International Avenue, Calgary

International Avenue
Aerial view of International Avenue
Location	Calgary, Alberta

A sign and set of international flags along International Avenue

International Avenue is a Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) in Calgary, Alberta. The district is centered on 17th Avenue S.E. in the neighbourhood of Forest Lawn in the east of the city. The district was created in 1993 to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that exists in east central Calgary. The area has since become a popular location for ethnic restaurants and shopping.

The BRZ was also established to help revitalize the former town of Forest Lawn, which was annexed by the city in 1961. The neighbourhood has long had a reputation for being a haven for crime and drugs. In recent years, however, the area has been recognized for its multi-culturalism and has been slowly developing into a major destination for both Calgary residents and tourists. The city and the BRZ are currently in the process of implementing new urban design and redevelopment initiatives.

Since 2003, International Avenue has played host to Calgary's large multi-cultural event, GlobalFest. GlobalFest combines both a celebration of diversity known as OneWorld Festival and an International Fireworks Festival at Elliston Park. The event takes place annually in late August. The 2009 Festival took place August 21-29 at Elliston Park.

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Roads in Calgary, Alberta

North-south routes	Nose Hill Drive Sarcee Trail Shaganappi Trail Crowchild Trail 14 Street W Centre Street Macleod Trail Edmonton Trail Blackfoot Trail Deerfoot Trail Barlow Trail Metis Trail 52 Street E

East-west routes	Country Hills Boulevard Beddington Trail Airport Trail McKnight Boulevard John Laurie Boulevard Memorial Drive 16 Avenue N Bow Trail 17 Avenue SW 17 Avenue SE Heritage Drive Southland Drive Anderson Road Canyon Meadows Drive

Highways and expressways	1 (16 Avenue N) 1A (Crowchild Trail) 2 (Deerfoot Trail) 2A (Macleod Trail) 8 (Glenmore Trail) 22X (Marquis of Lorne Trail) 201 (Stoney Trail) 560 (Glenmore Trail) 563 (Old Banff Coach Road) 772 (Symons Valley Road)

Attractions and landmarks in Calgary

Landmarks	Baitun Nur Burns Building Calgary Tower Fairmont Palliser Mewata Armouries Stephen Avenue Suncor Energy Centre The Bow +15 Tallest buildings Bridges

Attractions	Aero Space Museum of Calgary Bow River pathway Calaway Park Canada Olympic Park Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Fort Calgary Glenbow Museum Orchestra Heritage Park Historical Village Stampede Telus Spark The Military Museums Zoo Festivals

Venues	Arts Commons Foothills Stadium McMahon Stadium National Music Centre/StudioBell Olympic Oval Scotiabank Saddledome Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Spruce Meadows Stampede Corral The Grand

Parks	Battalion Bowness Central Memorial Confederation Devonian Gardens Edworthy Fish Creek Millennium Nose Hill Olympic Plaza Peacekeeper Prince's Island

Malls	CF Chinook Centre CF Market Mall CrossIron Mills* Deerfoot Marlborough North Hill Centre Northland Southcentre Sunridge The Core

Recreation	Southland Leisure Centre Repsol Sport Centre Village Square Leisure Centre

Calgary portal Some places that are *outside of the city

Coordinates: 51°02′16″N 113°57′36″W / 51.0378°N 113.960°W / 51.0378; -113.960

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International Avenue, Calgary

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