Bonnie Doon
In the early 20th century, Edmonton and Strathcona engaged in a spirited competition for growth, leading to rapid expansion and subdivision. Bonnie Doon, initially annexed by Strathcona in 1907, became part of Edmonton in 1912, with further expansion in 1913. Despite initially being on the outskirts of development, the extension of the streetcar line made Bonnie Doon an attractive area for growth. Residents capitalized on the scenic river valley views, particularly in the northwest corner overlooking Mill Creek Ravine and the North Saskatchewan River. Post-WWII and the oil discovery at Leduc spurred significant growth, with most of Bonnie Doon developed by 1950. Notably, the neighbourhood hosts the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, one of Edmonton’s earliest and still thriving commercial hubs, named after Canadian Premier Alexander Cameron Rutherford, reflecting its pleasant, Scottish-inspired origins.