Athlone homes for sale will be detached bungalows or half duplexes. It is named after the Governor-General and the first Earl of Athlone, Alexander Augustus. Athlone properties date back to the 19th century. The majority of these northwest Edmonton homes are from the 1950s slowly being replaced with modern dwellings and infill properties. Every year, the Athlone Community League hosts a Summer Splash day for the community with a fun BBQ, water balloon fights, and the water spray park.