124 Street, Edmonton facts for kids
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| Former name(s) | 24th Street Edward Street (unofficial) |
| Maintained by | City of Edmonton |
| Length | 4.7 km (2.9 mi) |
| Location | Edmonton |
| South end | Jasper Avenue |
| Major junctions |
102 Avenue, 107 Avenue, 111 Avenue, 118 Avenue, Yellowhead Trail |
| North end | CN yards south property line (300 m (980 ft) north of Yellowhead Trail) |
124 Street is a busy road in the middle of Edmonton, Alberta. It's famous for being a cool place to shop and explore. This street is home to many unique restaurants, art galleries, and small shops. You can also see old houses from the 1800s here. Before 1914, when Edmonton got its current street names, 124 Street was called 24th Street. People also sometimes called it Edward Street.
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What is the 124 Street Business Association?
The 124 Street Business Association is a special group that helps businesses in the area. It covers 124 Street from Jasper Avenue up to 111 Avenue. This part of Edmonton is very popular.
What can you find on 124 Street?
The area has many interesting places to visit. You can find:
- Art galleries with local art
- Unique specialty and antique stores
- Fashion boutiques
- Cozy coffee shops
- Independent restaurants
Gallery Walk Events
The art galleries on 124 Street work together to host a "Gallery Walk" twice a year. During these events, you can visit many galleries and see new art shows. They often feature work by artists from the local area.
Exploring the Route of 124 Street
124 Street starts at Jasper Avenue and heads north. It forms the border between two neighbourhoods: Oliver and Westmount.
Connecting Major Avenues
This street helps connect Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue. 102 Avenue is an important road that goes between downtown Edmonton and the west side of the city. In the past, parts of 124 Street were even part of old highways!
Different Sections of the Street
As 124 Street continues north, you'll see a mix of shops, homes, and businesses. When it reaches 109 Avenue, it changes to mostly homes. North of 111 Avenue, it enters the Inglewood neighbourhood.
Residential Areas and Traffic Changes
Near 118 Avenue, 124 Street becomes more of a quiet residential street. It goes through the Prince Charles neighbourhood. There are special features to slow down traffic, like a barrier at 125 Avenue. This barrier stops cars from driving straight through. Instead, drivers going north or south are sent to 127 Street.
Yellowhead Trail Connection
124 Street currently has a traffic light where it meets Yellowhead Trail. This allows access to nearby industrial areas. However, this intersection is planned to close in the future. A new interchange will be built at 127 Street as part of upgrades to Yellowhead Trail.
Neighbourhoods Along 124 Street
Here are the neighbourhoods that 124 Street passes through, from south to north:
- Oliver
- Westmount
- Inglewood
- Prince Charles
Major Intersections on 124 Street
The entire route is in Edmonton.
| km | mi | Destinations | Notes | |
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| 0.0 | 0.0 | Jasper Avenue | The road turns east here. | |
| 0.2 | 0.12 |  102 Avenue |
This is an intersection with traffic lights. | |
| 0.6 | 0.37 | Stony Plain Road | This is an intersection with traffic lights. | |
| 1.0 | 0.62 | 107 Avenue | This is an intersection with traffic lights. | |
| 1.9 | 1.2 | 111 Avenue | This is an intersection with traffic lights. | |
| 3.2 | 2.0 | 118 Avenue (to 127 Street) | This is an intersection with traffic lights; the street becomes residential here. | |
| 4.0 | 2.5 | 123 Avenue | No through traffic is allowed here. | |
| 4.4 | 2.7 |  Yellowhead Trail (Hwy 16) |
This is an intersection with traffic lights; it is planned to close. | |
| 4.7 | 2.9 | dead end | The road ends here. | |
| 1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi | ||||
