Calgary's oldest neighbourhood stretches along 9th Avenue SE between 10th and 13th Streets, a short walk or quick cab ride from downtown. The strip is packed with antique dealers, vintage clothing shops, independent bookstores, and design boutiques — the kind of places that don't exist in malls. On weekends it draws a steady stream of locals browsing for furniture, collectibles, and curiosities.
Good for an afternoon wander combined with a meal at one of the neighbourhood's cafes.