Eau Claire is a downtown Calgary community on the Bow River, named for the Eau Claire Lumber Company sawmill that operated here in the 1880s. It is known for Prince’s Island Park and its riverside pathways.
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Guide To Eau Claire
Parks And River
Prince’s Island Park is the community’s signature green space, hosting festivals through the summer and connecting to the Bow River pathway system. Eau Claire Park and the river pathways offer year-round walking and cycling.
Main Street
The area around Eau Claire has riverside restaurants and cafes, with the downtown core and Stephen Avenue a short walk south across the Bow. The neighbourhood is also home to The Bruch Brewing Company.
Community Resources
Use the City of Calgary’s community profile for official demographic information on Eau Claire.
Explore The Area
Right on the Bow River at downtown’s north edge, Eau Claire is a walkable base for the core, Kensington and the pathway network.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: No
Main bus route: #449 Calgary Transit
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Eau Claire but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Calgary Folk Music Festival
One of the city’s signature summer festivals, held each July on Prince’s Island Park.
Canada Day
Canada Day celebrations on July 1 along the Bow River.
Shakespeare by the Bow
Summer outdoor theatre in Prince’s Island Park.
Eau Claire news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Eau Claire
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Eau Claire
Eau Claire takes its name from the Eau Claire Lumber Company, whose owners came from Eau Claire, Wisconsin and ran a sawmill on the Bow River starting in 1885. It is one of the oldest parts of Calgary.
Prince's Island was acquired as a park in 1947 and became the area's signature green space. In recent years the former Eau Claire Market was torn down in 2024 to make way for the Green Line LRT.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Eau Claire BIA
No Business Improvement Area or business association was found for Eau Claire.
Eau Claire Community Association
The Eau Claire Community Association serves the community. Visit their site for programs, events and membership information.
Ward 7 Councillor
Myke Atkinson
Ward 7 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Myke Atkinson represents Ward 7 on Calgary City Council, elected October 20, 2025.