Hawkwood, Calgary

Hawkwood is a residential neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is bounded to the north by Country Hills Boulevard, to the east by Sarcee Trail, to the south by John Laurie Boulevard, and to the west by Nose Hill Drive.

Hawkwood
Community
Hawkwood
Location of Hawkwood in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°07′54″N 114°10′40″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantNW
Ward2
Established1981
Government
  MayorJyoti Gondek
  Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
  CouncillorJennifer Wyness
Area
  Total3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Elevation
1,230 m (4,040 ft)
Population
 (2006)
  Total10,559
  Average Income
$86,912
WebsiteHawkwood Community Association

Hawkwood was established in 1981. It was named for a dairy farming family who came to Alberta from England in 1913. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 2 councillor.

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