Springbank, Alberta facts for kids
Springbank is a community in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located just west of the big city of Calgary. Springbank is part of Rocky View County.
This area is known for its large homes with lots of land, often called "acreages." The Springbank Airport is also found here. Nearby communities include Bearspaw to the north and Elbow Valley to the south. The new community of Harmony is also close by, west of the airport.
Some parts of Springbank have become part of Calgary since the 1980s. These areas are now Calgary neighbourhoods like Springbank Hill and Aspen Woods.
Springbank got its name from Springbank Creek. This creek flows into the Elbow River. The name "Springbank" was first used for a school district in 1887. It was chosen because there were many natural springs in the area. Early settlers often built their homes near these springs.
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Fun Things to Do in Springbank
Springbank has some cool places to visit!
Calaway Park
Calaway Park is a popular outdoor amusement park. It's a great place for families to have fun. You can find it right here in Springbank.
Golf Courses
If you like golf, Springbank has several golf courses. These include Pinebrook Golf Club and Springbank Links Golf Course.
Getting Around Springbank
Springbank has its own airport.
Springbank Airport
The Springbank Airport is located within the community. It is a busy airport, especially for smaller planes. In 2011, it was one of the busiest airports in Canada for aircraft movements.
Weather in Springbank
| Climate data for Springbank Hill (Calgary/Springbank Airport) WMO ID: 71860; coordinates 51°06′11″N 114°22′28″W / 51.10306°N 114.37444°W; elevation: 1,200.9 m (3,940 ft); 1981–2010 normals |
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high humidex | 15.7 | 21.3 | 22.9 | 25.7 | 30.6 | 31.9 | 34.1 | 34.0 | 31.0 | 26.4 | 20.5 | 17.1 | 34.1 |
| Record high °C (°F) | 16.5 (61.7) |
22.1 (71.8) |
23.8 (74.8) |
26.5 (79.7) |
33.0 (91.4) |
31.0 (87.8) |
33.8 (92.8) |
32.1 (89.8) |
30.6 (87.1) |
27.1 (80.8) |
20.4 (68.7) |
17.9 (64.2) |
33.8 (92.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −1.8 (28.8) |
0.0 (32.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
10.5 (50.9) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.8 (65.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.2 (70.2) |
17.0 (62.6) |
11.0 (51.8) |
2.3 (36.1) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
10.0 (50.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −8.2 (17.2) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−2.7 (27.1) |
3.4 (38.1) |
8.1 (46.6) |
12.1 (53.8) |
14.8 (58.6) |
13.7 (56.7) |
9.5 (49.1) |
3.9 (39.0) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
−7 (19) |
3.1 (37.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −14.5 (5.9) |
−13.4 (7.9) |
−9.2 (15.4) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
0.9 (33.6) |
5.4 (41.7) |
7.4 (45.3) |
6.2 (43.2) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
−9.9 (14.2) |
−13.3 (8.1) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −42.8 (−45.0) |
−41.6 (−42.9) |
−36.3 (−33.3) |
−21.7 (−7.1) |
−14.1 (6.6) |
−6.1 (21.0) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
−5.9 (21.4) |
−9.8 (14.4) |
−29.1 (−20.4) |
−36.5 (−33.7) |
−41.6 (−42.9) |
−42.8 (−45.0) |
| Record low wind chill | −56.0 | −56.0 | −48.0 | −27.0 | −20.0 | −10.0 | −4.0 | −8.0 | −14.0 | −38.0 | −48.0 | −57.0 | −57.0 |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 9.9 (0.39) |
11.5 (0.45) |
17.6 (0.69) |
25.4 (1.00) |
61.1 (2.41) |
106.7 (4.20) |
66.9 (2.63) |
78.0 (3.07) |
50.3 (1.98) |
16.3 (0.64) |
16.3 (0.64) |
9.8 (0.39) |
469.8 (18.49) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 0.2 (0.01) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (0.02) |
9.3 (0.37) |
49.5 (1.95) |
106.7 (4.20) |
66.9 (2.63) |
78.0 (3.07) |
45.5 (1.79) |
7.0 (0.28) |
2.4 (0.09) |
0.3 (0.01) |
366.2 (14.42) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 12.7 (5.0) |
14.7 (5.8) |
21.7 (8.5) |
19.0 (7.5) |
12.4 (4.9) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
5.3 (2.1) |
11.6 (4.6) |
17.4 (6.9) |
12.4 (4.9) |
127.3 (50.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 5.8 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 11.6 | 14.5 | 12.8 | 12.4 | 9.4 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 106.3 |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.48 | 3.5 | 9.7 | 14.5 | 12.8 | 12.3 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 0.91 | 0.23 | 67.73 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) | 6.0 | 5.9 | 7.6 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 1.4 | 3.9 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 45.0 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 58.6 | 56.0 | 50.3 | 43.3 | 45.7 | 50.8 | 48.2 | 49.2 | 47.8 | 46.5 | 57.1 | 60.4 | 51.2 |
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Schools in Springbank
Springbank has several schools for students of all ages. These schools are part of Rocky View Schools.
Public Schools
- Elbow Valley Elementary School: For students from kindergarten to grade 4.
- Springbank Middle School: For students in grades 5 to 8.
- Springbank Community High School: For students in grades 9 to 12.
The high school is located in the Springbank Park For All Seasons. This park also has an ice arena and a curling rink.
Private Schools
There are also private schools in the area. These include Webber Academy, Rundle College, and Edge School for Athletes.
Shopping and Businesses
Springbank has a business area with some shops. It is located near the Trans-Canada Highway. Here you can find a few businesses. There is a place to recycle bottles and a seasonal farmers market. You might also find a pet hospital and some offices.
Famous People from Springbank
Some well-known people have lived in Springbank.
- Jann Arden: A famous musician.
- Lanny McDonald: A former professional hockey player.
- Darryl Sutter: A well-known hockey coach.
- Roman Turek: A former professional hockey player.
Images for kids
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Looking west from Springbank Road in Springbank, Alberta
