Athlone Community Information

Athlone is a residential neighbourhood in north west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The neighbourhood is named for the Earl of Athlone, Canada's Governor-General from 1940-46. The western portion of the neighbourhood is also referred to as Dunvegan.

The neighbourhood is bounded on the east by 127 Street. The southern boundary is located half a block south of 127 Street. The northern boundary to the east of 135 Street is 132 Avenue, and west of 135 street is located half a block south of 132 Avenue. The western boundary north of 130 Avenue is located approximately half a block west of 139 Street and south of 130 Avenue it is located approximately half a block west of 138 Street.

There are two schools in the neighbourhood. Athlone Elementary School is operated by the Edmonton Public School System, while Sir John Thompson Catholic Junior High School is operated by the Edmonton Catholic School System.