17th Avenue SW

Known as the Red Mile, 17th Avenue SW holds the distinction of being the Calgary Flames party-zone ever since the 2004 run to the Stanley Cup Finals. This stretch of road runs east to west, just south of the downtown core, essentially from the Scotiabank Saddledome to 14th Street SW, and is regarded as one of Calgary's best walkways and shopping districts. It is also one of the most tourist-laden communities in the city, especially during Stampede week.

Much of the street is dominated by popular sports mega-bars, such as Melrose Cafe & Bar (known as the heart of the Red Mile), and popular meeting spots, such as Caffe Beano, Nellie's, and Streeps Teahouse. This community brings out a broad assortment of Calgary's out-and-about crowd. But 17th isn't without its fair share of hiddem gems and local favorites. In fact, you'll find some of Calgary's best patios, shops, pizzas (see: Wicked Wedge), and treats here. It's a good place to stroll, especially if you need a little break from the Stampede grounds.

Of course, 17th is a trendy, shopping-focused area. So, if money is tight, try chilling out at Tompkins Park, located on 17th ave and 8th street. This park is great for people watching, and it has nice benches and a small gazebo that are located near the street. What's best, it's very near Kawa, which is one of Calgary's best espresso bars.

17th has a huge variety of restaurants. If you want vegan, try the Coup; Lebanese, try Shwarma Knight; or, if you really want indulgence, head east to Crave Cupcakes, a Calgary must-try. Legendary!

One of the local's favorite pubs is the Ship & Anchor, which offers a great selection of brews and an awesome patio. Or, try the Rose & Crown, which is another great pub.

Nightlife

Melrose Cafe and Bar

Brava Bistro

Silver Inn

Mercury (The)/Eight Restaurant

Regal Beagle, (The)

Buon Giorno's Restaurant

Atlas Specialty Supermarket and Restaurant

Kashmir (The)

Byblos Kitchen

Sombrero Restaurante Mexicano (El)

Vagabondo Restaurant

Caffe Beano

Spicy Hut (The)

Morgan's Pub

Van's Pizza and Steak House

Da Guido Ristorante

Stavro's Steakhouse and Lounge

Homestead Restaurant & Pizza Place

Studio Cafe

Bean There Coffee Bar

Bailey's Neighborhood Pub

Philip's Forbidden Flavors

Blends Coffee Roasterie

Nicastro Foods Cappuccino Bar

Central Grand Restaurant

Wildwood Pub

Urban Bakery

Terra Nova

Charlie's Wine Bar & Grille

Extreme Pita & California Yogurt

Istanbul Cafe

Blue Rock Wine and Cigar Bar

Jojo Bistro Parisien


Attractions

Harrison Galleries

Scotiabank Saddledome

Devenish Heritage Ltd

Gallery San Chun

Art Mode Gallery

Bearclaw Gallery

Calgary Flames

Rubaiyat

Sebastian Yoon Fine Art

Single Onion


Restaurants

Da Guido Ristorante

Nick's Steakhouse and Pizza

Ship and Anchor Pub

Stavro's Steakhouse and Lounge

Atlas Specialty Supermarket and Restaurant

Byblos Kitchen

Silver Inn

Caffe Beano

Nellie's

Blue Rock Wine and Cigar Bar

Terra Nova

Charlie's Wine Bar & Grille

Halftime Sports Bar & Grill

Illichman's Sausage House

Istanbul Cafe

Spiros Pizza

Kim Mai Vietnamese Restaurant

Oishii Village

Paros

Nicastro Foods Cappuccino Bar

Melrose Cafe and Bar

Kremlin (The)

Urban Bakery

Village Pita Bakery Limited

Kyoto 17

Jojo Bistro Parisien

Pescatore (Il)

Morgan's Pub

Wildwood Pub

Kashmir (The)

What's Up

Lina's Italian Market

Pho Kim: Kim's Vietnamese Noodle House

Ercole Restorante Italiano

Mercury (The)/Eight Restaurant

Van's Pizza and Steak House

Buon Giorno's Restaurant

Homestead Restaurant & Pizza Place

Brava Bistro

Regal Beagle, (The)

Central Grand Restaurant

Spicy Hut (The)

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