Lakeview, Saskatoon
Lakeview is a primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southeast part of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The majority of its residents live in low-density, single detached dwellings, with a sizeable minority of semi-detached or apartment-style multiple unit dwellings. As of 2011, the area is home to 7,732 residents. The neighbourhood is considered a high income area, with an average family income of $120,042, an average dwelling value of $277,070 and a home ownership rate of 71.0%. It was the first community in Saskatoon to feature a man-made lake amenity.
History
The land where Lakeview now exists was annexed in the period between 1975 and 1979. It includes part of the Sutherland Moraine, a ridge that forms a local topographic high. Home construction was at its peak from 1981 until 1985. Lakeview School officially opened on November 24, 1981, and St. Bernard School opened on April 2, 1982. With exception of Taylor Street, McKercher and Stillwater Drives, the streets in Lakeview are named after Saskatchewan lakes.Government and politics
Lakeview 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 Southeast. It is currently represented by Brittney Senger of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, first elected in 2024.
In Saskatoon's non-partisan municipal politics, Lakeview lies within ward 9. It is currently represented by Councillor Bev Dubois, first elected in 2016.
Institutions
Education
- École Lakeview School - public elementary, part of the Saskatoon Public School Division
- St. Bernard School - separate elementary, part of Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Parks and recreation
- Lakeview District Park
- Lakeview Park