If you’re looking for a Southwest Edmonton neighbourhood where everyday convenience is just as important as parks and outdoor space, Ambleside is easy to understand once you spend some time here.
Part of the Windermere area, Ambleside sits between Anthony Henday Drive, Ellerslie Road, 170 Street/Terwillegar Drive and the Whitemud Creek Ravine. The community was planned with a mix of housing, parks, ponds and walkable green spaces, while Currents of Windermere provides major shopping, restaurants, entertainment and services right at the north end of the neighbourhood.

Why People Like Living in Ambleside

One of Ambleside’s biggest advantages is how much you can access without travelling far.
Residents have neighbourhood parks, ponds and multi-use pathways within the community, while the eastern edge connects with the natural setting of the Whitemud Creek Ravine. At the same time, Anthony Henday Drive and Terwillegar Drive make it relatively straightforward to reach other parts of Edmonton.
It creates a lifestyle that works particularly well for buyers who want Southwest Edmonton convenience without giving up green space.

An Affordable Opportunity in Ambleside

Ambleside isn’t only about larger detached homes. Buyers looking for a more affordable way into the neighbourhood can also find apartment-style condos.

One current example is #108, 103 Ambleside Drive SW.

The condo offers:

• 2 bedrooms

• 2 full bathrooms

• Approximately 759 sq. ft.

• Titled underground parking

• A location close to Currents of Windermere, shopping, restaurants, transit, parks and walking trails

It offers an attractive opportunity for a first-time buyer, someone looking for a lower-maintenance home, or an investor interested in one of Southwest Edmonton’s established newer communities. 
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What’s Ahead for Ambleside?

Ambleside is already well established, but this part of Southwest Edmonton is still evolving.
One of the biggest changes underway is the Terwillegar Drive Expansion. Stage Three began construction in 2026 and includes widening Terwillegar Drive/170 Street to three lanes in each direction, upgrades to the Anthony Henday interchange, new transit lanes and a separate pedestrian/cyclist bridge over Anthony Henday. The City expects Stage Three to be in service by 2028.
There is also continued investment in the wider Windermere area. Windermere District Park, near 170 Street SW and Rabbit Hill Road, entered Phase 1 construction in 2026. The City is preparing the site for two future schools, a future recreation facility and park space, adding another major community destination to this growing part of Southwest Edmonton.
For Ambleside residents, these projects could mean improved connections, more active-transportation options and additional community amenities nearby as Southwest Edmonton continues to grow.

Could Ambleside Be Right for You?

Ambleside’s appeal is really about balance: shopping and restaurants nearby, access to major roads, newer housing and plenty of outdoor space woven through the neighbourhood.

If you’re thinking about buying a home or condo in Ambleside, Windermere or Southwest Edmonton, I’d be happy to help you compare your options — including #108, 103 Ambleside Drive SW — and find the property that makes the most sense for your budget and lifestyle.

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Riverdale is one of Edmonton’s most distinctive central neighbourhoods. Set in the river valley just east of downtown, it combines mature residential streets, character homes, trails, parks, and a strong community spirit. The Riverdale Community League describes the area as a neighbourhood “in the heart of the river valley, steps to downtown,” bordered by the North Saskatchewan River and the surrounding river-valley cliffs.
For buyers considering a home such as 10034 94 Street NW, Riverdale offers something that is difficult to replicate elsewhere: a peaceful, established setting with quick access to nature, local gathering places, and the city centre.

What makes Riverdale special?

Riverdale has a small-community feel while remaining close to Edmonton’s downtown core. Its location is especially appealing to people who enjoy walking, cycling, mature trees, river views, and access to city amenities without living in a suburban environment.
The neighbourhood is also known for its mix of housing styles, including older character homes, renovated properties, and homes with interesting architectural or redevelopment potential. Buyers should always confirm zoning, permitted uses, measurements, flood-related considerations, and development possibilities with the City of Edmonton and their professional advisers.

Featured Riverdale Home

Currently listed in the heart of Riverdale, 10034 94 St NW is a character-filled home surrounded by mature trees and just minutes from Edmonton’s river valley and downtown.

With its distinctive style, established location and future potential, this property is a great example of the type of unique real estate Riverdale has to offer.

Listed by Nooran Ostadeian, RE/MAX Elite

Coffee, restaurants, and local places to eat

Riverdale has a small but memorable selection of local food destinations, with additional restaurants and cafés available a short walk or drive away in downtown Edmonton and nearby central neighbourhoods.

Little Brick Café & General Store
Little Brick Café & General Store is one of Riverdale’s best-known local gathering places. Located at 10004 90 Street NW, it operates as a café, general store, and event space in a historic setting. Its official website highlights coffee, simple living, quality products, a menu, events, and its connection to Edmonton’s river-valley community.

Dogpatch Bistro Pub
Dogpatch Bistro Pub is located at 10158 90 Street NW and describes itself as a neighbourhood destination close to the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The restaurant offers scratch-made bistro food, hand-crafted drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere. Its patio and river-valley setting make it a popular local spot for meeting friends and neighbours.

Because Riverdale is close to downtown, residents can also reach a wide range of restaurants, cafés, pubs, bakeries, and specialty food businesses in the downtown core, McCauley, Boyle Street, and surrounding central Edmonton communities. For the most current options, use Google Maps’ Riverdale restaurant search and check each business directly for current hours, menus, and availability.

Parks, trails, and river-valley access

Riverdale Park and Playground
The Riverdale Community League’s park and playground includes play facilities for younger children, a splash park, and a skateboard park. The community also participates in the City of Edmonton’s Green Shack program, which provides free, drop-in programming for children at selected neighbourhood sites.1

Allan Stein Park
Allan Stein Park is located at approximately 10025 87 Street in Riverdale. The City of Edmonton has documented renewal planning for the Allan Stein Park trail, reflecting the importance of the site and its connections within the river-valley setting.

River-valley trails

Riverdale provides access to Edmonton’s broader River Valley Parks and Trails network. The system includes walking and cycling routes, viewpoints, parks, bridges, and connections across the North Saskatchewan River valley.

Trail conditions, closures, construction, and seasonal access can change, so residents should check the City’s current information before planning a route.

Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park is nearby in the downtown riverfront area. The park includes the Chinese Garden, the 100 Street Funicular, benches, bike and Segway rentals, a small café, and access to riverfront paths.5 It is a popular destination for walking, sightseeing, and enjoying views of the river valley.

Muttart Conservatory
The Muttart Conservatory is another nearby destination across the river. Its pyramids, gardens, exhibitions, and river-valley setting provide a year-round attraction for residents and visitors.

Community life and recreation

The Riverdale Community League is located at 9231 100 Avenue NW. It supports community events, neighbourhood news, programs, volunteer opportunities, and local initiatives. The league operates or supports several community facilities, including Riverdale House, Riverdale Community Hall, the park and playground, and the community hockey rink.
The Riverdale Community Hall is available for public bookings and can be used for community events, meetings, seminars, celebrations, and other gatherings.
The Riverdale hockey rink is available to community members and the public. Seasonal programming and public skating details should be confirmed directly with the community league.

Community news
The community league publishes The Riverdalian, a neighbourhood newsletter covering local news, events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and community consultations. Residents can visit the Riverdale Community League website for current information.

Schools and family services

Riverdale School is an Edmonton Public School serving Kindergarten through Grade 6. The school is located at 8901 101 Avenue NW and has a close relationship with the Riverdale community. Edmonton Public Schools notes that the school benefits from parent involvement, a volunteer base, an active parent advisory council, and a positive relationship with the community league.
The school also provides access to or hosts related services, including out-of-school care and community use of certain facilities. Families should contact the school directly regarding attendance boundaries, registration, programming, and current availability.
For families with children outside the Riverdale School catchment, use the Edmonton Public Schools school finder and registration information to confirm the appropriate school and attendance area.

Transportation and access to downtown

Riverdale’s central location makes it convenient for people who work or spend time downtown. Residents can use Edmonton Transit Service and the City’s online ETS Trip Planner to check current routes, schedules, and travel times.
The neighbourhood’s river-valley location also offers access to walking and cycling routes, although the terrain can include hills, stairs, bridges, and seasonal conditions. Buyers should visit the area at different times of day to understand parking, traffic, winter access, and the route between a specific home and nearby destinations.

Shopping and everyday amenities

Riverdale is close to downtown businesses and central Edmonton services, while local destinations such as Little Brick provide a neighbourhood-scale café and general-store experience. Depending on the exact home, residents may use nearby downtown, McCauley, Boyle Street, and other central-area businesses for groceries, pharmacies, professional services, restaurants, fitness, entertainment, and personal services.
For current businesses and opening hours, explore Google Maps’ Riverdale search and verify information directly with each business. Amenities can change, and walking distances vary by property location.

Is Riverdale the right fit for you?

Riverdale may be a strong fit for buyers who value river-valley access, mature surroundings, character homes, local community life, and proximity to downtown. It may be less suitable for someone who prefers a newer suburban community with large commercial centres, wide roads, and flat terrain immediately outside the front door.

The best way to understand Riverdale is to spend time here: walk the trails, visit Little Brick, enjoy the riverfront, check the drive to work, and explore the community league facilities. A neighbourhood is not just a list of amenities—it is how the area feels during an ordinary week.

Explore a Riverdale home

For buyers looking for a home with character, river-valley access and potential in a central Edmonton location, 10034 94 Street NW offers an opportunity to experience Riverdale living firsthand.

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If you ask moving companies where Canadians are headed, the answer is clear: Alberta. For three years straight, more people have moved here from other provinces than anywhere else in the country.

Whether it’s for a better paycheck or a bigger backyard, here is why newcomers are choosing these six spots:

Calgary: The Tech & Energy Hub

Calgary remains the primary destination, with a metro population reaching 1.84 million. While its rapid growth has steadied since 2023, the appeal is clear: high salaries in energy and a booming tech sector. With detached houses averaging under $600,000—roughly half the price of Vancouver or Toronto—it has become the top choice for interprovincial movers from Ontario and British Columbia.

Edmonton: The Affordability King

While Calgary gets the headlines, Edmonton quietly took the lead for the largest net interprovincial migration surplus in Canada in 2025. Many newcomers find Calgary’s prices rising and head north, where a detached home is closer to $485,000. Edmonton draws heavily from Saskatchewan and the Atlantic provinces, offering a stable economy backed by government and university payrolls.

Airdrie: Built for Young Families

Just 15 minutes north of Calgary, Airdrie has seen a massive 26% population jump since 2021. It is one of the youngest cities in the province, with an average resident age of 34. Families are drawn to its affordable housing, massive recreation centers like Genesis Place, and the fact that there is no local business tax, making it a haven for entrepreneurs.

Red Deer: The Ultimate Middle Ground

For those who want to avoid big-city traffic but stay connected to both Calgary and Edmonton, Red Deer is the perfect fit. Growing to 118,000 people by 2026, it has become a hotspot for remote workers and those in the oilfield services and petrochemical industries. Its central location allows residents to enjoy a lower cost of living while being a short drive from the major metros or weekend getaways at Sylvan Lake.

Lethbridge: Education & Innovation

In the south, Lethbridge offers a city lifestyle without the congestion of the main corridor. With an 11.2% growth rate over five years, it attracts mid-career professionals and researchers. The University of Lethbridge fuels the local economy with world-class programs in neuroscience and agriculture, turning the region into a major center for food processing and research.

Fort McMurray: Unpacking for Good

Perhaps the most surprising shift is in Fort McMurray. Historically known for a transient "fly-in, fly-out" workforce, the city is successfully converting workers into permanent residents. The permanent population grew by over 11% since 2021 as people traded labor camps for houses. With detached homes priced between $340,000 and $395,000 paired with high oil-sands wages, it’s one of the few places in Canada where the math truly works for young homeowners.

The Alberta Advantage in 2026

What ties all these different cities together? Alberta remains a financial outlier in Canada. With no provincial sales tax and no land-transfer tax, a dollar earned here goes significantly further than in the rest of the country. Whether it’s for the mountains, the paycheck, or the backyard, Alberta is where Canadians are choosing to build their future. 

If you're looking to settle in Alberta, I would be proud to help find your next perfect home - let's chat!

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Imagine living steps from the Alberta Legislature, Edmonton’s downtown business district and the beautiful North Saskatchewan River Valley.

This central Edmonton location offers exceptional walkability to some of the city’s best restaurants, cafés, cultural attractions and entertainment venues. Enjoy an evening at Braven, Sabor or La Ronde, explore nearby parks, or reach Rogers Place, ICE District, Churchill Square and Edmonton’s major festivals and events within minutes.

One of the location’s greatest advantages is its exceptional proximity to the Alberta Legislature Building and Legislature Grounds. For government employees, professionals working in nearby law firms, public-sector offices or downtown businesses, this location can make the daily commute as simple as a short walk. It offers the rare opportunity to live close to work while still enjoying green space, river views and the energy of Downtown Edmonton.

The Legislature Grounds also provide a beautiful setting for morning walks, lunch breaks, evening strolls and seasonal community events. During Edmonton’s Canada Day celebrations, select elevated residences in the area may offer impressive views toward the River Valley and downtown fireworks, depending on the orientation of the suite.

For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, the nearby River Valley trails provide excellent routes for walking, running and cycling, with easy access to green spaces, riverfront pathways and nearby golf courses.

Professionals also benefit from being close to government buildings, corporate headquarters, law firms and the main business centres of Alberta’s capital. It is an ideal location for buyers looking for a Downtown Edmonton condo, a walkable urban lifestyle or a well-positioned Edmonton real estate investment.

One of the most desirable residential buildings in this location is Symphony Tower, offering modern condominium living, controlled building access, underground parking, fitness and social amenities, and an elevated level of comfort and security.

We currently have an excellent condo available for purchase in Symphony Tower. Contact us for more information or to arrange a private showing.

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Finding the right Edmonton home for sale is about more than bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. A strong listing tells a bigger story - who the home is perfect for, what lifestyle it supports, and why it stands out in the Edmonton real estate market.

This week, Nooran Ostadeian, an experienced Edmonton realtor with RE/MAX Elite, is featuring a diverse selection of Edmonton listings across the city. From affordable townhomes for sale in Edmonton and central investment properties to newer family homes and executive-style residences in growing communities, these homes offer options for many different buyers.

These featured Edmonton homes are ideal for buyers at different stages of life: first-time buyers looking for comfort and value, families searching for more space, investors watching long-term potential, and homeowners looking for a location that supports both lifestyle and future growth.

From established Edmonton neighbourhoods like Haddow, Sakaw, Summerside, and Alberta Avenue to high-demand newer communities such as Keswick and Rosenthal, each property is presented with purpose. Nooran looks beyond the basic listing features and highlights the neighbourhood, lifestyle, buyer appeal, and long-term value behind every home.

That is what makes her approach different. She does not simply place a property on the Edmonton real estate market, she positions it. With nearly 20 years of real estate experience, strong local market knowledge, award-winning RE/MAX Elite results, and a reputation for honest guidance, clear communication, and skilled negotiation, Nooran helps both buyers and sellers make confident decisions.

For sellers, that means stronger presentation, better positioning, and more meaningful buyer interest. For buyers, it means understanding not only the home itself, but also the community, lifestyle, and investment potential behind it.

Whether you are buying a home in Edmonton, selling your property, searching for an investment opportunity, or exploring the best Edmonton neighbourhoods for your next move, this week’s featured listings offer a strong look at what the local market has to offer.

This week’s Edmonton listings are more than homes for sale. They are carefully presented opportunities across the city, guided by a trusted Edmonton real estate professional who knows how to recognize value and market it with purpose.

Contact Nooran Ostadeian
REALTOR® | RE/MAX Elite
Call at 780-953-0723
Website: realtyedmonton.ca

Reach out today to view any of this week's featured listings or to discuss buying or selling in Edmonton.