Ritchie
Ritchie is an up-and-coming south-central neighbourhood featuring a rich tapestry of single-detached and multi-family housing, from quaint character houses to modern infill homes. With homes for sale to meet many tastes and price points, Ritchie is popular among young professionals and first-time homeowners. Just steps away from Whyte Avenue and 99 Street, this area is a cozy residential nook with easy access to the urban convenience of restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
Green Space at Your Doorstep
The mature tree-lined streets of Ritchie are nestled against the Mill Creek Ravine, a little piece of natural paradise in the middle of Edmonton. The ravine’s lengthy trails, photogenic trestle bridges, and convenient picnic sites make it a favourite for runners, cyclists, families, and dog walkers alike. Enjoy one of the city’s most beloved green spaces, just steps from your own front door.
Location, Location, Location
The walkability of Ritchie simply cannot be beat, and the area is perfect for commuter cyclists and transit users. Located centrally, it’s a short drive to almost anywhere in the city, but with so much to enjoy close to home, there is little reason to leave.
Ritchie is a hub for local eateries and breweries. Dine at Farrow Sandwiches or The Blue Chair Café, then grab a sweet treat from Doughnut Party or Kind Ice Cream. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon coffee and pastry at Duchess Bake Shop or Transcend Coffee and Roastery, or stroll and sip down “Happy Beer Street” on a hot summer’s day. Alley Kat Brewing Co., Blind Enthusiasm, Odd Company, and Sea Change Brewing Co. are just a few of the popular local breweries in the area.
Boutique shoppers and eagle-eyed thrifters can venture a few blocks over to enjoy the Old Strathcona Antique Mall and an array of local shops on and near Whyte Avenue.
Festivals All Year Round
Mill Creek Ravine is home to Edmonton’s favourite winter festival, Flying Canoë Volant, a magical weekend of family-friendly fun in the neighbouring French Quarter. Enjoy the light installations, music, and culture that could cure any mid-winter blues.
Located between the theatre district in Old Strathcona and La Cité Francophone, Ritchie residents are perfectly situated to take advantage of the renowned Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival each summer, along with live music and entertainment at nearby venues all year round.
Raise Your Family in Ritchie
Ritchie is undoubtedly the perfect neighbourhood for growing families. In the heart of Ritchie, parents can expand their children’s horizons at Caminitos Spanish Playschool, Escuela Mill Creek School (K-6), the first school in Alberta to be designated an International Spanish Academy by the government of Spain, and École Joseph-Moreau (7-9).
Just beyond Ritchie is a wealth of neighbouring schools for children of all ages: Hazeldean School (K-6), Allendale School (7-9), McKernan School (7-9), and Strathcona High School (10-12), Edmonton’s oldest school, which has graduated well-known figures from comedian Bruce McCullough to Olympian Megan Metcalfe.
Ritchie is Right For You
Everything has a season, and Ritchie is in bloom, with fresh amenities sprouting up all around. Nestled between urban activity and fresh green spaces, it offers the best of both worlds to prospective home buyers.
Whether you long for an escape to Edmonton’s nature trails, or you crave some of the best brews and food fare our city has to offer, Ritchie is right for you.
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