Britannia, Calgary
Britannia is an affluent residential neighbourhood in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded by Elbow Drive to the east, 50 Avenue S to the south, Elbow River and Riverdale Park to the west and Britannia Drive to the north.
Britannia | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Britannia Location of Britannia in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°00′47″N 114°04′57″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1956 |
| Annexed | 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Kourtney Branagan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,075 m (3,527 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 784 |
| • Average Income | $120,387 |
| Website | Britannia Community Association |
The area was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910, and Britannia was established in 1956. Most of the development took place in the late 1950s. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 11 councillors.
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