Pacific Heights, Saskatoon
| City of Saskatoon Neighborhoods | |
|---|---|
| Pacific Heights | |
| Confederation Suburban Development Area | |
| Population: | 4,265 |
| Average Family Income: | $51,862 |
| Average Household Size: | 3.3 |
| Homeownership: | 81.9% |
| Average Home Selling Price: | $96,996 |
| Municipal Ward: | 3 |
| Statistics c2005 - [1] | |
Pacific Heights is geographically located in north west Saskatoon. The main construction boom for this community was the 1970's decade which was the same time the City of Saskatoon annexed the land. [2] 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.[3] By September of 2007, these students will likely change to the closer high schools in the Blairmore SDA [4]
History
- The roadways are mainly named after prominent politicians and fathers of confederation. [5]
| List of community roadways] | |
|---|---|
| Street Name | Politician |
| Devonshire Cres, Way | Duke of Devonshire Governor General of Canada |
| Cockburn CRes. | James Cockburn; Father of confederation |
| Centennial Drive | |
| Pope Cres. | James Colledge Pope; Father of confederation |
| Vanier Cres., Way | Georges Vanier 2nd Governor General of Canada |
| Lloyd Cres. | |
| Mowat Cres. | Oliver Mowat; Father of confederation |
| Patterson Cres. | William Paterson |
| Mcdougall Cres. | William McDougall; Father of confederation |
| Haviland Cres. | Thomas Heath Haviland ; Father of confederation |
| Tache Cres. | Sir Etienne-Paschal Tache ; Father of confederation |
| Langevin Cres. | Sir Hector-Louis Langevin[6] |
| Dickey Cres. | Robert B. Dickey ; Father of confederation |
| Michener Cres., Way, Ct, Pl. | Roland Michener Governor General of Canada 1967–1974 |
| Statistics c2005 - [7] | |
Education
- Lester B. Pearson School Public Elementary School
- Father Vachon School Separate Elementary School
both Lester B.Pearson School and Father Vachon School are nestled side by each along Centennial Drive, their northern school yards extend out into Pacific Park.
Area Parks
- Pacific Park 19.10 acres
- Pacific Park 5.47 acres
- Atlantic Park 10.07 acres
Transportation
Saskatchewan Highway 14 extends out westward from 22nd Street West and is being revamped for the new neighborhood construction west of the old City limits. Blairmore SDA will soon define the new western city limits. Asquith and, Biggar will soon be the new bedroom communities as Saskatoon expands.
City Transit
Pacific Heights is serviced by the City Transit Bus Route Saskatoon Transit.
Layout
Diefenbaker Drive is a main artery which curves around the neighborhood on both the easthern and the northern limits. Monck Avenue defines the western edge, and the main City thoroughfare of 22nd Street West is the southern perimeter.Saskatchewan Highway 14
Shopping
Pacific Heights is served by the amenities provided next door at Confederation Suburban Centre especially 22nd Street Arterial Commercial District which is just across Diefenbaker Drive. Community residents will also soon enjoy those proferred by Blairmore Suburban Centre which is under construction.
See also
Life
Pacific Heights community Association puts on elementary school fun nights, and is responsible for assembling together a number of sports, recreational and fitness programs for the areas various age groups. The association also maintains their own website at Pacific Heights Community Association [8]
References
- ^ Pacific Heights pdf URL accessed April 9, 2007
- ^ Populace Spring 2006] URL accessed April 9, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps URL accessed April 9, 2007
- ^ Wikimapia URL accessed April 9, 2007
- ^ Populace Spring 2006] URL accessed April 9, 2007
- ^ Sir Hector-Louis Langevin - Canadian Confederation URL accessed april 9, 2007
- ^ Populace Spring 2006 URL accessed April 9, 2007
- ^ City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community ... URL accessed April 9, 2007
External Links
- Local Area Planning
- Saskatoon Neighborhoods Word Search Puzzle
- City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps
- Populace Spring 2006
Location
Coordinates: 52°8'0"N 106°44'27"W
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| North: Confederation Park | ||
| West: Neighborhood 1 Blairmore SDA | Pacific Heights | East: Confederation Suburban Centre |
| South: Blairmore Suburban Centre | Parkridge |
- ^ Selling an Idea or a ProductURL accessed January 27, 2007