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.Oliver Place (Seniors' Directory- Saskatoon Public Library) URL accessed April 9, 2007 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.Saskatoon Real Estate Resource Centre, Neighbourhoods, Hudson Bay Park URL accessed April 9, 2007 The land for this neighbourhood was annexed during the City expansion around the time of 1910 to 1915.Populace Spring 2006 URL accessed April 9, 2007 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 -
History The Forestry Expo 2005 was recently held at Vic Rempel City Yards. In 2005, Mayfair School toured the yards as part of the Schools Plant Legacy in Trees (SPLIT) program which promotes educational tree planting. The greenhouses and nursery of Vic Rempel City Yards often hot various school classes.SOS Elms: Newsletter Archives URL accessed April 9, 2007National Forest Week 2005 - Events and Activities URL accessed April 9, 2007 The roadways are mainly named after settlers and Saskatoon pioneers. City of Saskatoon NeighbourhoodsStreet NamePioneerBowerman St.Allen Bowerman, a prominent developerHowell AveStewart AveJohn East AveJohn East Iron WorksValens Dr.VALENS, Dr. John A. URL accessed April 9, 2007Donald St.Faulkner Cres.Faulkner, NormanPRAIRIE GOLD SASKATCHEWAN SPORTS (DISTINGUISHED DOZEN) URL accessed April 9, 2007Eby St.Mr. James EbySaskatoon Gen Web Project - Narratives of Saskatoon 1882-1912 URL accessed April 9, 2007Saskatoon Gen Web Project - Narratives of Saskatoon 1882-1912 URL accessed April 9, 2007About Trounce House URL accessed April 9, 2007Tiffin Cres.
Education
École Henry Kelsey School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division St. Edward School - separate (Catholic) elementary, part of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
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.
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. A small portion of the neighbourhood southwest of 33rd Street and Avenue I is within the constituency of Saskatoon Centre.
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.
Area Parks
Henry Kelsey Neighbourhood Park - Pierre Radisson Park - Henry Kelsey District Park - Riversdale Kiwanis Park - These parks host a variety of activities such as sports, recreational, play and fitness.City of Saskatoon · Departments · Infrastructure Services · Parks URL accessed April 9, 2007
Transportation
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.Selling an Idea or a Product URL accessed January 27, 2007
See also List of shopping malls in Saskatoon
Life Kelsey Community Association provides recreational activities for the neighbourhoods of Kelsey, Hudson Bay, McNab Park, and Mayfair.City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · Community Associations URL accessed April 9, 2007
References
External links
Local Area Planning Saskatoon Neighbourhoods Word Search Puzzle City of Saskatoon City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps Populace Spring 2006