The west side services both an industrial area, and a residential area, while the east 118 Avenue, originally Alberta Avenue, is one of the oldest streets in Edmonton outside the downtown core.

Historically, it was a route between the City of Edmonton in the west and the Town of Beverly in the east.

[2] Following the amalgamation, Beverly's central business district went into a period of decline.

The avenue boasts several major landmarks, including Northlands and the Coliseum.

[3] The Alberta Avenue name only applies for the portion from 109 Street to Wayne Gretzky Drive.