Whitehorn Community Association
Community Association Boundaries North: McKnight Boulevard East: 52 Street South: 32 Avenue West: 36 Street City Quadrant: NE Community Established go to top ^ 1973 Community Description go to top ^ Whitehorn is located in Calgary’s northeast, southeast of the Calgary International Airport. The Whitehorn area was annexed by the city of Calgary in 1961 and residential development began in 1973. Whitehorn has the distinction of being one of Calgary’s most ethnically diverse communities, with a large Chinese and East Indian population. The community is well connected to the city, both through major roadways and the LRT line. Whitehorn is also near the Village Square Leisure Centre and Calgary’s bike path system. There are both public and separate schools in the area. The Whitehorn community association offers a variety of programs to appeal to its diverse residents. Muslim groups, the Ismali 250th Scout Troop, the Immigrant Women’s Association and the East Indian Dholma Garaba Dance Troup all use the community centre as a meeting place. The centre also hosts Girl Guide and Boy Scout meetings, as well as craft fairs, karate classes, and dances. These dances, which target Elementary and junior high students, are organized by the community’s popular youth group. The community hockey and pleasure rinks are also extremely popular among residents. Schools go to top ^ Annie Gale Junior High School – Public Chief Justice Milvain Elementary – Public Colonel J. Fred Scott Elementary – Public St. Wilfrid Elementary School – Separate Demographics go to top ^ Information available online at the City of Calgary community profiles site. Community Association Information go to top ^ Provincial Society Registered Name: Whitehorn Community Association Provincial Society Registered Date: May 19, 1976 Federal Charity Status-Registered: No Facility Located at: Facility Phone Number: Facility Fax Number: None Community Association Email: Community Association Website: View Larger Map Please Call the Community Association directly to obtain information on availability, registration and costs. Community Association Facilities go to top ^ Main Hall Licensed Capacity: Meeting Rooms: Yes Wheelchair Access: Yes Stage: Yes Gym: No Sound System: Yes Kitchen: Yes – Commercial Outdoor BBQ: No Lounge: No Indoor Fireplace: No Games Room: No Recreation Amenities go to top ^ Operated by the Community Association. For other recreation offered by the City of Calgary visit Calgary Parks & Recreation Tennis Courts: No Skating Rink: Yes – Outdoor Swimming Pool: No Sports/Playfields: No Hockey Rink: No Other: Programs go to top ^ Offered by the Community Association Bingo: No Youth Justice: No Sports: Yes Seniors Program: No Fitness: No Child Care: No Dance: No go to top ^
