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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
Seven Easter Treats to Get This Week on 17th Ave Read More »
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’s extensive lineup of businesses includes award-winning restaurants and eateries, beloved local retailers, luxury spa and wellness services, longstanding favourites and so much more, but one of the most integral components of this iconic community is its people. This month, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we want to recognize the rock star females who work behind the …
