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Eau Claire Market and River Run Condos demolitions

The City of Calgary took possession of Eau Claire Market and the River Run Condos in June 2024.
 

The buildings were immediately secured as procurement took place for a contractor to complete the demolition work, which began in January 2025 and was completed by June.

(Image: The site of the former Eau Claire Market and River Run Condos, seen in July 2025)

The scope of work included hazardous material abatement, demolition and removal of all above-ground structures, the below-grade parking structures, the building foundations and all vegetation and hardscaping within the project area.

Why did the demolitions take place if the land may not be required for a Green Line station?

Vacant properties can become unsafe spaces. The removal of these buildings decreased the potential for safety and security issues, while fulfilling contractual obligations.

The Council-approved 46-km vision of Green Line has not changed. This includes an elevated crossing of the Bow River with a station at 2 Avenue. The future needs of the project may include the lands which The City has already acquired.

Start Date: 
January 2024
Completion Date:
June 2025
Construction Partner:

PDI Priestly Demolition Inc. and Dakota Reclamtors Ltd. Logo
Map of Eau Claire Market and River Run Condos demolition site.

Photos

Demolition progress at Eau Claire Market on February 10, 2025.
Demolition progress at Eau Claire Market on February 10, 2025.
Exterior demolition of Eau Claire Market began February 5, 2025.
Exterior demolition of Eau Claire Market began February 5, 2025.
Exterior demolition of River Run Condos began January 22, 2025.
Exterior demolition of River Run Condos began January 22, 2025.
Eau Claire Market prior to demolition.
Eau Claire Market in January 2025.
Eau Claire Market prior to demolition.
Eau Claire Market in January 2025.
River Run Condos
River Run Condos in January 2025.
Eau Claire Market prior to demolition.
Eau Claire Market in March 2024, shortly before The City took possession. The building was officially closed on May 31, 2024.
Eau Claire Market prior to demolition.
The historic Eau Claire smokestack will remain in place.