Incorporated as a town in 1892 with a population of 700 and then as a city in 1904 with a population of 8,350, Edmonton became the capital of Alberta when the province was formed a year later, on September 1, 1905.
Who lived in Edmonton first?
Archaeological evidence indicates that, for some 3,000 years before the arrival of Europeans in the 19th century, the area around what is now Edmonton, in the North Saskatchewan River valley, was the site of seasonal settlement by aboriginal hunting peoples.
When was Edmonton first settled?
1870s
What is the best area in Edmonton to live?
- Downtown Edmonton. If you love the buzz that comes with a fast-paced urban lifestyle, Downtown Edmonton is for you.
- Ritchie.
- Strathcona.
- Aspen Gardens.
- Garneau.
What are the zones in Edmonton?
- WEST EDMONTON: ZONE 58: Breckenridge, Greens, Glastenbury.
- NORTHWEST EDMONTON: ZONE 59: Rural West Big Lake, Westview Village, Mobile Park, Winterburn Ind East.
- NORTHEAST EDMONTON: ZONE 50: (see map)
- SOUTHWEST EDMONTON: ZONE 55: Blackburne, MacEwan, and Richford.
- SOUTHEAST.
- MAP:
What counts as northern Alberta?
Northern Alberta
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Largest population centres