Midnapore, Calgary facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Midnapore
Neighbourhood
Midnapore, Calgary Location in Calgary
Country	Canada
Province	Alberta
City	[[File:|22x20px|border |alt=|link=]] Calgary
Quarant	SE
Ward	14
Established	1977
Annexed	1961
Elevation	1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	6,888
Website	Midnapore Community Association

Midnapore is a friendly community located in the big city of Calgary, in the province of Alberta, Canada. It's a great place to live, with lots of green spaces and even its own special lake! Midnapore is surrounded by Fish Creek Provincial Park to the north and east, Sun Valley Boulevard to the south, and Macleod Trail to the west.

A Look Back in Time

Midnapore wasn't always part of Calgary. It used to be a small village, or "hamlet," managed by a local district. But on December 30, 1961, the City of Calgary officially took over Midnapore and the land around it. This process is called "annexation," which means the city expanded its borders to include Midnapore.

Fun Things to Do in Midnapore

Midnapore has many cool places for its residents. You can find a shopping center called the Midnapore Mall. There's also a community center, the Mid-Sun Community Association, which Midnapore shares with its neighbor, Sundance. Plus, there are many places to grab a quick bite to eat.

Wildlife and Nature

One of the best features of Midnapore is its connection to nature. Many homes in the northern part of the community are right next to Fish Creek Provincial Park. It's common to see wild animals like deer, foxes, and coyotes walking around. You might also spot white-tailed jackrabbits, red and gray squirrels, and many types of birds all year long. These birds include black-billed magpies, black-capped chickadees, merlins, and house finches.

Schools and Learning

Midnapore is home to St. Mary's University. The community also has a private elementary and junior high school. For younger students, there are two elementary schools: Mother Teresa (a Catholic school) and Midnapore Elementary.

Getting Around

Midnapore is well-connected by public transportation. Several bus routes serve the area, taking residents to nearby train stations like Somerset-Bridlewood, Shawnessy, and Fish Creek-Lacombe.

Who Lives in Midnapore?

In 2012, the City of Calgary counted the population of Midnapore. There were about 6,861 people living in 2,726 homes. This was a very small decrease from the 2011 population of 6,888. Midnapore covers an area of about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles).

Education in the Community

Midnapore offers several schools for students of all ages.

• Midnapore Elementary and Fish Creek Elementary are public schools.
• Mother Teresa of Calcutta Elementary and Father James Whelihan Elementary and Junior High are Catholic schools.
• Midsun Junior High School is another public school.
• Trinity Christian School is a private Christian school.

Midnapore's Special Lake

Midnapore has its very own community lake, which is about 12 hectares (30 acres) in size. This lake was created in the summer of 1976. Workers dug out a lot of earth to make the lake, and some of that earth was used to build a 17-meter (56-foot) hill in the nearby park.

The lake holds a huge amount of water, about 625 million liters (165 million gallons), and is up to 10 meters (33 feet) deep. The lake and its park are popular spots for fun activities. In the summer, people enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing. In the winter, it's a great place for ice skating and other winter sports.

To help keep the lake beautiful and well-maintained, homeowners in Midnapore pay a small fee as part of their property taxes. This money helps make sure the lake stays a wonderful place for everyone to enjoy.