First McDonald's Opening Dates in Calgary and Edmonton

The first McDonald's restaurants in Alberta's two largest cities opened just two years apart:

• Edmonton: Opened in 1965 at 109 Street and 97 Avenue (now renamed 104 Avenue).
• Calgary: Opened in 1967 at 16 Avenue NW.

These locations marked the beginning of McDonald's presence in Alberta, which has since expanded to dozens of locations across both cities.