With over 150 trendy shops, boutiques and restaurants, Marda Loop is a walkable, street-level shopping & dining district in the heart of Southwest Calgary.

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Eye Gallery
For over 10 years, we have been helping the communities of Garrison Woods, Marda Loop and Altadore with their eye care needs. Whether you are in need of a new glasses, contacts, or an eye exam, look no further than our team.
Oddball Burrito
Oddball Burrito embraces being different! We focus on making fresh, home made, quality food, and fill our burritos with unexpected ingredients from cuisines around the world. Calgary's only independent fusion burrito shop! Locally owned and operated.
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Sunday, August 8
Marda Gras Street Festival
Marda Gras 2020 is cancelled… See you again in 2021! Marda Gras is a FREE family-friendly event attracts over 35,000 visitors from all over Calgary. On Sunday, August 8, 2021 the streets of Marda Loop will be alive with music, celebration and community at our annual street festival. Come and enjoy live music, dance and cultural performances, a fun kids area, unique shopping and lots of great food! There is something for each member of the family and best of all it’s no charge to attend! L
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Marda Experiences, Places, People and Ideas
Thursday, February 25
Five “OG” Businesses #InTheLoop
How OG? A few of these classic businesses have been around since 1969 and some even keeping Calgary's heritage alive with local wood decor and furniture from the '20s and '30s. Now that's OG!
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5 Hidden Gems to Explore #InTheLoop
From one of Calgary’s most popular bakeries to the highest rated consignment shops around, here are 5 hidden gems you should try next time you're #InTheLoop
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LOCALS SUPPORTING LOCAL
The holiday season is an important time of the year for all of us, but especially for our hard-working local businesses. As we enter our second lockdown, this time during the run-up to Christmas, the Marda Loop BIA would like to remind everyone how they can support the small businesses facing closures and limitations.
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