From California, was visiting friends in Calgary in summer. Had a day to myself so took the CTrain downtown. This pedestrian zone was one of my coolest Calgary discoveries. What a great idea in an urban center. Very impressive. First time I've personally seen something like this. Very progressive idea. It works too. Lots of shops and restaurants. I bought some items myself. Stuff wasn't overpriced. In fact, I really like my "Calgary" t-shirt with the cowboy hat design for only $9.44 out the door. An elevated walkway over the Walk connects the CORE shopping centre which is also fun to browse. All visitors need to check out the Stephen Avenue Walk. Easy CTrain access.

It was a nice walk through downtown. Several blocks are blocked off from cars except for at crossroads so it made it safe for walking and easy to cross the street to get to different shops. A lot of restaurants and shops to go in. The streets were lined with flowers which was nice and they were clean. A few homeless people here and there but not too many and none of them bothered me or asked for money. I felt perfectly safe walking alone.
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Beautiful walking street full of restaurants, stores, lights, art and music. Enjoyable in all seasons. You can access the plus 15 system interconnecting the beautiful Calgary downtown buildings. The pics are showing the Trees Sculpture from the bridge connecting the Bankers Hall and the Core Shopping Centre. Plus 15 is open until 9 pm.
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Right in the middle of downtown there many pubs on the street level. Where the sculptures with the ribbons you will get access to the Skywalk and the CORE Shopping Center. If you are staying near downtown, go have a couple drinks and enjoy the area. Close to multiple restaurants and museums.
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Stephen Avenue is now hosting Chinook blast the winter festival of art installation and lighting. It’s wonderful for a walk in the evening starting from 3rd street. You can even go out for a quick snack and drinks as it is lined with several wonderful pubs. I have personally tried out James Joyce, Social, local and Met which are all really good ones around here.

It is a bustling pedestrian street adorned with numerous iconic skyscrapers lining both sides in downtown Calgary. This street is home to a plethora of upscale restaurants and boasts a charming garden-style shopping center. It is a must-visit destination for tourists and ranks among the most renowned pedestrian streets in Calgary.

Wonderfull street in downtown calgary with lots of shops, bars, and coffee shops. Good for walking and city exploring. A must visit location in DT Caclgary. Lots of people and tourists as welland in the middle of it lie The Core shopping mall.
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A happening street…!! The 8th Ave is also known as Stephen Avenue is a great place no matter what time of the day, month and year. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, gift shops etc. are in here. During Calgary Stampede and Christmas it is decorated beautifully. Definitely recommend to have a walk if you’re in town.

It's a most vibrant pedestrian street in Calgary with lots of Cafés, restaurants and shops all along the place. There are street artists performing all time of the day and you can gind yourself is some good atmosphere here.
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Fantastic boulevard to walk along during the day or night time enjoying some of the beautiful sculptures on the street. You can stop to have a drink or eat in any of the many restaurants or pubs in the area with a huge variety of cuisines or shopping in the beautiful stores around. More

Calgary downtown is a beautiful venue for us, photographers, especially Stephen Avenue Walk. You can have street life, art and history in one frame. Here is a few samples from my ballerina shoot from 2020. Locations: Hudson's Bay, Teatro Restaurant and the mid part of Stephen Avenue.

It was awesome I just found out that for years now I guess they have a clothing sale 2nd hand thrift type thing idk but I really enjoyed I got some gr8 clothes for even better prices check it out in sept it's across from good life
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I’m sure the street is normally very lively but when we went there around mid-July it was desert and most restaurants were closed. I ate a McDonald’s ice cream cone and we took pictures with the giant trans pride flag and the giant universal pride flag on the floor. Fun times!

Wow!! What a great place to walk thru, eat, have fun, party if you want, dance in the street, check out the Art sculptures and have a great time. This reminded me of Bourbon Street in New Orleans with a lot less drunk people. It was a great place in Calgary to explore.

Excellent spot to sit under an umbrella on a hot day and have a nice drink. A spot to meet all types of people. music, styles, entertainment and even zombie people.
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I'm always a fan of pedestrian streets and Stephen Avenue is definitely one of the true places for hang out. It's a wonderful experience in city redevelopment.
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8 ave in Calgary is a great place to walk around downtown. Flowers were blooming when we walked around here and ate at one of the restaurants. Drinks were a lot cheaper as well and it has really old buildings that are great to look at. Its nostalgic.

Excellent strip of boutique shops, restaurants and bars/pubs. Walkable with many people around. Many shaded patios. Live performances at times. Close proximity to transit and the core mall. Some homeless in the area.
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Probably the most bustling part of Calgary we’ve seen. Lots of shops, bars and restaurants. Certainly seems to be the place to head to if you’re in Calgary.
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It’s safe for walking and there’s a lot of shops and restaurants to go in. A national historic site where you can see some of the city’s oldest buildings.
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A wonderful place to go for a walk to destress in the heart of the city. Plenty of restaurants and bars, as well add public art and shopping. Limited car access means there is lots pass space to roam for 5 blocks or more. Old architecture

Stephen Avenue Walk in Downtown Calgary is a photographer's paradise, especially for wedding shoots. Its urban setting and architectural wonders, combined with captivating lights and iconic sites, create a dynamic backdrop that elevates

Really beautiful indoor outdoor mall in the middle of the city. You could go there and find anything you'd like. On the fourth floor there's a very beautiful food court with excellent views out of the roof to the building surrounding

Was nice, food options we're pretty limited to bar & grills. A few vagrants around the area, so safer to stick to the street.
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Weekday
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A beautiful tourist attraction in the heart of city. My favorite ealrs restaurant was there for dinner. Hours can be spent here without getting bored even for a minute. Battery powered scooters add extra fun.

A pedestrian only walkway lined with restaurants, bars, stores on either side. As a tourist, I appreciated this area, making it quite easy to find a restaurant of my choice.
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Weekend

We went there about 8:30 on a Saturday morning. Nothing open and lots of street people. Later on it got more lively. The turn-of-the-century architecture is worth the trip.
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Weekend

No events going on this morning, but it looks like this would be a hopping place. Great architecture and design.
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Weekday
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Nice place to go biking (there is a designated lane separate from people that are jogging or walking.
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Weekend
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STEPHEN AVE Is a beautiful walk in Summer and in winter around Christmas with the lights an decorations!!!! ROMANCE !! HAHA
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Loved the ice sculptures. There were lots of warming stations. Very busy when we were there. Would have liked to have seen more family activities. All in all a great event.

This is downtown Calgary. Cute pedestrian street with various shops, restaurants and bars. If you’re in town then worth going just to get the vibe of the city

This was great! Different unique shops and a easy walk. Great restaurants
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Weekday
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A great downtown pedestrian walk with multiple restaurants and a wide selection of shops. The avenue is closed to regular traffic and offers many sights.

Lots of interesting characters along the avenue. Best to pay attention to your immediate surroundings.
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Great street to go for a walk in Summer. There's lots of places to go for a drink or eat some food. In Winter the street is lined with holiday lights.

Great place for a stroll in the Calgary downtown core!
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Weekday
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Love this street. There are many people enjoying the food of the various restaurants and cafes outdoors with a vibrant and lively environment.

I liked the food gallery up on 4th floor. Diverse meal selection but I went with the A&W coffee and a Buddy burger as I love the onions.

Nice street with a lot of bars, restaurants and shops. Nicely decorated with lights this time of year too!
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Weekday

Great venue for food and shopping of all kinds
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Weekend
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Cozy place to walk and dining at the downtown.
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Weekday
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Move all the homeless on and stop the scooters. Someone is going to get hurt. Otherwise a nice street to have a drink. More

A nice place to walk around, it has shopping mall around and good restaurants. Also surrounded with corporate centers.

I just moved to Calgary. It was my first time there....loved, so beautiful..can't wait to go there in summer time !

Love the architecture on this street, the liveliness, and overall vibes. It's also very clean and picturesque

I didn't experience this place at it's best/busiest (winter weekday) but I do like pedestrian-only areas.

Nice cozy walk with closeness to the Calgary Tour.
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Weekday
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A famous ave in Calgary downtown! Shopping arcade, restaurants, bar and cafe
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Nice place to walk, shop, and dine. Plenty of light and feels safe.
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Beautiful street but many closed restaurent on winter weekend
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Very nice walk downtown Calgary nice walkway good restaurants and shopping centers

Awesome walk with shops and foodie spots.
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Plenty of Bars and Restaurants and other shops! Cool place to unwind!

Very Scenic place to walk, and you can see the Calgary tower as well

This downtown street at Calgary, Canada .
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Nice place to walk, dine and shop. Love the lights at night

Nice place for walking. Must see in Calgary Downtown

I liked it but a bit too busy