Shaganappi Trail
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Shaganappi Trail is an arterial road in the northwest quadrant of Calgary
, Alberta
. It is considered one of the city's expressways. It extends to the south as Montgomery View, a small service road in the neighborhood of Montgomery, and terminates in the neighborhood of Sherwood
in the north, with city planning maps indicating future northern extension to 144 Avenue and beyond. The name "Shaganappi" is of Cree
origin, referring to the bison hide lacings that held Red River ox cart
s together.
Despite the name, it is not located near the Shaganappi neighborhood, which is located south of the Bow River
. Plans to extend Shaganappi Trail southbound past the Bow River
and into the Shaganappi neighborhood for transit and emergency use have been met with fierce opposition, as it would cut through Edworthy Park
just south of the river. However, it is noted that there are no crossings of the Bow River between Sarcee Trail
to the west and Crowchild Trail
to the east.
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
. It is considered one of the city's expressways. It extends to the south as Montgomery View, a small service road in the neighborhood of Montgomery, and terminates in the neighborhood of Sherwood
Sherwood, Calgary
Sherwood is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the North edge of the city, and is bounded to the East by Kincora, Calgary, to the South by Hamptons, Calgary, and to the West by Sarcee Trail...
in the north, with city planning maps indicating future northern extension to 144 Avenue and beyond. The name "Shaganappi" is of Cree
Cree
The Cree are one of the largest groups of First Nations / Native Americans in North America, with 200,000 members living in Canada. In Canada, the major proportion of Cree live north and west of Lake Superior, in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, although...
origin, referring to the bison hide lacings that held Red River ox cart
Red River ox cart
The Red River cart was a large two-wheeled cart made entirely of non-metallic materials. Often drawn by oxen, though also by horses or mules, these carts were used throughout most of the 19th century in the fur trade and in westward expansion in Canada and the United States, in the area of the Red...
s together.
Despite the name, it is not located near the Shaganappi neighborhood, which is located south of the Bow River
Bow River
The Bow River is a river in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a tributary of the South Saskatchewan River, and is considered the headwater of the Nelson River....
. Plans to extend Shaganappi Trail southbound past the Bow River
Bow River
The Bow River is a river in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is a tributary of the South Saskatchewan River, and is considered the headwater of the Nelson River....
and into the Shaganappi neighborhood for transit and emergency use have been met with fierce opposition, as it would cut through Edworthy Park
Edworthy Park
Edworthy Park is a city park located in the southwest section of Calgary along the south shore of the Bow River. The Canadian Pacific Railway crosses the length of the park....
just south of the river. However, it is noted that there are no crossings of the Bow River between Sarcee Trail
Sarcee Trail
Sarcee Trail is a major urban arterial road in Calgary, Alberta. It is divided into two portions, one in the north end of the city, and one in the south end of the city. Originally planned as one continuous route, plans to connect the two halves have been shelved...
to the west and Crowchild Trail
Crowchild Trail
Crowchild Trail is an expressway located on the west side of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.The road was originally signed as 24th Street SW from North Glenmore Park to the Bow River, 24th Street NW from the Bow to the intersection with 16th Avenue NW , and Highway 1A from 16th Ave NW to the city limits...
to the east.
| km | Intersection | Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Bowness Road | 51.06342°N 114.14898°W | Continues southbound as Montgomery View |
| 0.25 | 16 Avenue NW (Trans-Canada Highway Trans-Canada Highway The Trans-Canada Highway is a federal-provincial highway system that joins the ten provinces of Canada. It is, along with the Trans-Siberian Highway and Australia's Highway 1, one of the world's longest national highways, with the main route spanning 8,030 km... ) |
51.06608°N 114.14782°W | Partial cloverleaf interchange |
| 1.4 | West Campus Way | 51.07411°N 114.15158°W | northbound exit only, to Alberta Children's Hospital Alberta Children's Hospital Alberta Children's Hospital is the largest public hospital for sick children in the prairie provinces, and is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is operated by Alberta Health Services - Calgary Health Region. The new facility opened on September 27, 2006 and is the first free-standing... |
| 2.1 | 32 Avenue NW | 51.08140°N 114.15233°W | At grade, partial cloverleaf |
| 2.7 | Access to Market Mall Market Mall Market Mall is one of the largest malls in Calgary, Alberta . It is located in Varsity, a suburban neighborhood in the City's northwest quadrant on Shaganappi Trail... |
51.08640°N 114.15309°W | Southbound in and out access |
| 2.9 | 40 Avenue NW | 51.08831°N 114.15366°W | |
| Valiant Drive | |||
| 3.5 | Varsity Drive | 51.09342°N 114.15516°W | |
| 4.2 | Crowchild Trail Crowchild Trail Crowchild Trail is an expressway located on the west side of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.The road was originally signed as 24th Street SW from North Glenmore Park to the Bow River, 24th Street NW from the Bow to the intersection with 16th Avenue NW , and Highway 1A from 16th Ave NW to the city limits... (Alberta Highway 1A) |
51.09811°N 114.14933°W | Diamond interchange Diamond interchange A diamond interchange is a common type of road junction, used where a freeway crosses a minor road. The freeway itself is grade-separated from the minor road, one crossing the other over a bridge... |
| 52 Avenue NW | Northbound exit only; access to Northland Village Mall Northland Village Mall Northland Village Mall is a shopping centre in northwest Calgary, Alberta. Northland Village is a two level shopping centre with over 81 retail shops and services.... |
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| 4.9 | Northland Drive / Dalhousie Drive | 51.10256°N 114.14263°W | Eastbound to Northland Drive, westbound to Dalhousie Drive |
| 5.6 | John Laurie Boulevard John Laurie Boulevard John Laurie Boulevard is a major arterial road in the northwestern quadrant Calgary, Alberta. It extends from the community of Arbour Lake in the west to North Haven in the east, where the road meets with 48 Avenue NW and continues eastbound as McKnight Boulevard... |
51.10917°N 114.13997°W | |
| 7.7 | Edgemont Boulevard | 51.12672°N 114.13297°W | Eastbound to Nose Hill Park Nose Hill Park Nose Hill Park, one of the largest municipal parks in Canada and North America, is located in the northwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is a natural environment park, commonly regarded as a retreat from city life and a place to enjoy nature... |
| 9.8 | Country Hills Boulevard | 51.14269°N 114.12379°W | |
| 10.9 | Hidden Valley Drive | 51.14775°N 114.13589°W | |
| Stoney Trail (Alberta Highway 201) | Southbound exit and northbound entrance only. Future interchange planned. | ||
| 12.1 | Sherwood Way | 51.15788°N 114.14151°W | Temporary detour, extension planned |