Forest Heights, Edmonton
Neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Forest Heights is a residential neighbourhood in east central Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that overlooks the North Saskatchewan River valley to the north and west. Four bridges provide access to destinations on the north side of the river.
Forest Heights | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Forest Heights in Edmonton | |
Coordinates: 53.545°N 113.451°W / 53.545; -113.451 | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Edmonton |
Quadrant[1] | NW |
Ward[1] | Métis |
Sector[2] | Mature area |
Government | |
• Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
• Councillor | Ashley Salvador |
Area | |
• Total | 1.63 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 662 m (2,172 ft) |
Population (2012)[5] | |
• Total | 3,995 |
• Density | 2,450.9/km2 (6,348/sq mi) |
• Change (2009–12) | 1.4% |
• Dwellings | 2,149 |
The neighbourhood is bounded on the north and west by the North Saskatchewan River valley, on the east by Wayne Gretzky Drive and 75 Street, and on the south by 98 Avenue. 106 Avenue cuts through the neighbourhood.
The community is represented by the Forest/Terrace Heights Community League, established in 1920, which maintains a community hall and outdoor rink located at 80 Street and 101 Avenue.[6][7]