Anderson Road, Calgary

Anderson Road is a major arterial road in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It runs from the city limits at 37 Street SW in the west to Deerfoot Trail in the east. The road continues westwards into the Tsuu T'ina Nation as Bull Head Road. It is one of the few entrances to the Tsuu T'ina Nation and the only entrance from Calgary that must remain open at all times.

History

Anderson Road is named for the Anderson family, specifically for Andrew Anderson and Archie Anderson, two brothers who served with the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, respectively, in World War II; Archie was a radio operator in the King's Own Calgary Tank Regiment, was part of the Dieppe Raid on 19 August 1942, and had also spent time as a German prisoner of war. The Anderson family home had been located on what is now Anderson Road, just west of 24 Street SW. Prior to the road being named in their honor, Anderson Road conformed to Calgary's street numbering convention, and was known as 114 Avenue S.

Prior to Deerfoot Trail being extended to Marquis of Lorne Trail, Anderson Road between Macleod Trail and Deerfoot Trail was designated as part of Alberta Highway 2.

Route

See also

• Transportation in Calgary

References