1840–1921), a former Manitoba Métis rebel and Hudson's Bay Company employee who with his wife and family settled there around 1874.

[8] It is located just west of the Strathcona neighbourhood and just east of the main University of Alberta campus.

The central location of the neighbourhood also gives residents access to downtown Edmonton, Whyte Avenue, and many other areas of the city.

The Garneau community is home to three playgrounds, one located beside the Community Arts Centre, west of 109th street and 84th avenue, and two on the property of the Garneau Elementary School on 109th street and 87th avenue, one specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers.

Protected bike lanes have been installed along 83 Avenue, extending to 96 Street in the Mill Creek neighbourhood