Mission, Calgary
The Mission district is an inner city neighbourhood of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, that originated as Notre Dame de la Paix, a Catholic mission and was for a time the incorporated Village of Rouleauville. Mission is bordered by 4th Street SW with restaurants and shops, and it hosts the Lilac Festival in June.
Mission | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
Rouleauville Square in the Mission district | |
Mission Location of Mission in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°01′55″N 114°04′12″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 8 |
| Established | 1900 |
| Annexed | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Courtney Walcott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 km2 (0.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 4,433 |
| • Density | 8,364.2/km2 (21,663/sq mi) |
| • Average Income | $37,040 |
| Website | Mission Community Association |
It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 8 councillor. The community has an area redevelopment plan in place.
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