Eau Claire Market, Calgary
One of the popular markets namely the Eau Claire Market is located to the north of downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You will find Bow River to the north of the market and 4th Avenue to its south. This market is extremely popular among tourists who come here to enjoy browsing through shops, urban parkland, public plaza, hotels, restaurants and riverside condominiums. You will also find Calgary’s Festival District at Eau Claire Market.
This market was created in an industrial land that was reclaimed. Prince Island’s Park lies to the north of the market and is very popular for hosting various summer festivals such as the Shakespeare in the Park and Calgary Folk Music Festival.
Eau Claire Market is strategically located along the Bow River pathway well connected to the huge pedestrian trails and pathways network. This market derived its name from the sawmill from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This transplanted sawmill was one of the original industries in Calgary that predominantly employed Norwegian workers.
Enter this unique and interesting market and you will find a variety of galleries, shops, food courts and movie theatre. Shop to your heart’s content here and enjoy delicious food at the eateries. Include Eau Claire Market in your Calgary trip itinerary.
This market was created in an industrial land that was reclaimed. Prince Island’s Park lies to the north of the market and is very popular for hosting various summer festivals such as the Shakespeare in the Park and Calgary Folk Music Festival.
Eau Claire Market is strategically located along the Bow River pathway well connected to the huge pedestrian trails and pathways network. This market derived its name from the sawmill from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This transplanted sawmill was one of the original industries in Calgary that predominantly employed Norwegian workers.
Enter this unique and interesting market and you will find a variety of galleries, shops, food courts and movie theatre. Shop to your heart’s content here and enjoy delicious food at the eateries. Include Eau Claire Market in your Calgary trip itinerary.
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Eau Claire Market on Map
Sight Name: Eau Claire Market
Sight Location: Calgary, Canada (See walking tours in Calgary)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Calgary, Canada (See walking tours in Calgary)
Sight Type: Shopping
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A short walk... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles