We’ve officially wrapped up our 13-week Summer On 17th festival, which ran from July 1 until September 21 in Tomkins Park and was home to free events including outdoor movies, fitness classes, theatrical performers, live music and more! This inaugural event featured more than 170 hours of free entertainment with 60 different performers and musicians taking the stage, […]
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17th Ave was bustling all summer long with live music and events in Tomkins Park, dozens of amazing patios serving refreshing cocktails and tasty eats, and of course, the opening of several new businesses that will add new flare to this already vibrant and iconic community in Calgary. Here are five new businesses that opened this
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Smokers Junction Smokers Junction, located on the corner of 17th ave and 14th street, has a wide selection of vaporizers accessories and waterpipes, with new stock continually coming in. In March of 2020, they made the switch to being independently owned with the new name Smokers Junction to match the intersection of 17th ave
With FREE events all Summer long, and its recent designation as an open area where you can legally consume alcohol within its confines, Tomkins Park, the spacious piece of greenery found in the heart of the Red Mile, is the perfect place for a summer picnic! This city park is also the new home to
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It’s time to pull out your favourite denim gear and cowboy boots, because the Calgary Stampede is back! 17th Ave is just a few blocks away from the iconic Stampede grounds and will be home to tons of Stampede-themed events! Plus, we’ve got some of the city’s best watering holes if you need a pre-rodeo
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As Calgarians, we know our patio season is often short and sweet so we need to make the best of it while we can, and there’s nowhere quite like 17th Ave when it comes to number and variety of outdoor dining options. Find sprawling patios made for long saturday afternoons filled with cold pints and
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It’s time to celebrate our home and native land, the true north, strong and free! On July 1, join us in a Canada Day celebration on 17th Ave, where you can enjoy free events and performances from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the heart of 17th Ave. With musical acts, hoop dancing and more
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We know dads can be tricky to buy for. They never seem to need anything, and always claim to be happy with the homemade cards and decades-old crafts you made as a kid, but this year, it’s time to get him something he really wants. Whether you want to treat him to a decadent meal on
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Calgary’s favourite summer festival is back and better than ever! Lilac Fest returns to 4th Street on June 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the first time since 2019, and this year, the event will also extend down 17th Ave between 5th Street SW and 2nd Street SW. As one of Calgary’s most diverse shopping and
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Why not skip out on busy highways and cold nights of camping for some exploration of your home city this May long weekend? Head down to 17th Ave, where you can catch Calgary’s home team in round two of the play offs at one of your favourite 17th Ave pubs, or stop into a new
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If you’re still searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, the below 17th Ave businesses have you covered. From delicious five-course menu items to exclusive events, here are a few ways you can celebrate mom on Calgary’s favourite street this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyond Scarf (@beyondscarf)
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Spring has sprung on 17th Ave, and from now until the end of May, Calgarians will be able to join in on tons of seasonal festivities happening on Calgary’s greatest street. In addition to 17th Ave’s ‘Business is Blooming’ calendar of events, which features the themes Eat, Shop, Play and Explore, and tons of fun
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This April, some of your favourite 17th Ave businesses are dishing up decadent Easter-themed treats, traditional Paska loaves, delicious turkey dinners and more to help you celebrate this Spring holiday. We may not all celebrate Easter, but I think we can agree that it is always a good time for chocolate. View this post
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We may not be in Ireland, but us Calgarians love to party, and these 17th Ave businesses have some tricks up their sleeve to ring in this St. Patrick’s Day with a bang. From Irish breakfast specials to all the Jamesons and Guinness you can handle, here’s how some of your favourite 17th Ave businesses
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17th Ave is home to hundreds of unique businesses ranging from globally inspired restaurants to craft and jewellery stores, vintage boutiques, furniture shops and more, all of which are owned and operated by a group of passionate and culturally diverse Calgarians. This February, in celebration of Black History month, we want to recognize some of
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17th Ave has seen some serious action in the last few months with the opening of tons of new businesses on this iconic street. From trendy new brunch spot, Maven, to highly anticipated Japanese and sake joint, Lonely Mouth, here are some of the new spots you can check out on the Red Mile this
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Whether you’re coupled up and looking for a romantic February 14 date night idea, or you just want to load up on some of the amazing Valentine’s Day-themed treats that are always in abundance at this time of year, we have you covered. From a five-course vegan dinner to heart-shaped cakes, bon bons and more,
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We’re probably all feeling the effects of the holidays right now – whether you overindulged on one too many Christmas cookies or you’re just exhausted from the never-ending stream of holiday festivities, a post-holiday reset is needed, and we’ve got you covered on 17th Ave. The Red Mile is home to numerous different wellness services
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Before we all start setting New Year’s resolutions and briefly committing to whatever the newest diet fad is, many of us are still nursing a post-New Year’s Eve hangover, glued to our couch and scrolling the different options for food delivery options. If this is you, have no fear. We’ve got some sure-fire hangover cures and
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Time to ring in 2022. With masks on and proof of vaccine in hand, head down to 17th Ave for a variety of New Year’s Eve parties featuring drag shows, 5-course dinners, chef’s tasting menus, live entertainment, red carpet events and more! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Las Canarias
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