We've discussed topics similar to this in the past, especially regarding Montreal, but I'm curious what the divisions are between the neighbourhoods of your city? What makes them different?
Marty_Mcfly found this excellent breakdown of the neighbourhoods in St. John's.
(Note the one called Little Canada lol).
I'm going to focus on the downtown ones that I know quite well:
Right now I live exactly on the border between The Circle and Central, and am moving to Rabbittown at the end of the month. Here's my impression of the surrounding neighbourhoods:
The Circle: Traditionally one of the roughest neighbourhoods in St. John's. It's predominantly subsidized housing (large apartment blocks in the style of rowhouses) for the city's poor. However, in recent years, the number of new immigrants moving into the neighbourhood has greatly improved its lifestyle and reputation. Main street: Buckmaster's Circle.
Central: Small and simple (for example, rarely with a bay window) but very well-maintained rowhouses home to socially respected, lower-middle class families. A LOT of rental homes mixed in among them, enough that it feels a little transient. Main Street: Prince of Wales Street.
Rabbittown: Much the same as central, but more established. The vast majority of homes are lived in by the owners. It's also a much more close-knit neighbourhood, with its own community centre, theatre company, grocery stores, etc. Still has VERY rough sections and is still VERY lower-middle class. Main Street: Merrymeeting Road.
Pennywell: A giant leap above surrounding neighbourhoods. The vast majority of homes are beautiful rowhouses with bay windows on all floors. Main Street: Pennywell Road.
Georgestown: Hipster/yuppie central. It is, by far, the wealthiest and most prestigious neighbourhood of the middle class. Beautiful rowhouses and estate houses, extremely high density, and - very unusually for St. John's, it's on a sort of plateau so most of the streets are relatively level. Main Street: Bonaventure Avenue (which is on the edge of it) or Barnes Road (which runs right through it).
Circular Road: The primary upper class neighbourhood of downtown St. John's. Large estate homes, tree-lined boulevards, servants houses on large lots, etc. Main Street: It's named for it.
Old West End: A blend of upper-middle class and upper class residential areas. Lots of grand, old riverside manors with lots large enough to put sports fields on. And also very dense areas that blend traditional and modern homes. Main Street: Hamilton Avenue.
Bannerman: The same as Circular Road, except that a lot of government buildings and parks take up more room than the residences. Main Street: Military Road.
Fort William: Blend of luxury condos and middle class rowhouses. Main Street: Duckworth Street.
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A little glimpse of some of these - just taking an old video from the winter and explaining below the different neighbourhoods:
• Video Link
From start to 1:23: Old West End
1:23 - 2:26 : Central
2:26 - 3:43: Downtown
3:43 - 4:10: Ecclesiastical District
From 4:10 to end: Downtown