Highlands, Edmonton

Name: Highlands
Address: Edmonton, Canada

#315 among attractions in Edmonton

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Highlands is a residential neighbourhood in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley. The area was annexed by Edmonton in 1912, and "was named in a contest offering a 50-dollar prize." In 2012, Highlands was ranked one of Canada's top ten neighbourhoods of old homes by the magazine This Old House. ()

Area: 0.44 mi²Coordinates: 53°34'2"N, 113°25'55"W

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Northeast Edmonton (Highlands)Edmonton Canada

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Highlands – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton Expo Centre, Gold Bar Park, Capilano Bridge.

1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton
27 min walk • Northlands Coliseum, once a bustling hub of sporting events and entertainment in Edmonton, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's rich history in athletics and community gatherings. This multi-purpose arena, originally known as the Edmonton Coliseum and later as...
1 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton
27 min walk • The Edmonton Expo Centre, formerly the Northlands AgriCom and also known as the Edmonton Exposition and Conference Centre is a multi-purpose convention centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
1.4 miSE
Park
Gold Bar Park, Edmonton
35 min walk • Gold Bar Park is a municipal park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is part of the North Saskatchewan River valley parks system. The park features numerous small ponds and paved paths. A municipal waste water treatment plant is located right south of the park.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Capilano Bridge, Edmonton
22 min walk • The Capilano Bridge is a six lane bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1969, is named for the nearby Capilano neighbourhood, and is part of Wayne Gretzky Drive.
1 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Northlands Park, Edmonton
27 min walk • Northlands Park was the "Alberta A circuit" horse racing track at Northlands in Edmonton, Alberta. The horse racing season generally consisted of a spring harness meet from February/March, a Thoroughbred meet from May/June to September/October and a fall harness meet to mid-December.
1.3 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bergman, Edmonton
33 min walk • Bergman is a neighbourhood in east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada located immediately to the north of the Town of Beverly townsite. The neighbourhood is named for Gustav C. Bergman who was elected mayor of Beverly in the first municipal election after Beverly incorporated as a town in 1914.
1.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood, Edmonton
30 min walk • Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada. The district was created in 2004 when it was merged with Edmonton-Highlands and Edmonton-Norwood.
0.9 miSW
Neighbourhood
Virginia Park, Edmonton
24 min walk • Virginia Park is a neighbourhood in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is located between the North Saskatchewan River valley to the south and Northlands Park to the north. Its eastern boundary overlooks Wayne Gretzky Drive.
0.6 miNW
Neighbourhood
Montrose, Edmonton
17 min walk • Montrose is a residential neighbourhood in north east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded on the north by the Yellowhead Trail, on the west by the Canadian National Railway right of way and the north east line of the Edmonton Transit Service's LRT system, on the south by 118 Avenue, and on the east by 58 Street.
0.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Capilano, Edmonton
24 min walk • 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.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Beverly Heights, Edmonton
30 min walk • Beverly Heights is a neighbourhood in east Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Originally part of the Town of Beverly, Beverly Heights became a part of Edmonton in 1961 when the town amalgamated with Edmonton.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Highlands?

Nearby attractions include Montrose, Edmonton (17 min walk), Newton, Edmonton (18 min walk), Capilano Bridge, Edmonton (22 min walk), Virginia Park, Edmonton (24 min walk).

How to get to Highlands by public transport?

The nearest stations to Highlands:

Light rail

Coliseum • Lines: 501 (29 min walk)

Bus

76 Street & 120 Ave • Lines: 2-Owl (30 min walk)
Coliseum Transit Centre • Lines: 2, 2-Owl, 5 (30 min walk)