Argyll, Edmonton

Argyll is a residential neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located on the south side of the city between the two branches of the Mill Creek Ravine. It is bounded by the ravine on the west and north east sides, and by Argyll Road on the south and south east sides. On the other side of Mill Creek Ravine are the residential neighbourhoods of Avonmore and Hazeldean. On the other side of Argyll Road is the industrial subdivision of Coronet Addition Industrial. The Argyll Sports Centre is located in the neighbourhood.

Argyll
Neighbourhood
Argyll
Location of Argyll in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53.503°N 113.460°W / 53.503; -113.460
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
QuadrantNW
Wardpapastew
SectorMature area
Government
  MayorAmarjeet Sohi
  Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
  CouncillorMichael Janz
Area
  Total0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Elevation
673 m (2,208 ft)
Population
 (2012)
  Total853
  Density2,369.4/km2 (6,137/sq mi)
  Change (2009–12)
5%
  Dwellings
354

Most residential construction (93%) in the neighbourhood occurred between the end of World War II and 1970. Almost all the residences in the neighbourhood are single-family dwellings. The majority (83%) of residences are owner-occupied.

The community is represented by the Argyll community league, established in 1956, which maintains a community hall at 67 Avenue and 88 Street.

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