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Stephen Avenue

8 Avenue S

One of Calgary's most famous streets, Stephen Avenue was declared a National Historic District by the Canadian government. The street is lined with many attractive older buildings. It is a major venue for boutique shopping, bars, pubs and restaurants. The mall is closed to vehicle traffic from 6AM-6PM daily.

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Getting there: 8 Ave S between Macleod Tr SE and 3 St SW
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