Hamptons, Calgary

Hamptons is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located close to the northern edge of the city, and is bounded to the north by Stoney Trail, to the east by Shaganappi Trail, to the south by Country Hills Boulevard, and to the west by Sarcee Trail.

Hamptons
Neighbourhood
Hamptons
Location of Hamptons in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°08′38″N 114°08′56″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward2
Established1989
Annexed1976
Government
  MayorJyoti Gondek
  Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
  CouncillorJennifer Wyness
Area
  Total2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Elevation
1,245 m (4,085 ft)
Population
 (2006)
  Total8,175
  Average Income
$109,463
WebsiteHamptons Community Association

The land was annexed in two stages, the southern area in 1976 and the northern one in 1989. The Hamptons was established as a neighbourhood in 1990. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 2 councillor.

The community is home to an Olympic size hockey rink and an annual Stampede breakfast.

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