Palliser, Calgary
Palliser is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by 90 Ave SW, to the east by 19 Street SW, to the south by Southland Drive SW and to the west by 24 Street SW. The Tom Brook Athletic Park is located within the neighbourhood.
Palliser | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Palliser Location of Palliser in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 50°57′53″N 114°06′37″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1967 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Kourtney Branagan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,095 m (3,593 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 3,319 |
| • Average Income | $57,603 |
| Website | Palliser Community Association |
Named after John Palliser, an early explorer and geographer of western Canada, the neighbourhood was established in 1967. Until 1991, it included the community of Pump Hill. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 11 councillor.
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