Catholic School System
  • St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School

The Capilano Playschool is a play-based parent cooperative for 3 & 4 year olds. It is housed in Hardisty School, a K-9 Edmonton Public School located immediately south of Capilano in the Fulton neighbourhood.

The Edmonton Public School System's McNally High School is located to the west in the neighbourhood of Forest Heights.

Access to shopping, sites and services

The neighbourhood is located a short distance to the north of Edmonton's Capilano Mall, a major shopping centre, and the Capilano Transit Centre.

Capilano Transit Centre

The following bus routes serve the transit centre:^[13]The Capilano Transit Centre is located on the south side of the Capilano Mall. Amenities at this transit centre include a large shelter and pay phone. Thare are no vending machines, washrooms or park and ride services available at this transit centre.^[12]

*Source - Wikipedia