17th Ave after a Flames playoff game in 2004
17th Ave is a popular avenue in Calgary. It has a number restaurants, bars, and shopping outlets. During the 2004 playoff run of the Calgary Flames, it became known as the Red Mile. This came from the large number of people wearing red Flames jerseys flowing to the street to celebrate after each vicory.
Some of the restaurants of 17th Ave include:
- Kim Anh Vietnamese Submarines
- El Sombrero Restaurante Mexicano
- The Coup
- Moughal Mahal
- Brava Bistro
- Melrose Cafe & Bar
- Wicked Wedge
External links[]
- August 25, 2005 article from FFWD regarding the changes to 17th since the Red Mile