The Foundry Loft

619 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B5

Access

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Access

Getting to the Loft:

From YYC Airport: 45-minute drive or 45-minute Uber (~$55)

From Downtown Core: 10-minute walk or 5-minute C-Train ride

Parking: Underground heated parking - P2 Level, Stall #47. Access via fob.

Building Entrance: Key fob required for front door (24/7)

Unit Location: 4th floor, turn right out of elevator, Unit 402 on the left

Lock Instructions:

Smart Lock: Yale Assure Lock SL on unit door

Access Code: Sent via SMS 24 hours before check-in (6-digit code unique to your stay)

Backup: Building superintendent has master key (call emergency number)

Locking: Touch the Yale logo to lock when leaving. Auto-lock engages after 60 seconds.

Key Fob: Required for building entrance, elevator, and parking. Hang on hook inside unit door - DO NOT LOSE ($150 replacement fee)

Parking: Your stall is #47 on P2 (compact car size)

WiFi

Network:

FoundryLoft_Guest

Password:

Brickwork2024

Amenities

In-Unit:

1 bedroom with queen bed + queen pull-out sofa (sleeps 4)
1 full bathroom with rainfall shower
Fully equipped kitchen with gas range
In-suite laundry
65" Smart TV with streaming apps
High-speed fiber WiFi
Air conditioning
In-floor heating
Motorized blackout shades
Private balcony with city views
Workspace with ergonomic chair

Building Amenities:

Underground heated parking (1 stall)
Fitness centre (cardio, weights, yoga space)
Rooftop terrace with BBQs and city views
Secure bike storage
Package room with smart lockers
Guest suite available for rent

Neighborhood Perks:

98 Walk Score
95 Bike Score
85 Transit Score
Steps from 17th Avenue dining and shopping
5-minute walk to C-Train

Included Services:

High-speed internet
Netflix, Prime Video, Crave, Disney+
Weekly cleaning for stays over 7 days
24/7 building security

Available on Request:

Mid-stay cleaning ($75)
Grocery pre-stocking ($50 + groceries)
Airport pickup (Uber XL arranged)
Extra set of keys ($25 deposit)

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Getting Around

Parking: Your stall is #47 on P2 (compact car size)

‍C-Train: 7th Street SW Station (5-minute walk) - free fare zone downtown

Bus Routes: 7, 17, 20 all within 2 blocks

Transit App: Download "Transit" app for real-time schedules

17th Avenue (The "Red Mile"): Walk Score: 98 (Walker's Paradise)

Best Coffee: Monogram Coffee (2 min walk)

Groceries: Co-op Midtown (5 min walk) or Safari Centre (8 min walk)

Pharmacy: Shoppers Drug Mart (3 min walk)

Banking: RBC, TD, Scotia all within 3 blocks

Neighborhood Walk Times:

Calgary Tower: 12 minutes
Stephen Avenue Walk: 15 minutes
Kensington Village: 20 minutes
East Village: 25 minutes
Stampede Grounds: 20 minutes (or C-Train)

Ride Share: Uber and Lyft both operate
Designated pickup: Front of building on 8th Street
Average wait: 3-5 minutes

Bike Share: Lime bikes/scooters: Available on street

Calgary Bike Share: Station at 17th Ave & 8th St (2 min walk)

Rules & Policies

House Rules:

No smoking anywhere in building or on balconies (strictly enforced, $500 fine)

No parties or events - this is a residential building

Quiet hours: 22:00 - 08:00 (building bylaw)

Maximum occupancy: 4 guests (building fire code)

No pets (building policy, no exceptions)

Shoes off in unit - concrete floors scratch easily

Balcony: No hanging items over railing, no BBQs (building policy)

Building Rules:

All guests must be accompanied by registered occupant in common areas

Garbage disposal: Use chute room at end of hall (recycling on P1)

Local Area Guide

Must-Do Experiences:

Calgary Tower: Glass floor observation deck (15 min walk)
Heritage Park: Living history museum (20 min drive)
‍Prince's Island Park: Downtown oasis (15 min walk)
Studio Bell: National Music Centre (10 min walk)
Glenbow Museum: Art and history (12 min walk)

17th Avenue Dining & Nightlife:

Brunch: OEB Breakfast Co. (expect a wait, worth it)
Pizza: Posto Pizzeria (Neapolitan style, 3 min walk)
Fine Dining: Model Milk (Canadian cuisine, 5 min walk)
Casual: National Beer Hall (beers on tap, 4 min walk)
Cocktails: Proof (speakeasy vibe, 3 min walk)
Late Night: Clive Burger (until 2 AM, 2 min walk)

Coffee Culture:

Monogram Coffee: Third-wave, best lattes in the city (2 min)
‍Phil & Sebastian: Local roaster, pour-over experts (5 min)
Analog Coffee: Minimalist aesthetic, great people watching (4 min)

Shopping:

17th Ave: Boutique shops between 4th & 14th Street
The CORE: Downtown shopping centre (10 min walk)
Stephen Avenue: Historic pedestrian mall (15 min walk)

Grocery & Essentials:

Calgary Co-op Midtown: Full grocery, pharmacy, liquor (5 min)
Safari Centre: Asian grocery with amazing prepared foods (8 min)
Community Natural Foods: Organic/health food (10 min)

Parks & Recreation:

Central Memorial Park: Victorian gardens, 2 blocks away
Calgary Cycle: Bike rentals and repairs (3 min walk)
GoodLife Fitness: Guest passes available (5 min walk)
YMCA: Downtown location with pool (10 min walk)

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Service Providers

Private Chef:

Chef Marcus Reid +1 (403) 555-0234
Specializes in modern Canadian cuisine
Book 1 week in advance

In-Home Massage:

Mobile Massage Calgary +1 (403) 555-0345
RMT services available

Grocery Delivery:

Instacart: Same-day from Co-op and Safeway
Spud.ca: Organic/local delivery (schedule ahead)
We can pre-stock: $50 service fee + cost of groceries

Cleaning Service:

During stay cleaning: $120/visit (book through Jordan)
Laundry service: Pressed4Time pickup/delivery

Babysitting:

YYC Nannies: +1 (403) 555-0456
Background-checked, CPR certified

Bike Rental:
Calgary Cycle: +1 (403) 555-0567
Road bikes, cruisers, e-bikes available

Car Rental:

Enterprise: +1 (403) 555-0678
Will deliver to the building

Dry Cleaning:
Classic Cleaners: 14th Ave location (5 min walk)
Pickup/delivery service available

Maintenance Requests

Minor Issues:

Text Jordan: +1 (403) 555-0147 (response within 4 hours, 08:00-22:00)
Email: jordan@mercerloft.ca

Emergencies (no heat, water leak, lockout, security):‍

Call Alex (Building Super): +1 (403) 555-0199 (24/7)
After-hours lockout service: $75 fee

Building Issues (elevator, common areas, parking):‍

The Mercer Concierge: +1 (403) 555-0777 (Mon-Fri 8-6)
Emergency line: Same as Alex above

What Constitutes an Emergency:

No heat in winter (below -10°C outside)
No hot water
Major plumbing leaks
Security concerns
Lockouts

Non-Emergencies (next business day):

Lightbulb changes (extras in hallway closet)
WiFi troubleshooting (unplug modem for 30 seconds)
Appliance questions
Extra towels/linens

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Emergency Info

Emergency Services:

Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911

Urgent Care: Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (8 min walk)

Hospital: Foothills Medical Centre (10 min drive)

24hr Pharmacy: Shoppers Drug Mart on 17th Ave (3 min walk)

Cindy Luterbach

cindy@bubblesandbrews.ca

403-399-3939