List of neighbourhoods in Lethbridge: Difference between revisions
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===West Lethbridge=== |
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The newest of the three neighbourhoods, West Lethbridge (pop. 26,407) is home to the [[University of Lethbridge]]. The bulk of the city's growth since the early [[1990s]] has been on the west side. It also has the youngest population of the three. |
The newest of the three neighbourhoods, West Lethbridge (pop. 26,407) is home to the [[University of Lethbridge]]. The bulk of the city's growth since the early [[1990s]] has been on the west side. It also has the youngest population of the three. |
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* Copperwood |
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* Heritage Heights |
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* Indian Battle Heights |
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* Mountain Heights |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 19:12, 7 April 2006
The city of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada has over 180 neighbourhoods.
Downtown
Downtown Lethbridge strictly speaking is bordered by the Oldman River valley on the west, the CPR tracks on the north, Stafford Drive (9 Street) on the east and 6 Avenue on the south. It is not very large and contains very little in neighbourhood strucutre. It is, however, home to Chinatown, a two block area on 2 Avenue, west of Galt Gardens.
Neighbourhoods outside city centre by quadrant
Lethbridge is split into three geographical areas: north, south and west. West Lethbridge is separated from the other two by the Oldman River. North and South Lethbridge are separated by the Crowsnest Highway and the CPR rail line.
North Lethbridge
The north side (pop. 22,911) was originally populated as a result of numerous coal mines in the area. It has the oldest population of the three neighbourhoods and is home to multiple industrial parks.
- Hardieville
- Legacy Ridge
- Westminster
- Uplands
West Lethbridge
The newest of the three neighbourhoods, West Lethbridge (pop. 26,407) is home to the University of Lethbridge. The bulk of the city's growth since the early 1990s has been on the west side. It also has the youngest population of the three.
- Benton Crossing
- Copperwood
- Heritage Heights
- Indian Battle Heights
- Mountain Heights
- Ridgewood Heights
- Riverstone
- Paradise Canyon
- Varsity Village
- West Highlands
South Lethbridge
South Lethbridge (pop. 27,884) is the commercial heart of the city. It contains the downtown core, as well as the bulk of retail and hospitality establishments. Lethbridge Community College is also located here.
- Farmont Park
- London Road
- Southgate
See also
- Lethbridge, Alberta (main article)