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Hillhurst, Calgary
Neighbourhood in Calgary, Alberta, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Hillhurst" redirects here. For the ghost town in Washington, see Hillhurst, Washington.
Hillhurst is a community located within the inner city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The boundaries of the community are 8th Avenue NW to the north, 10th Street NW to the east, the Bow River to the south, and 18th Street NW to the west. The communities of Hillhurst and the neighbouring Sunnyside together form the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association. The two communities have an area redevelopment plan in place, revised in 2009.[3]
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Neighbourhood | |
![]() Hillhurst United Church on Kensington Close | |
Location of Hillhurst in Calgary | |
Coordinates: 51°03′12″N 114°06′09″W | |
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Quadrant | NW |
Ward | 7 |
Established | 1914 |
Annexed | 1907 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
• Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
• Councillor | Terry Wong |
Area | |
• Total | 0.9 km2 (0.3 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,053 m (3,455 ft) |
Population (2006)[2] | |
• Total | 5,288 |
• Average Income | $50,822 |
Website | Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association |
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The popular Kensington Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) adjoins the Hillhurst community. It is an active family-friendly commercial area, abundant with amenities.