Symons Valley, Calgary

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Symons Valley
Location of Symons Valley in Calgary
Symons Valley
Location of Symons Valley in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°09′27″N 114°08′55″W / 51.1575, -114.14861
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant NW
Ward 2, 3
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Gord Lowe and Helen Larocque
Elevation 1,170 m (3,839 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,658
Website: Symons Valley Community Association

Symons Valley is a the overall name given to anb urban development residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It borders the northern city limits, and is bounded by Stoney Trail to the south, by Sarcee Trail to the west and by Symons Valley Road to the east. There are currently 3 communities either planned or under construction: Kincora, Sherwood, and an area currently dubbed Symons Valley which will include the proposed Sage Hill business hub.

It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 2 and 3 Alderman Gord Lowe and Helen Larocque.[1]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 3,598.[2]

[edit] Additional Unique Feature of Area

Symons Valley is also the name of a rustic, cowboy-themed "ranch" in the area. Started in 1968, Symons Valley Ranch now includes a BBQ restaurant, campground with RV hookups, and rodeo arena. The facility is often rented to community groups. One of the most unusual events at Symons Valley Ranch is the Canadian Rockies International Rodeo, Canada's only gay & lesbian rodeo. This annual event is hosted by ARGRA, the Alberta Rockies Gay Rodeo Association, and attracts some 4,000 participants from the Calgary region and across North America. The rodeo is a member of the International Gay Rodeo Association, IGRA.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 2 Profile.Ward 3 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Symons Valley Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

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Coordinates: 51°09′27″N, 114°08′55″W