Calgary 2024 - Flipbook - Page 45
DOWNTOWN CALGARY
KENSINGTON
C H I N AT O W N
C H I N AT O W N
KENSINGTON
1 7 T H AV E S W
Follow the ornate blue dome
of the Calgary Chinese Cultural
Centre and find your way to
Chinatown for a cultural
experience in the heart of
downtown Calgary. A vibrant
collection of Chinese,
Japanese, Vietnamese, and
South Asian restaurants, shops,
grocers and bakeries make this
neighbourhood a cultural hub
in Calgary.
Snap a must-have Instagram
shot at the Peace Bridge before
you walk across the Bow River
to Kensington, one of the most
walkable neighbourhoods in
Calgary. Locals can’t get
enough of the organic, fair
trade coffee at Higher Ground.
Sweet treats at Crave CupCakes are always a favourite.
17th Ave SW is the centre of
Calgary’s nightlife and the
ultimate place to see and be
seen. Grab a pint at National
on 17th, shop local with a
huge collection of boutique
retailers, and be sure to
follow 17th Avenue to
Cowboys Dance Hall for live
concerts that will get you
dancing in no time.
4TH STREET
What started as a French
speaking community in the
heart of Calgary has become a
collection of trendy shops and
restaurants along 4th Street in
Calgary.
EAU CLAIRE
Eau Claire is known as
Calgary’s festival district, sitting
on the banks of the Bow River
and hosting exciting community
events every year. Catch a
movie at Cineplex Odeon Eau
Claire Market Cinemas for the
perfect downtown movie date.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L
AV E
Multiculturalism comes to life
in Calgary with a trip down
International Avenue. Murals
celebrating the history and
diversity of the community can
be found throughout.
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