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Upper Vista / Neighbourhood guide

Edmonton · A CLOSER LOOK

Upper Vista
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

Upper Vista location:
Edmonton.

The neighbourhood of Boyle Street is part of the city of Edmonton, Alberta, which is located in the Greater Edmonton metropolitan area.

8490 106a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0S3, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Edmonton

8490 106a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0S3, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

Boyle Street

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Boyle Street is a good option. Although this part of Edmonton is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite lively around its main streets, and with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Boyle Street is quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Public green spaces, such as Camel Humps Nature Reserve and Joe Clarke Athletic Grounds, are very well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover, resulting in them being very easy to get to from a large number of locations within the neighbourhood.

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Getting around

No matter the mode of transportation, it is rather convenient to move around in this area. The transit network in Boyle Street is accessible. It is easy to come across a nearby rapid transit station, including Central Station, Churchill Station and Stadium Station on the Capital Line and Metro Line, from most houses in the neighbourhood. There are about 20 bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and most homes are very close to a bus stop. Most homes for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also suitable for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Physically active people will appreciate the very bike-friendly nature of Boyle Street. For instance, the bicycling infrastructure is good.

Everyday essentials

Families will value the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from vast majority homes for sale in Boyle Street. With respect to eating, it is usually possible for house buyers in this neighbourhood to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, there are over 100 restaurants and around 10 coffee shops to enjoy in this part of Edmonton. House buyers benefit from a large number of nearby clothing stores.

Local character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Boyle Street is a good option. Although this part of Edmonton is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite lively around its main streets, and with its about 10 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Boyle Street is quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Public green spaces, such as Camel Humps Nature Reserve and Joe Clarke Athletic Grounds, are very well-spread out and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover, resulting in them being very easy to get to from a large number of locations within the neighbourhood.

Surrounding homes

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing roughly half of dwellings in Boyle Street, while small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 85% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 15% are owners. About 30% of homes in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while most of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1980s and the 1990s.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

Upper Vista
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

4.1/ 5

At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Edmonton: 3.9 / 5

Elementary schools

4.5/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Edmonton: 4.4 / 5

Public transit

3.9/ 5

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Edmonton: 2.4 / 5

Groceries

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Edmonton: 3.8 / 5

Wellness

3.9/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Edmonton: 2.7 / 5

Restaurants

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Edmonton: 3.2 / 5

Walking

2.5/ 5

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Edmonton: 2.6 / 5

Cycling

3.6/ 5

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Edmonton: 3.2 / 5

Driving

3.3/ 5

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Edmonton: 4.1 / 5

Vibrancy

1.8/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Edmonton: 1.2 / 5

Shopping

4.0/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Edmonton: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.7/ 5

At least one daycare within a very short walk

Edmonton: 4.6 / 5

Nightlife

3.5/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Edmonton: 2.5 / 5

Cafés

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Edmonton: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.8/ 5

Virtually no sources of noise nearby

Edmonton: 4.7 / 5

Parks

4.3/ 5

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Edmonton: 4.2 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

Upper Vista nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

196 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

16 places
Elementary school528 m

St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School

9008 - 105A Ave NW

regular · Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7

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Elementary school / High school851 m

Filipino Language & Cultural School

9538 - 107 Ave NW

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Elementary school1.0 km

Norwood School

9520 - 111 Avenue

Edmonton School District No. 7

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High school1.3 km

McNally School

8440 - 105 Avenue

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school1.4 km

St. Alphonsus

11624 - 81 St NW

regular · Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7

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Elementary school1.5 km

Riverdale School

8901 - 101 Avenue

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school / High school1.6 km

Victoria School

10210 - 108 Avenue

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school / High school1.6 km

Hospital School Campuses

10230 - 111 Avenue

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school1.7 km

Virginia Park School

7324 - 109 Avenue

Edmonton School District No. 7

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High school1.8 km

Cardinal Collins Catholic Academic Centre - City Centre

1 Sir Winston Churchill Square

Edmonton Catholic Separate School District No. 7

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Elementary school / High school1.8 km

Spruce Avenue School

11424 - 102 Street

Edmonton School District No. 7

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Elementary school1.9 km

Forest Heights School

10304 - 81 Street

Edmonton School District No. 7

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High school2.2 km

École Michaëlle-Jean

10005, 84 Street NW

7-12 · regular · Greater North Central Francophone Education Region No. 2

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Transit nearby

37 places
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Dining nearby

60 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

53 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

Boyle Street
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at Upper Vista. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$85,073

Residents in the study area

2,631

Owner households

17.4%

Commute on foot

4.4%

Population age

0 to 4
5.5%
5 to 9
3.8%
10 to 14
2.3%
15 to 19
3.6%
20 to 34
34.2%
35 to 49
21.4%
50 to 64
18.0%
65 to 79
8.8%
80 and over
2.4%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
46.7%
Apartment 5 or more floors
44.3%
Single detached
6.7%
Duplex
1.8%
Semi detached
0.3%
Row houses
0.2%

Household composition

Single person
51.5%
Multi person
13.8%
Single family
34.7%
Multi family
0.0%

Commute mode

Car
76.3%
Public transit
15.4%
Foot
4.4%
Other
4.0%
Bicycle
0.0%
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Income

Average household income
$85,073
Average individual income
$42,871

Total

Total individuals
2,631

Owners vs Renters

Renters
82.6%
Owners
17.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
88.1%
English and French
9.3%
Other
2.5%
French only
0.1%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
17.8%
High school
35.3%
Trade certificate
8.3%
College certificate
16.3%
University certificate
1.0%
Bachelor degree
16.8%
Post graduate degree
4.6%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.6

Mother tongue

English
73.9%
English and non-official language(s)
5.3%
Spanish
3.4%
Arabic
3.0%
French
2.6%
Somali
2.5%
Yue (Cantonese)
2.3%
Mandarin
2.2%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
1.7%
Amharic
1.6%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Tigrigna
0.3%
Italian
0.2%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near Upper Vista:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Edmonton School District No. 7 ↗Greater North Central Francophone Education Region No. 2 ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

Upper Vista address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

8490 106a Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0S3, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 53.55664, -113.47352. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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