Hudson Bay Park, Saskatoon

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Hudson Bay Park
Neighbourhood
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Hudson Bay Park Streetscape
Coordinates: 52°08′43″N106°41′36″W / 52.145278°N 106.693333°W / 52.145278; -106.693333
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
ProvinceFlag of Saskatchewan.svg  Saskatchewan
CitySaskatoon
Suburban Development Area Confederation SDA
NeighbourhoodHudson Bay Park
Construction1940 and 1960
Government
  TypeMunicipal (Ward 1)
  Administrative body Saskatoon City Council
  Councillor Darren Hill
Population
 (2006)
  Total1,830
   Average Income
$45,194
Time zone UTC-6 (UTC)
List of neighbourhoods in Saskatoon

Hudson Bay Park is geographically located in north west Saskatoon just south of Circle Drive along 33rd Street and Avenue P North. It is mainly characterized by single detached homes along with apartments that are less than five stories in height. Oliver Place and St. Joseph's Home are seniors residences located in this residential neighbourhood. [1] This locale honours the pioneers of Saskatoon, as well as providing two very large park spaces which curve through the neighbourhood. The community was under construction mainly during the post war years between 1940 and 1960 when there was a housing shortage. [2] The land for this neighbourhood was annexed during the City expansion around the time of 1910 to 1915. [3] Following elementary school, students usually attend Mount Royal Collegiate in the neighboring area of Mount Royal or E.D. Feehan Catholic High School on Avenue M North a part of Westmount community. In 2006, the average family size was 2.1 residents. Statistics c2005 - [2]

Contents

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St. Joseph's Home

History

City of Saskatoon Neighbourhoods
Street NamePioneer
Bowerman St.Allen Bowerman, a prominent developer
Howell Ave
Stewart Ave
John East AveJohn East Iron Works
Valens Dr.VALENS, Dr. John A. [6]
Donald St.
Faulkner Cres.Faulkner, Norman [7]
Eby St.Mr. James Eby [8] [9] [10]
Tiffin Cres.
[3]

Education

École Henry Kelsey School
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Address
Hudson Bay Park, Saskatoon
16 Valens Drive

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S7L 3S1

Information
TypeElementary
School board Saskatoon Public School Division
PrincipalDon McBean
Enrollment344 [11]  (2017)
Education systemPublic
LanguageEnglish, French
Feeder to Bedford Road Collegiate
Website École Henry Kelsey School
St. Edward School
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Address
Hudson Bay Park, Saskatoon
1002 Avenue P North

, ,
S7L 2W7

Information
TypeElementary
Religious affiliation(s) Catholic
Opened1957 (1957) [12]
School board Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
PrincipalTheresa Laroque
GradesPre-Kindergarten to Grade 8
Enrollment188 [11]  (2017)
Education system Separate
LanguageEnglish
Feeder to E. D. Feehan High School
Website St. Edward School

Government and politics

Hudson Bay Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon West. It is currently represented by Sheri Benson of the New Democratic Party, first elected in 2015. [15]

Provincially, the area is mostly within the constituency of Saskatoon Westview. It is currently represented by David Buckingham of the Saskatchewan Party, first elected in 2016. [16] A small portion of the neighbourhood southwest of 33rd Street and Avenue I is within the constituency of Saskatoon Centre. [17]

In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Hudson Bay Park lies within ward 1. It is currently represented by Darren Hill, first elected in 2006. [18]

Area Parks

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Henry Kelsey park

These parks host a variety of activities such as sports, recreational, play and fitness. [19]

Transportation

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Henry Kelsey monument

Circle Drive is a main thoroughfare through Saskatoon which connects with 33rd Street which runs through Hudson Bay Park.

City Transit

Hudson Bay Park is serviced by the City Transit Bus Route 3 (Hudson Bay Park/City Centre) & Route 7 (Dundonald/City Centre) of Saskatoon Transit.

Layout

The furthest roads to the east are Avenue H North (southerly section) and Avenue I North (Northerly section). Circle Drive marks the north and west section as it runs diagonally across the corner. 31st Street is the southernmost boundary.

Riversdale Kiwanis Park is along the south west corner running along Edmonton Avenue which runs within the neighbourhood parallel to Circle Drive. City of Saskatoon Vic Rempel Yards: Greenhouses and nursery are along 33rd Street and Avenue P North. St. Edward School is on Avenue P North across the street from the City tree Nursery. Henry Kelsey Park is along Avenue I North and Howell Avenue in the North east corner. Henry Kelsey School is located in the southern edge of the park along 33rd Street East. [20]

See also

Life

Kelsey Community Association provides recreational activities for the neighbourhoods of Kelsey, Hudson Bay, McNab Park, and Mayfair. [21]

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