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     Transport yourself in time to an era of gracious, elegant living. Stroll down the tree-lined boulevards of one of Edmonton's best neighborhoods.  Visit unique shops where merchants pride themselves on good old-fashioned quality and personal service. Then linger over coffee before visiting the galleries or attending a live theatre performance. You can expect all this and more when you visit 124th Street - Edmonton's best kept secret!

Combining Edwardian elegance with modern style and convenience, 124th Street is an attractive residential area, a specialty shopping district and a centre for the arts. Designed nearly a century ago to serve the communities of Glenora and Oliver, 124th Street soon became one of the most fashionable retail areas in the city. Many of its historic homes and commercial buildings have been carefully preserved, and the area has been extensively developed since 1990 as a popular destinations for Edmontonians and visitors alike.

Accessible parking and a diverse range of businesses and services, cobbled sidewalks and decorative street-lights, our streets invite each passerby to linger, to explore and to discover the charm of an area not much bigger than the heart of a small town. From sporting goods, travel and home decor to high fashion, flowers, books and designer furniture, you'll find what you're looking for on 124th Street. Enjoy a break in one of many fine restaurants and bistros along the way, and don't miss the famous "Gallery Walk", featuring some of the best art the city has to offer. Perhaps you are a history buff? Take a guided walk of the Original West End, or head to the Provincial Museum of Alberta for an outstanding variety of displays and events. Capture the magic of a bygone age in the heart of a bustling city - Visit 124th Street & Area today!

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If you are interested in the history of this prestigious area, check out the "West Side Story" book, available now!

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