Blue Quill, Edmonton
Blue Quill | |
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Neighbourhood | |
Blue Quill Location of Blue Quill in Edmonton | |
| Coordinates: 53°27′25″N 113°31′37″W / 53.457°N 113.527°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| City | Edmonton |
| Quadrant | NW |
| Ward | Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi |
| Sector | Southwest |
| Area | Kaskitayo |
| Government | |
| • Administrative body | Edmonton City Council |
| • Councillor | Jon Morgan |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.06 km2 (0.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 678 m (2,224 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 4,568 |
| • Density | 4,309.4/km2 (11,161/sq mi) |
| • Change (2009–12) | 1.9% |
| • Dwellings | 2,042 |
Blue Quill is a residential neighbourhood located in south west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Blue Quill and the adjacent neighbourhood of Blue Quill Estates are named to honour Chief Blue Quill of the Saddle Lake Band.
It is bounded on the south by 23 Avenue, on the east by 111 Street, and on the west by 119 Street. The north boundary is Saddleback Road east of 115 Street, and a utility corridor west of 115 Street. At 115 Street, Saddleback Road turns south and cuts through the neighbourhood. The south west corner of the neighbourhood overlooks the Blackmud Creek Ravine.
The community is represented by the Blue Quill Community League, established in 1979, which maintains a community hall, an outdoor rink, tennis courts and basketball courts located at 113 Street and 25 Avenue.