Inglewood BIA
Inglewood BIA
Street of dining and shopping with a vintage flare
October 20th, 2023
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Calgary's Original Mainstreet
Inglewood's Main Street of 9 Ave SE is the City's original downtown. Across the Elbow River from Fort Calgary, Inglewood is nestled along the Bow River, framed by a linear park and accessible through the City's popular pathway system and. Inglewood’s main street has maintained most of its Edwardian commercial buildings. It has an authentic, analog charm that is reflected in the many international films that use 9th Avenue SE and the surrounding streets as a backdrop. The Canadian Institute of Planners awarded Inglewood "Canada's Great Neighbourhood for 2014" for good reason! It is an arts and culture hot spot known for its music venues, cafes, patio scene, and great dining. Inglewood is also a microbrewery hotspot. This vibrant Main Street and neighbourhood is all about “Shop Local” as it is chock-a-block with locally-owned, independent retailers, including internationally known cottage industries such as Smithbilt Hats. Inglewood's numerous historic buildings house several of the city's award-winning restaurants including Rouge, the Deane House, and The Nash.
Why Go
Inglewood's Main Street of 9 Ave SE is the City's original downtown. Across the Elbow River from Fort Calgary, Inglewood is nestled along the Bow River, framed by a linear park and accessible through the City's popular pathway system and. Inglewood’s main street has maintained most of its Edwardian commercial buildings. It has an authentic, analog charm that is reflected in the many international films that use 9th Avenue SE and the surrounding streets as a backdrop. The Canadian Institute of Planners awarded Inglewood "Canada's Great Neighbourhood for 2014" for good reason! It is an arts and culture hot spot known for its music venues, cafes, patio scene, and great dining. Inglewood is also a microbrewery hotspot. This vibrant Main Street and neighbourhood is all about “Shop Local” as it is chock-a-block with locally owned, independent retailers, including internationally known cottage industries such as Smithbilt Hats. Inglewood's numerous historic buildings house several of the city's award-winning restaurants including Rouge, the Deane House, and The Nash.
What's Great
Dance your way down 9 Avenue SE, aka Music Mile, where live music reigns in Calgary. Located in the historic Gary Theatre, Ironwood Stage and Grill is one of Western Canada's premier live country, folk and blues performance venues. Inglewood also has the Blues Can and the Calgary Folk Festival Hall. Annual events include Jazz Festival and Jazz Walks, Car Free Sunday, Night Markets, Sunfest, Fringe Festival, Music Mile, Shakespeare In The Park, and Christmas.
Local Tip:
The Esker Foundation Gallery is on the top floor of the Arts Block - this gallery is free to the public, has a breathtaking setting, and celebrates Canadian Art.
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