Varsity, Calgary
Neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Varsity is an established neighbourhood in the Northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It was developed in the 1960s and early 1970s on a plateau to the north of the Bow River valley, and is primarily composed of Single-detached dwellings on wide lots. The neighbourhood comprises three major areas: Varsity Acres, Varsity Village, and Varsity Estates. Varsity is bounded on the north and east by Crowchild Trail, on the west by the Bow River, and on the south by 32nd Avenue NW. It borders the neighbourhoods of Silver Springs and Bowness on the west side, and both Montgomery and the University of Calgary campus on the south side. The easternmost portion of Varsity contains the University of Calgary Research Park.
Varsity | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Location of Varsity in Calgary | |
Coordinates: 51°05′32″N 114°08′51″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Alberta |
City | Calgary |
Quadrant | NW |
Ward | 1 |
Established | 1963 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
• Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
• Councillor | Sonya Sharp |
Area | |
• Total | 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,110 m (3,640 ft) |
Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 12,158 |
• Average Income | $58,603 |
Website | Varsity Community Association |