Arizona Canal

The Arizona Canal is a major canal in central that led to the founding of several communities, now among the wealthier neighborhoods of suburban , constructed in the late 1880s.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Shemer Art Center and Museum and Phoenix Country Day School.

Museum
The is an art education facility and gallery in . The center was founded in 1984 by Martha Shemer, who purchased a mission-style house and three acres not only to preserve the property but to donate it to the City of Phoenix to be used for art education.

School
is a college-preparatory school located in , United States. The student-faculty ratio at is 8 to 1. Facilities on the campus include access to most sports and indoor activities.

School
is a public high school in . The school has 1,680 students enrolled. Most of them come from feeder schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Camelback East and Arcadia.

Suburb
Phoenix is the capital of the state of , the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood in the areas of and . The neighborhood is located at the south foot of . It has boundaries from 44th Street to 68th Street and Camelback Road to the Arizona canal. is situated 1½ miles east of Arizona Canal.

Town
is a desert and mountain town in east of state capital . The town is known for its golf courses, resorts and restaurants, the workshop of Paolo Soleri, and close proximity to Scottsdale and Phoenix. is situated 3 miles northeast of Arizona Canal.

Arizona Canal

Latitude
33.50643° or 33° 30′ 23″ north
Longitude
-111.98959° or 111° 59′ 23″ west
Elevation
1,250 feet (381 metres)
Open location code
855CG246+H5
Geo­Names ID
5551660
Wiki­data ID
Q670195
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Satellite Map

Discover Arizona Canal from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Welsh—“Arizona Canal” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Arizona Canal
  • Dutch: Arizona Canal
  • Egyptian Arabic: قناة اريزونا
  • French: Arizona Canal
  • German: Arizona Canal
  • Italian: Canale dell’Arizona
  • Welsh: Camlas Arizona

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Village on the Lakes and Shady Ranch Trailer Lodge.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Arcadia Village Shopping Center and Palm Grove Shopping Center.

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