LAST UPDATED: April 2025.
As we offer a range of exterior washing and detailing services, including gutter cleaning, pressure washing, solar panels, and window cleaning, we have the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Calgary and the surrounding smaller cities. Occasionally, we like to share our experiences and locations with our 18+ audience. So, let’s put your knowledge to the test and see if you can identify the interesting streets we visit or understand their significance.
Historical & War-Themed
● Beny-Sur-Mer Road – Named after a WWII battle site in Normandy, a serious and honorable name.
● Klondike Ave
● Peacekeepers Way – Sounds noble, but also like it should be patrolled by superheroes.
Animal-Inspired & Nature-Themed
● Cougartown Circle – Either about big cats or a certain demographic—either way, intriguing.
● Bearberry Bay – Bears and berries? Either adorable or a warning!
● Bison Path – Feels like a historic trail where bison once roamed.
● Buffalo Rub Place (Airdrie) – Sounds like a BBQ joint or a spa for buffalo.
● Beaver Dam Place – Could be home to either Canadians or actual beavers.
Playfully Inappropriate & Funny
● Blow Street – No explanation needed. This sign probably gets stolen often.
● 69 Street – Another street sign that probably disappears regularly.
● Laycock Drive – The kind of name that makes teenage boys giggle.
Mythical & Fantasy-Inspired
● Valhalla Crescent – Where Vikings in Calgary go after battle (or after a few drinks).
● Mystic Ridge Way – Sounds like a place full of wizards and magic portals.
● Eldorado Place – ‘A place of fabulous wealth, or an opportunity to obtain it’.
Geographically Confused
● California Blvd – Did Calgary annex part of the West Coast?
● Toronto Crescent – A piece of Ontario, but without the traffic.
● Jerusalem Road – A bold name for a street in Alberta!
Oddly Practical
● High Street – Either referencing elevation or… something else entirely.
● Home Road – Simple and to the point—no one can get lost here.
● Physical Plant Road – Sounds like a place where plants go to work out.
Fashion & Style Inspired
● Chippendale Drive – Named after elegant furniture or shirtless male dancers? You decide.
● Bermuda Drive – Hopefully, cars don’t disappear into a triangle here.
Quirky & Mysterious
● Drury Avenue – Has a Sherlock Holmes vibe. Drury, mystery, close enough.
● Chicoutimi Drive – Fun to say, impossible to spell correctly on the first try.
● Angle Street – The biggest lie in Calgary street naming, because it’s not angled at all.
Other Notable Names
● Coral Shores Bay – Sounds like a tropical paradise, but it’s in Calgary.
● Lake Louise Way – A great name for a road, though the real Lake Louise is about 2 hours away.
● Sabrina Road – Must be some famous lady.
● Spy Hill Road – No spies here, we checked.
● Abbey Road (Rocky View County) – The Beatles would approve.
● Premier Way – Sounds fancy, but does it live up to the name?
Knowing street names in your city is important for several reasons:
- Navigation: Knowing street names helps you navigate around your city more easily. Whether you are driving, walking, or using public transportation, knowing the names of streets and intersections can help you find your way to your destination more efficiently.
- Emergency situations: In case of an emergency, being able to provide specific street names can help emergency responders locate you quickly. Knowing the names of nearby streets can also help you give accurate directions to emergency services if needed.
- Communication: When giving directions to others or arranging meet-up locations, knowing street names is essential for clear communication. It helps avoid confusion and ensures that everyone is on the same page about where to go.
- Local knowledge: Knowing street names can also give you a better understanding of your city and its layout. It can help you discover new places, plan routes, and become more familiar with different neighborhoods and landmarks.
Overall, knowing street names in your city can enhance your overall experience and make it easier to navigate and communicate effectively in your local area.
What’s the difference between a road, a street, and an avenue in Calgary?
A ‘road’ is anything that connects two points, while ‘streets’ are public ways which have buildings on either side. Avenues, meanwhile, have the same attributes as streets but run perpendicular to them, while a boulevard is essentially a wide street (or avenue), with a median through the middle. A lane is, predictably, smaller.
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