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Calgary’s 17th Ave named one of the best streets in Canada

A view of 17th Avenue S.W. in Calgary, Alberta. Google Maps

CALGARY – A high concentration of top-notch restaurants, funky bars, and cool coffee shops are what make 17th Ave. S.W. one of the best streets in the country, according to a Canadian travel website.

Vacay.ca has released a list ranking the best streets in Canada for travellers looking to spend their trip exploring their surroundings on foot.

They say the list details the 20 best spots for you to spend your time and money when touring the country’s urban centres.

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Calgary’s bustling Red Mile placed 13th – although Edmonton’s Whyte Avenue is ranked slightly higher, sitting in 12th spot.

The top street for tourists to stroll is Rue du Petit-Champlain in Quebec City, according to the website.

It is followed by Saint Laurent Boulevard in Montreal and Argyle Street in Halifax.

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Here’s the full list:

  1. Rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City
  2. Saint Laurent Boulevard, Montreal
  3. Argyle Street, Halifax
  4. George Street, St. John’s
  5. Queen Street, Toronto
  6. Byward Market Square, Ottawa
  7. Rue Saint-Paul, Montreal
  8. Rue Saint-Joseph, Quebec City
  9. South Granville Street, Vancouver
  10. Ossington Avenue, Toronto
  11. Kensington Avenue, Toronto
  12. Whyte Avenue, Edmonton
  13. 17th Avenue, Calgary
  14. Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
  15. College Street, Toronto
  16. Denman Street, Vancouver
  17. Rue Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
  18. Grand Allée, Quebec City
  19. Queen Street, Fredericton
  20. Ragged Ass Road, Yellowknife

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