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Nose HillNose Hill Park, the lagest municipal park in Canada, 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. Size & Location - 1127 hectares
- 4.8 km from North to South
- 4.0 km from East to West
It is bordered on the South by John Laurie Blvd. N.W., to the West is Shaganappi Tr. NW, East is 14 St. N.W., and it is bordered on the North by the community of MacEwan. Environment Sensitive vegetation, terrain, and archeological sites exist within the park. It contains a significant native rough fescue grassland ecosystem and over 66 native vascular plant species have been found on the hill including parry oatgrass, prairie crocus, golden bean, bedstraw, and sage. Grasslands of this nature are considered endangered in North America because more than 95% have been lost to cultivation, tree encroachment, and development. The grassland is one of 7 major native habitat types on the hill which together provide an excellent habitat for a variety of animals. Over 198 wildlife species have been identified on the hill. History The origin of the hill's name is unclear but common legend tells of a European explorer asking an aboriginal translator the name of the hill seen far off in the distance. The man replies: Nose Hill is the name it was given because from here it resemlbles the nose of our cheif. In December 1779 a well-known Hudson's Bay Company trader, Peter Fidler, recorded an excursion to the hill he went on with Peigan guides. HBC trader David Thompson wintered at a Peigan encampment on the Bow River in 1787-1788, and in 1800 returned to the area as a North-West Company employee. In his journal for the year, Thompson made specific note of Nose Hill. External Links *Friends of Nose Hill Society
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