Highlands and Virginia Park

Highlands and Virginia Park are neighbouring communities in northeast Edmonton located along the North Saskatchewan River. Known for their proximity to park space, ample natural amenities, and quaint tree-lined streets, the communities offer an eclectic mix of home styles with both modern and mature homes available for sale.

Highlands and Virginia Park are popular with homebuyers of all ages who value history, natural beauty, and local charm.

Convenient Northeast Location

Highlands and Virginia Park are conveniently located just 15 minutes from Edmonton’s bustling downtown while still maintaining their peaceful residential setting. The area is serviced by major roadways like Wayne Gretzky Drive ensuring easy access to the city’s key destinations like Rogers Place and the Commonwealth Stadium, but it is also a shopping and entertainment hub in its own right.

Supporting Local on 112th Avenue

Creating a small-town feel in the big city, the shops and restaurants of 112th Avenue in Highlands have gained well-deserved attention in recent years with more and more local businesses choosing to call it home. Local favourites like Bodega, Fox Burger, and Mandolin Books and Coffee Company draw visitors from across the city, especially on a hot summer’s day when Edmontonians flock to line up for a cone from Kind Ice Cream.

The 112th Avenue stretch of community-minded businesses contributes immensely to the neighbourhood’s charm and appeal and has made Highlands a notable shopping and entertainment corridor for north Edmonton.

Historic Ada Boulevard

Established in the early 1900s, the Highlands is one of the city’s most architecturally diverse areas, seamlessly combining heritage homes with modern infill developments.

Ada Boulevard, the area’s crown jewel, extends through both Highlands and Virginia Park and is home to some of Edmonton’s most significant historical homes including the iconic Magrath Mansion. Highlands residents take immense pride in the history of their community, even offering walking tours highlighting the neighbourhood’s historic homes and landmarks.

Architectural beauty aside, Ada Boulevard is perfectly positioned to take advantage of stunning river valley views with its shared-use path and roadway offering some of the best vistas in the city. The boulevard’s rich history, prime location, and breathtaking natural setting make it a highly desirable street for Edmonton real estate.

Parks Perfect for Play

Residents of both Highlands and Virginia Park enjoy abundant greenspace perfect for strolling and cycling with access to numerous river valley trails and scenic views. Highlands Park, Floden Park, and Kinnaird Park with the adjacent Kinnaird Ravine are just a few of the outdoor amenities available, with the exclusive Highlands Golf Club deemed as another local favourite.

In the Virginia Park neighbourhood, Borden Park plays host to numerous community events throughout the year and is home to the unique Borden Natural Swimming Pool, Canada’s first public, man-made, natural pool surrounded by sand and sun.

Lifestyle and Education

The Highlands and Virginia Park neighbourhoods foster a warm and welcoming community spirit. The Highlands Community League is incredibly active and is a central hub for neighbourhood events, while Virginia Park is serviced by the Bellevue Community League, also providing a variety of activities and programming year-round.

Highlands and area offers several educational options for families including Highlands School (K-9), St. Bernadette Catholic Elementary School (K-6), and Eastglen High School (10-12), while Virginia Park offers Virginia Park Arts Core School (K-6) and the post-secondary institution Concordia University of Edmonton.

These schools, combined with nearby community amenities, make Highlands and Virginia Park an ideal choice for families seeking a welcoming environment where they can watch their children grow and thrive throughout their years.

Find Your New Home in Highlands and Virginia Park

Highlands and Virginia Park offer the perfect blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit, making them two of the most desirable places to buy a home in Edmonton.

Whether you’re drawn to the stately charm of heritage homes along Ada Boulevard, the convenience of local shops and dining on 112th Avenue, or the abundance of parks and river valley trails sprinkled throughout, these two Edmonton communities provide an exceptional lifestyle for residents of all ages.

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