Bit of history: Shaganappi was originally home to the First Nations. It was annexed to the City of Calgary in 1910, and Shaganappi was established as a neighborhood in 1949. Six years later in 1955, the Shaganappi Community Association was founded. It is one of the oldest Community Associations in Calgary.

Shaganappi Golf Course: In 1915, Shaganappi Point became a golf course. It was the second municipal golf course to be built in Canada. In its first year, 2,000 golfers visiting paid 25 cents to tee off for 18 holes. In 1988, the golf course was the launching point for hot air balloons celebrating the Winter Olympics.

Sandstone Quarry: Shaganappi was home to a sandstone quarry managed by William Oliver. They mined stone from the sides of the gully which is now Crowchild Trail, between Bow Trail and Richmond Road. Oliver Quarry provided sandstone for many buildings in the city, including parts of City Hall and Sunalta Elementary School. 

17^th Ave has 450 local businesses down the entire strip from local specialty foods and bakeries, specialty coffee shops, restaurants and bars, to clothing stores, boutiques, and markets! The best part about shopping local on 17^th Ave is that there is so much variety to choose from, and every store has its own unique style and character. Local Businesses give a city their flavor. As for malls, close by we have Westbrook Mall (‘first mall built in Canada!). It has undergone renovation and upgrades in recent years. Walmart, Sportcheck and Safeway are within walking distance. The combined presence and close proximity to both – large chain stores and small local shops and businesses makes living here so much more convenient and exciting!

Conveniently located right across from the Point we have Coffee Cats, our own local coffee shop. With great coffee and all the fixins’ and treats made in-house this joint is one of the best kept secrets and feel-good places on 17^th.  But there are many more go-to coffee shops down the road, once you venture further east, you will discover places like Waves Coffee House, Café Beno, Philosafy Coffee or Analog. For delicious macaroons and cup of tea, you have to try Ollia Macarons & Tea on 8^th and 16^th Ave. As for bakeries – Rustic Sour Dough Bakery on 17 & 12 is an excellent choice for fresh bread and pastries. 

There is an endless number of restaurants on 17^th, whether you love Italian, Mexican, Korean, Southwest, pub food or seafood, you have endless choices. Here are a few favourites:  Cibo – delicious Italian food, Una Pizza + Wine amazing pizza, and house made cheesecake, for best sandwiches in town – you have to visit Alumni, https://alumnisandwiches.com/ and Anju will make you the best lettuce wrap ever! For all you can eat Sushi and Thai – Fusion on 17^th is a great choice!

Nightlife down 17^th Ave is truly something special, because you have so much to choose from. If you love cold, craft beer you can check out one of our favourite places starting with National Beer Hall (over 100 beers!), 1410 World Bier Haus, Jamesons Irish Pub, Trolley 5, Mill Street Brew Pub, Ship & Anchor, The Pint, or the National, just to name a few. If wine is more of your cup of beverage, you should definitely check out Frenchie Wine Bar, Embarcadero Wine & Oyster Bar, or Cilantro. And for cocktailsLounge Eighteen, Cleaver, Betty Lou’s Library or Model Milk.

One of the best parts living on 17^th is its location.  The perfect proximity to downtown Calgary, just stone throw away to a C-Train station and then just couple stops to downtown.. An easy access wherever you want to go. Many bus stops close by, growing number of scooter and bike locations.

A car sharing service can be a convenient and cost-effective alternative . Available cars can be found using the car2go website or using a phone app for an access to fleet of Smart cars located around the inner-city.

To implement an Internet-based carpool program for the Calgary area The City of Calgary has partnered with Carpool.ca  via  a web-based ride matching service. It takes advantage of the speed of the web, and in just a few minutes finds rideshare matches at no cost to the participants.

Local Elementary School: Alexander Ferguson School – 1704 26 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1K5,

Kidzone Playcare: 2035 26a St SW, tel: (403) 891-0577 full/part time drop-in and hourly child care, playcare and Preschool Program (Wildwood & West Springs)

Yoga with stories/ drama and rhyme, Music Classes, Spanish, Dance, Arts & Crafts

Preschool: Discovery Preschool – 2035 26a St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 2B9, (403) 465-1141

MEDICAL CLINIC: Glenwood Medical Centre – Family Practice & Walk-in, 3945 17 Ave SW, (403) 242-8633

Veterinarian:           

Westland Veterinary Hospital:  3871 17 Ave SW, (403) 246-2244

Killarney Cat Hospital, 3315 26 Ave SW, (403) 246-1115

Animal Clinic West: 921 37 St SW. (403) 246-8386

Pool:  Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre, 1919  29  St  SW

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