Eau Claire, Calgary
The neighbourhood of Eau Claire in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is located immediately north of Downtown, and south of the Bow River and north of 4th Avenue. A mix of riverside condominiums, shopping, restaurants, hotels, a large public plaza and urban parkland make Eau Claire one of Calgary's most popular areas. Contained within Eau Claire is the city's Festival District.
Eau Claire | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Festival plaza in Eau Claire | |
Eau Claire Location of Eau Claire in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 51°03′11″N 114°04′17″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 7 |
| Established | 1885 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jyoti Gondek |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | Terry Wong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.4 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,045 m (3,428 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 1,717 |
| • Average Income | $80,210 |
| Website | Eau Claire Community Association |
The area, which was developed from reclaimed industrial land, fronts the Bow River and sits immediately north of 3rd Avenue South. North of Eau Claire is Prince's Island Park, a large urban park on an island in the Bow River and the site of many summer festivals, including the Calgary Folk Music Festival, Carifest, Shakespeare in the Park and various busking happenings. Within Eau Claire is Eau Claire Market and a variety of pubs and restaurants. It is also located on the city's large network of pedestrian pathways and trails, along the Bow River pathway.