Jane’s
Walk: Eau Claire from Sawmill to Skyline
Join
us for a free guided walking tour as part of Calgary’s annual Jane’s Walk
weekend.
Eau
Claire: From Sawmill to Skyline will explore how one of Calgary’s smallest
neighbourhoods has continually reinvented itself, from its industrial
beginnings to the residential community we see today.
Date:
Saturday, May 2
Time: 10:00 11:00 am
Meeting Point: Eau Claire and Bow River Lumber Co. building (north end of
Eau Claire Plaza)
In
the 1880s, Eau Claire was built around a lumber mill and the Bow River. It grew
into a working-class neighbourhood filled with baseball crowds, outdoor hockey,
and swimming. A century later, much of it had become parking lots and
nightlife. Towers rose. In 1992, residents pushed for homes instead of more
office space.
Now,
as new developments and transit reshape the area again, what does the future
hold for Calgary’s smallest community beside the city’s most celebrated park?
Come
walk the neighbourhood with us and discover the stories that shaped Eau Claire,
and the possibilities ahead.
Jane’s
Walk is a global festival of free, citizen-led walking tours inspired by urban
activist Jane Jacobs. The walks are a chance to explore neighbourhoods, share
stories, and connect with the people who call them home.
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