Canyon Meadows, Calgary
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| Canyon Meadows | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Alberta |
| City |  Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 13 |
| Established | 1963 |
| Government [1] | |
| - Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| - Alderman | Diane Colley-Urquhart |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.1 km² (1.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,085 m (3,560 ft) |
| Population (2006)[2] | |
| - Total | 7,935 |
| - Average Income | $66,787 |
| Website: Canyon Meadows Community Association | |
Canyon Meadows is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. 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 north-west of the neighbourhood.
The community is served by the Canyon Meadows station of the C-Train LRT system.
Canyon Meadows was established in 1963. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 13 Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart.[3]
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[edit] Demographics
In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 7,935.[4] 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 neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 19.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 17% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
[edit] Education
The community is served by Canyon Meadows Elementary, Dr. E. P. Scarlett Senior High, Robert Warren Junior High public schools as well as St. Catherine Elementary (catholic).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 13 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Canyon Meadows Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Canyon Meadows Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
- ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
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