Chinatown, Calgary
Calgary's Chinatown is a district of Calgary located along Centre Street in the southeast area of Downtown Calgary immediately west of the Downtown East Village. Calgary's Chinese Cultural Centre with its traditional architecture and decor (styled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing) is the largest facility of its kind in North America. The Dragon City Mall and Sien Lok Park are also located in this district.
Chinatown | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Dragon dance in Calgary's Chinatown | |
Chinatown Location of Chinatown in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′03″N 114°03′54″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SE |
| Ward | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Terry Wong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 km2 (0.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,045 m (3,428 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 1,361 |
| • Average Income | $16,174 |
The area along Centre Street north of downtown and continuing for several blocks is also very Asian-influenced and is often thought of as the city's second Chinatown. International Avenue is also a major multi-ethnic centre in the city's southeast with considerable Asian influence.
As of 2005, Chinatown has an area redevelopment plan.
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