Beltline / 17th Avenue

Calgary, Canada

Appeals to travelers looking for a livelier atmosphere with many cafés, trendy restaurants, and bars.

Places in Beltline / 17th Avenue

Bridgette Bar A high-end restaurant featured in Canada's 100 Best Restaurants.
Ten Foot Henry A high-end restaurant featured in Canada's 100 Best Restaurants.
Beltline / 17th Avenue cafés Many cafés lining the lively, trendy 17th Avenue.
Paper Lantern Recognized as one of Canada's 100 Best Bars.

Best time to visit: July offers the annual Calgary Stampede with rodeos, while May to September brings pleasant weather overall.
Getting around: Calgary's Downtown and Beltline neighbourhoods, including 17th Avenue, are connected by the C-Train and walkable city blocks.
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Language: English. French is co-official nationwide.
Timezone: MST (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Current trends: Calgary's bar scene continues to earn national recognition, with Bar Gigi ranked No. 65 on Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list and Paper Lantern recognized as one of Canada's 100 Best Bars, alongside CRAFT Beer Market's rooftop patio and local beer, reflecting the city's growing culinary and cocktail sophistication.

Downtown — The most convenient area for a first stay, with most amenities, shopping centers, restaurants, and bars within walking distance.
East Village — Home to EIGHT, hidden in Calgary's Alt Hotel East Village.