Mill Woods

Mill Woods is a residential area in the southeast of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was established in 1971 as a town within the City of Edmonton and later became part of the city in 1982. Mill Woods offers a variety of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for its residents and visitors. Searching for a dentist in Edmonton? Reach out to Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental for top-notch dental care.  Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental is committed to providing exceptional care that spans a lifetime for you and your loved ones. The majority of our patients are referred to us by their friends and family, and we work hard to deserve those recommendations. We eagerly await the chance to meet you and establish a lifelong partnership in caring for your dental well-being.

History of Mill Woods

Mill Woods was originally designated as land for an Indian reserve intended for the Papaschase, a Métis-Cree band that signed treaties between 1876 and 1891. However, in 1891, the reserve was considered abandoned, and the land became available for agricultural settlement and purchase by new settlers. A portion of the land was settled by Moravian Brethren from Germany and Russia, and some of it formed a short-lived communal farm associated with the Bruederheim Moravian church.

In 1970, the City of Edmonton started acquiring land in the area to address the shortage and increasing cost of serviced land in the vicinity. City administrators developed a plan for the Mill Woods area, which was approved in March 1971. The plan envisioned eight communities and a town center community, with an expected population of approximately 120,000 people at full build-out.

Learn more about another nearby neighborhood, Minchau.