Overlanders

Overlanders, nestled within the Hermitage plan area, holds a rich historical significance dating back to Canon William Newton’s arrival in 1875. Initially an agricultural expanse, it saw transformative developments with the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in the 1960s. Concerns over residential proximity to industrial zones were resolved by 1970, paving the way for Overlanders’ inclusion in the Hermitage Outline Plan. Subdivision began in 1977, witnessing a surge in single-detached and row houses by the decade’s end, followed by apartment and additional row house constructions in the 1980s.
The neighbourhood’s layout facilitates connectivity with other Hermitage areas through collector roads and pathways, fostering a sense of community. Its name, Overlanders, commemorates intrepid miners who journeyed from Fort Gary to the Cariboo gold fields, some settling in Edmonton in 1862. Moreover, Victoria Trail, bordering Overlanders to the east, traces its origins to early routes along the North Saskatchewan River, further underscoring the area’s historical tapestry.