Stephen Avenue Walk (with kids)

Stephen Avenue Walk is a lively pedestrian street in downtown Calgary with a nice mix of restaurants, shops, patios, and historic buildings. It’s great for a casual stroll, people-watching, or grabbing a bite to eat. The architecture adds charm, especially the heritage facades alongside modern towers. That said, some areas feel a bit quieter outside peak hours, and not every stretch is equally vi...

It is always architecturally interesting to blend old buildings with newer glass skyscrapers and add a touch of originality with these metal structures. It sure is nice to look at it. Though, in 2014, there were too many homeless people and visibly ones with mental health/drug issues, just like in Edmonton tbh. It means constantly having to pay attention instead of focusing on what you came for.

Really nice walk on this street while restaurants around. In the evening with lights and other stuff it gives undoubtedly mesmerizing look. But to keep in mind the thing that this place is in downtown where the problem of vagrants is so much. I went to this place with my family and two vagrants scared my kids and I came back. Place is good but it needs proper security arrangements to keep the visi...

This is a wonderful walking street right in the heart of downtown Calgary. There are so many restaurants, coffee shops, and bars to choose from, many of them are good! It's very safe, a lot of police presence and very popular. Great thing to experience in Calgary!

I really enjoyed spending an afternoon on Stephen Avenue — it’s the perfect mix of Calgary’s history and lively urban vibe. The beautiful old sandstone buildings, historic facades, and all the unique shops and patios make it feel full of character. There’s so much to see and do here — you’ll find cozy cafés, casual pubs, nice sit-down restaurants, and lots of patios that come alive in the summer....