Blocks 1 to 4, not far from Chinatown, offer a seamless experience with food, drinks, entertainment, and artisan performances. Flanked by low-rise, old buildings, two-thirds of Calgary's brand-name stores are located here. However, it's only about a kilometer long, so I won't post photos to avoid disappointment. Compared to pedestrian streets in China, the architecture is older, with influences from Britain and France. The other issues are that the business hours are about half of what you'd find in China, with more street performers and fewer spicy food restaurants. While the street hygiene is comparable, the food is superior. Foreign liquor and beer are superior, but cigarettes are nonexistent.