A bit of a site announcement before we get to the neighbourhood tour: postings have been suffering lately — this has been due to my novice skills as a blogger, and I take full responsibility for that. I had been trying to create content during the workweek, where time is at a premium for me.
Thus, ALL content for this blog will be created on weekends from here on, and it will be posted by me hitting the “publish” button on the day it is to be posted – any updates that are necessary (events listings) will be done as required.
And now on to the good stuff…!
Avonmore is bounded on the north by 76 Ave, on the east by 75 St, on the south by Argyll Road, and on the west by the Mill Creek Ravine.
I started off in the parking lot of Allsports Replay. Now I’m a big fan of second-hand stores, so the idea of picking up some quality gear for cheap appealed to me. Being late in the day, it was closed. Drats! It’ll have to wait until another day…
On the west side of the neighbourhood, the Mill Creek Ravine provides many opportunities for recreation in the River Valley. On this day, the neighbourhood kids were making use of the last of the winter’s snow for sledding at the time (knowing nothing of the cruel April to follow)!
It might be to hard to see in this picture (I didn’t use the zoom in this one, d’oh!) but like Argyll, Avonmore has great views of the Downtown skyline, with the blue glass Manulife Place clearly visible.
Density fans will be pleased to learn that Avonmore has a HUGE condo complex near 76 ave, on the Mill Creek Ravine. A great option for condo living enthusiasts!
What? No more outdoor shinny hockey?! Mommmmmmyyyy!
Overall, Avonmore is a well-situated neighbourhood, with easy access to the Sherwood Park Freeway and Downtown. As far as amenities go, it has backyard access to Mill Creek Ravine, and Casino Edmonton is on the opposite side of Argyll Road from the southeast boundary of Avonmore. The Four Points Sheraton also makes for an easy walk-in brunch on a lazy Sunday.
As far as real estate goes, this area is starter home city, if 700-1200 sq foot 1950’s bungalows is what you are seeking. Otherwise there is a condo complex near 76 Ave, and infill homes that are bigger are sprinkled throughout South Central Edmonton!
