Past Present & Beyond

“Waterfront’s location in the historic Eau Claire neighbourhood traces its beginnings back to 1886 when the Eau Claire Lumber Company opened up a sawmill on the site. As one of Calgary’s first major industries, the sawmill employed hundreds and was the catalyst for growth as more mills, laundries and residences filled out the area.

As downtown Calgary grew, the character of Eau Claire evolved as Greyhound Bus Lines became a major downtown employer, with the opening of their offices in the Southam building, nearby terminal and their bus garage on this very site in 1946.