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Newly Opened Businesses on Calgary’s 17th Ave | April 2024

May 1, 2024

The 17th Ave area is BUSY with new businesses. Check out the recently opened businesses and see what is coming next.

The Sweatered Hen

Breakfast and lunch, focusing on fresh flavours, great coffee, fun cocktails.
819 17 Ave SW

Coming Soon

Cold Beer Pizza YYC
Brooklyn Dumplings Beavertails
Scozzafava’s Deli
Jerry’s Smoke and Vape
La Ceil
Jeong Korean Restaurant

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The 17th Avenue Business Improvement Area (BIA) is committed to preserving the diverse and energetic character of the area’s business community. We advocate for public safety, revitalize public spaces, implement placemaking initiatives and collaborate with City of Calgary departments to enhance economic well-being and attract new businesses, fostering a thriving and inclusive environment for all.

Our borders are from 16th Street to 2nd Street SW along 17th Ave SW and several blocks of 14th (up to 12 Ave SW), 8th Street SW (up to 14th Ave SW) and 11th Street (up to 14th Ave SW).

May 1, 2024

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