Buena Vista, Saskatoon
Buena Vista is a residential neighbourhood located near the centre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. It is an older suburban subdivision, including mostly low-density, single detached dwellings. As of 2011, the area is home to 3,271 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a middle-income area, with an average family income of $67,170, an average dwelling value of $251,560 and a home ownership rate of 77.7%.
History
The Buena Vista neighbourhood was within the city limits at the time of Saskatoon's incorporation in 1906, and was in fact on the original 1882 townsite plan. The subdivision west of Lorne Avenue was marketed by three Saskatoon real estate men: W.H. Coy, A. MacDougall and F.E. Guppy. Two of the three eventually had streets named after them: Coy Avenue and Guppy Street. The cornerstone was laid by school board secretary W.P. Bate on June 9, 1913 and the first rooms opened on April 1, 1914. Six more rooms opened in September of the same year.Government and politics
Buena Vista exists within the federal electoral district of Saskatoon—Grasswood. It is currently represented by Kevin Waugh of the Conservative Party of Canada, first elected in 2015.Provincially, the area is within the constituency of Saskatoon Nutana. It is currently represented by Erika Ritchie of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, first elected in 2020.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Buena Vista lies within ward 6. It is currently represented by Councillor Cynthia Block, first elected in 2006.
Institutions
Education
- Buena Vista School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division
Public safety
- Kilburn Hall - secure custody facility for young offenders
Other
- Saskatchewan Abilities Council - vocational, rehabilitation and recreational services for physically and mentally disabled persons
Parks and recreation
- Buena Vista Park
- Gabriel Dumont Park
- Kilburn Park
Kilburn Park is the practice field for the Saskatoon Hilltops, a junior football team.
The Buena Vista Community Association has a close working relationship with Buena Vista School and is actively involved in maintaining the community outdoor rink and playground equipment on school grounds, even helping with school field trips. It coordinates community events, leisure programs for all ages and sports programs for children/youth.