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Lake Bonavista, Calgary
Lake Bonavista is a neighbourhood in Southeast Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by Anderson Road to the north, Macleod Trail to the west, Canyon Meadows Drive to the south, and Bow Bottom Trail to the east. The small community of Bonavista Downs resides in the northeast corner of the neighbourhood. History Lake Bonavista was developed by the Keith Construction company starting in 1967. It was the first community in Canada to be built around a man-made lake, and served as a prototype for other lake communities in Calgary. Two trailer courts were on the west side of Bonavista, north of the Avenida Shopping Centre, alongside Macleod Trail. One trailer court was relocated to Northeast Calgary in the late 1990s; the other was removed and the land was sold. The Bonavista Square shopping complex, Calgary Honda, Kramer Mazda and Hyundai Gallery, as well as two apartments, a retirement home, and an office building were built in its place, accessed by an extended Lake Fraser Drive, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calgary
Calgary ( ) is the largest city in the western Canadian province of Alberta and the largest metro area of the three Prairie Provinces. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making it the third-largest city and fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Calgary is situated at the confluence of the Bow River and the Elbow River in the south of the province, in the transitional area between the Rocky Mountain Foothills and the Canadian Prairies, about east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies, roughly south of the provincial capital of Edmonton and approximately north of the Canada–United States border. The city anchors the south end of the Statistics Canada-defined urban area, the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. Calgary's economy includes activity in the energy, financial services, film and television, transportation and logistics, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, health and wellness, retail, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank McCool
Tobias Francis McCool (October 27, 1918 – May 20, 1973) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. He was born in Calgary, Alberta. Playing career McCool played minor hockey in his hometown of Calgary with the Calgary Bronks of the Alberta Senior Hockey League. In 1937–38, McCool played in the Memorial Cup with the Calgary Canadians. In 1939–40, he enrolled at Gonzaga University and played hockey there from 1940 to 1942. In 1942–43, McCool enrolled in the army. He played for one season for the Calgary Currie Army before being discharged as medically unfit to serve. After returning in 1944–45, he signed a free agent contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was the top goaltender for the Leafs as he led them through the season and all the way to the Stanley Cup. The Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings in seven games and McCool set a franchise record for most shutouts in the postseason. He als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parkland, Calgary
Parkland is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded to the north by Canyon Meadows Drive, to the east by Bow Bottom Trail and to the south and west by Fish Creek Provincial Park. The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Parkland was established in 1974. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 14 councillor. Demographics In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Parkland had a population of living in dwellings, a 0.3% increase from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a median household income of $103,357 in 2000, and there were 4.8% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 14.6% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 0% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 2.2% of the housing was used for renting. Education The community is served by Prince of Wal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Fish Creek Park is an urban provincial park that preserves the valley of Fish Creek in the southern part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bordered on three sides by the city, and on the west by the territory of the Tsuu T’ina Nation (Sarcee), a First Nation. Much of the park remains in a natural, forested state. Fish Creek flows throughout its length, joining the Bow River on the east side of the park, and there is an artificial lake that offers swimming. With more than of paved and unpaved trails, the park is a popular area for hiking and biking, as well as for picnicking, swimming, fishing, and observing wildlife. Fish Creek Park is the second-largest urban park in Canada after Rouge National Urban Park in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, and followed by Pippy Park in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is also one of the largest urban parks in North America, stretching from east to west. With an area of , it is more than three times the size of Vancouver's St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland, Calgary
Queensland is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by the community of Diamond Cove, to the east by the Bow River and Fish Creek Provincial Park, to the south by Canyon Meadows Drive, and to the west by Bow Bottom Trail. The land was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1961 and Queensland was established in 1973. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 14 councillor. Demographics In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Queensland had a population of living in dwellings, a -2.2% increase from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a median household income of $60,175 in 2000, and there were 13.2% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 16.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 2.4% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 15.4% of the housing was used for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canyon Meadows, Calgary
Canyon Meadows is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by Anderson Road to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Fish Creek Provincial Park and Canyon Meadows Drive to the south and 14 Street W to the west. The ''Canyon Meadows golf course'' is developed northwest of the neighbourhood. The community is served by the Canyon Meadows station of the C-Train LRT system. Canyon Meadows was established in 1965. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor. Demographics In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Canyon Meadows had a population of living in dwellings, a -1.4% increase from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a median household income of $66,787 in 2000, and there were 10.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 19.8% of the residents were immigrants. A propor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple Ridge, Calgary
Maple Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. The community is bounded to the east by Deerfoot Trail, north by Southland Drive, west by Willow Park and south by Anderson Road. The ''Maple Ridge golf course'', developed in the Bow River valley, lines the community to the south and east. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 14 councillor and, along with Willow Park, makes up the combined community of WillowRidge. Maple Ridge is home to the populaMaple Ridge Golf Course located at 1240 Mapleglade Drive. Demographics In the City of Calgary's 2014 municipal census, Maple Ridge had a population of living in dwelling With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a median household income of $88,417 in 201 All buildings are single family detached homes, and in 2000 6.1% of the housing was used for renting. Schools in the neighborhood:Maple Ridge Elementary(K-4)St. W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willow Park, Calgary
Willow Park is a residential neighbourhood in the southeast quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the west by Macleod Trail, to the south by Anderson Road, to the north by Southland Drive and to the east by the community of Maple Ridge. The ''Willow Park golf course'' bisects the neighbourhood from west to east, while Fairmont Drive crosses from south to north. Southcentre Mall and ''Willow Park shopping village'' are located in the southwest corner of the neighbourhood. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 14 councillor. Demographics In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Willow Park had a population of living in dwellings, a -1.5% change from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a median household income of $63,588 in 2000, and there were 10.8% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 15.4% of the residents were immigrants. A pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southwood, Calgary
Southwood is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded by 98th Avenue (an alley north of Southland Drive) to the north, Macleod Trail to the east, Anderson Road to the south and 14th Street SW to the west. Southland Drive passes through the northern part of the community. A major roadway, Elbow Drive, bisects the community. The community is served by the Southland and Anderson stations of the C-Train LRT system. Southcentre Mall is located east from the neighbourhood. Southwood was established in 1960. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 11 councillor. Demographics In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Southwood had a population of living in dwellings, a 2% increase from its 2011 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2012. Residents in this community had a median household income of $51,409 in 2000, and there were 14% low income residents living in the neighb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arsenal Pulp Press
Arsenal Pulp Press is a Canadian independent book publishing company, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company publishes a broad range of titles in both fiction and non-fiction, focusing primarily on underrepresented genres such as underground literature, LGBT literature, multiracial literature, graphic novels, visual arts, progressive and activist non-fiction and works in translation, and is noted for founding the annual Three-Day Novel Contest. History Established in 1971, Scriveners' Pulp Press Limited was one of several ventures in alternative arts and literature of the early 1970s. In addition to fiction, poetry and drama titles the Press issued a twice-monthly literary magazine, Three-Cent Pulp, from 1972 to 1978, which introduced a loyal readership to new writing and graphics from around the world. In 1977 Pulp held its first 3-Day Novel Contest, a literary marathon held over the Labour Day weekend during which registered contestants attempted to write a novel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Neighbourhoods In Calgary
This is a list of neighbourhoods in Calgary, Alberta. As of 2016, Calgary has 197 neighbourhoods, which are referred to as "communities" by the municipal government, and 42 industrial areas. A further 15 communities were included in the Municipal census in Canada, civic censuses from 2015 to 2019, bringing the total to 212. Calgary Open Data also confirms six more communities yet to be developed (Alpine Park, Calgary, Alpine Park, Ambleton, Calgary, Ambleton, Glacier Ridge, Calgary, Glacier Ridge, Lewisburg, Calgary, Lewisburg, TwinHills, Calgary, TwinHills, and Symons Valley Ranch, Calgary, Symons Valley Ranch). __TOC__ Centre City The area collectively known as the Centre City comprises Downtown Calgary, Downtown (including the Downtown West End, Calgary, Downtown West End and Downtown East Village, Calgary, Downtown East Village) and the adjacent neighbourhoods of Eau Claire, Calgary, Eau Claire, Chinatown, Calgary, Chinatown, and the Beltline, Calgary, Beltline (including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calgary Fish Creek
Calgary-Fish Creek is a provincial electoral district in Alberta, Canada. The district is one of 87 mandated to return a single member to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta using the first past the post method of voting. The district is largely urban located in the south portion of the city of Calgary. It was named after Fish Creek Provincial Park and was created in the 1979 boundary redistribution from the south halves of the electoral districts of Calgary-Glenmore and Calgary-Egmont. The district has been represented by only three MLA's since 1979. The first was Progressive Conservative William Payne who served here from 1979 to 1993 and the second is Heather Forsyth who has represented the district since 1993 was first elected under the Progressive Conservative banner but crossed the floor to the Wildrose Alliance in 2010. Forsyth was re-elected in the 2012 provincial election under the Wildrose banner. In 2015, Richard Gotfried was elected, as a Progressive Conservative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
