About this Walk
Marda Loop is a vibrant community with a rich history and change on the horizon. Come with us on a tour of its past as a “streetcar suburb”, local business hub and more. We’ll also talk about what’s coming for its main streets as major streetscape improvements get underway this spring. Hosted by the Marda Loop BIA history project and the City of Calgary Main Streets team with resident historian Harry Sanders. Meet at 34th Avenue and 19th Street SW near Ace Liquor Depot Altadore (3504 19th Street SW).
Quadrant: SW
Meeting Place: 34th Avenue and 19th Street SW
Walk Duration: 1.5 hour(s)
Areas of Interest: Urbanism | History | Neighbourhoods |
Accessibility: Busy Sidewalks, Will Use Speakers / Voice Amplification
Led By: Bob van Wegen, Ophelia Liew, Harry Sanders
Inner City: No
About the Walk Team
Jane's Walks wouldn't exist without the help of our dedicated team of volunteers.
Walk Leader(s): Bob van Wegen, Ophelia Liew, Harry Sanders
Harry Sanders is a historical consultant, researcher, author and speaker. He served as the Calgary Heritage Authority 2012 Historian Laureate and is a resident of Marda Loop. Ophelia Liew is a Project Manager for The City of Calgary on the Marda Loop Main Streets project and she also has a background in heritage and the arts. Bob van Wegen is the Executive Director of the Marda Loop BIA with a background that includes urban issues and heritage advocacy.
Marda Loop Past, Present and Future