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Chinatown, Calgary

• Centre Street South | Calgary, AB
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October 2006 — "Calgary's Chinatown is large, with more on offer than you might expect at first glance. There are a ton of restaurants here, most of them with a long history in the area. There are a few malls that you may miss, so if you haven't been before, explore. My favourites here include Silver Dragon, and a little shop with a post office on Centre Street with teapots in the window. There's a lot of beautiful plates and bowls as well as paper and art supplies."

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Purported to be Canada's second largest Chinatown, this neighbourhood dates back to 1910. It is located between the Bow River and 4th Avenue SW in downtown Calgary. Pedestrian traffic is always steady here, with Sunday being the most lively. Visitors to this area will find unique and bargain gift shops, a couple of shopping centres, and grocery stores along with a plethora of bakeries and restaurants. Visually, the area is in contrast with downtown's new and sterile skyscrapers, and instead offers small two storey buildings with neon and handpainted signage, Peking ducks hanging in windows, trendy Asian youths drinking bubble tea, Chinese stylized street lamps and phone booths and much more. The Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, one of Canada's largest cultural centres, is also located here. Its central dome designed after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing is worth seeing.
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Centre Street South
Calgary AB

Chinatown Street Festival
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Experience an array of colours, smells, sounds and people at the Chinatown Street Festival. There are many street vendors selling everything from jewelry to food. Various demonstrations occur, such as Tai Chi, and don't miss the parade of Chinese Dragons.
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