The Confederation Park subdivision of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, is located west of the South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon's west side.
History The community first appeared on city maps in the late 1960s, with development commencing in the early 1970s. Most street names in the community are those of prominent politicians in Canadian history, primarily prime ministers, though others, including governors-general have also been recognized. Full build-out of the neighbourhood did not occur until the mid-2000s with the construction of one final street, Blakeney Crescent, honoring former Saskatchewan premier Allan Blakeney. In 2012, a small extension to the community was indicated as part of the area concept plan for the neighboring new area of Kensington, involving a short extension of Steeves Avenue to connect with a realigned 33rd Street. This will presumably facilitate the construction of a small number of additional dwellings.
In December 2023, John A. Macdonald Road was renamed miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road. The word is a translation of “good relationship” in the Cree language.Saskatoon unveils first miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road signs
Geography The suburb is fashioned around Parc Canada, a park area comprising Bishop Roberecki School and Confederation Park School. The northern boundary is 33rd Street West and the eastern is Confederation Drive. The southern boundary is Laurier & Diefenbaker Drives. To the west of Confederation Park is Kensington.
Demographics In 2006, the neighbourhood consisted of 6,324 residents with an average family income of $50,210. At this time, the average household was valued at $143,142, and 72.7% of the population owned their own home. The average household size was 2.9. In 2019, Confederation Park was home to 7,347 people, with an average personal income of $36,210. At this time, 71.9% of the population owned their own home. The average household size was 3.
According to the City of Saskatoon Planning and Development, the average sale price of a home as of 2021 was $236,616.
Government and politics Confederation Park exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon West. It is currently represented by Brad Redekopp of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2019.
Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Fairview. It is currently represented by Vicki Mowat of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, first elected in a 2017 by-election.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Confederation Park lies within ward 3. It is currently represented by Ann Iwanchuk, first elected in 2011.
Education
Bishop Roborecki School is a separate elementary school. wâhkôhtowin School is a public elementary school providing education for grade levels K to 8, approximately ages 5 to 13.
Street names With the exception of 33rd Street and miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road, the roadways are mainly named after prominent prime ministers, premiers, and fathers of confederation.Populace Spring 2006 URL accessed April 9, 2007
List of Streets in Confederation ParkStreet NamePoliticianBennett PlaceR. B. Bennett; 11th prime minister of CanadaBernard CrescentSusan Agnes Bernard; wife of John A. MacdonaldBlakeney CrescentAllan Blakeney; 10th premier of SaskatchewanBorden Crescent, PlaceRobert Borden; 8th prime minister of CanadaByng AvenueJulian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy; 12th Governor General of CanadaCarter Crescent, WayFrederick Carter; Father of confederationCartier CrescentGeorge-Étienne Cartier; Father of confederationChandler PlaceEdward Barron Chandler; Father of confederationConfederation Drive, Crescent, PlaceNamed in honour of the confederation in 1867Diefenbaker DriveJohn G. Diefenbaker; 13th prime minister of CanadaDominion CrescentNamed in honour of the confederation in 1867Douglas CrescentTommy Douglas; 7th premier of SaskatchewanFisher CrescentCharles Fisher; Father of confederationGalt CourtAlexander Tilloch Galt; Father of confederationLaurier DriveWilfrid Laurier; 7th prime minister of CanadaMcCully CrescentJonathan McCully; Father of confederationMcGee CrescentD'Arcy McGee; Father of confederationMeighen CrescentArthur Meighen; 9th prime minister of Canadamiyo-wâhkôhtowin RoadCree word for good relationship; the name was changed from John A. Macdonald Road in December 2023Palmer PlaceEdward Palmer; Father of confederationPearson PlaceLester B. Pearson; 14th prime minister of CanadaShea CrescentAmbrose Shea; Father of confederationSmallwood CrescentJoey Smallwood; 1st premier of Newfoundland and LabradorSt. Laurent CrescentLouis St. Laurent; 12th prime minister of CanadaSteeves AvenueWilliam Steeves; Father of confederationTilley AvenueSamuel Leonard Tilley; Father of confederationTupper CrescentCharles Tupper; 6th prime minister of CanadaWhelan Crescent, Lane, WayEdward Whelan; Father of confederation
References Bill Barry, Geographic Names of Saskatchewan (Regina: People Places Publishing, 2005)
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External links
City of Saskatoon · Departments · Community Services · City Planning · ZAM Maps Populace Spring 2006 City of Saskatoon - Local Area Plans