The 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary introduced people in America and all around the world to the beauties and charms of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is Alberta’s second largest city and offers great quality of life along with a variety of Edmonton houses for sale. Here is an overview of this up and coming city.
Although Edmonton is not considered a large city by American standards, with a population of just over a million it is still the northernmost city in North America to number a residents in the seven figures. Interestingly, its urban population actually outnumbers the amount living in its suburbs which is an indicator of a vibrant city life that is rather unusual.
A Little Bit of History
Although indigenous populations existed in the area as early as 3,000 BCE following the conclusion of the final ice age, Europeans didn’t discover this part of Canada until the mid 18th century. Even then, growth was relatively slow due to cold winters and difficulties in traveling in and out of the area. However, it was the lucrative fur trade that finally established Fort Edmonton in 1795 and more settlers began arriving when word got out about the region’s incredibly fertile soil that was perfect for farming.
Edmonton was not incorporated as a city proper until 1904 and it became the capital of the province: a position of honor it still holds today. The arrival of the railroad the following year finally made travel to the area easy and what started out as a small town of 8,000 rapidly grew into a thriving metropolis.
Located in the North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton enjoys plentiful natural beauties. In fact, it has the highest percentage of public park land vis-a-vis its population size than any Canadian city. This makes living here a year-round nature enthusiasts’ and sportsmen’s paradise and contributes greatly to the area’s economy.
Living in Edmonton Today
Edmonton houses for sale are plentiful, and there is truly something to fit every lifestyle as well as budget. Like San Francisco or New York, metropolitan Edmonton is separated into distinct neighborhoods: each offering something different and unique to those who live there. It has long been considered a hub for the oil and gas industries, but in recent years the economy has greatly diversified and other types of businesses – especially in the technology sector – are attracting new residents.
Macmillan Realty (http://www.macmillanteam.com/) has become one of the top three realty teams in the Edmonton as it become among the reliable companies that offers Edmonton houses for sale.
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