Guidebook for Calgary

Julie And Kai
Julie And Kai
Guidebook for Calgary

Food Scene

Looking for a delicious place to eat or for take-out? Then look no further! This unit is located close to a plethora of tastebud delights! Lots of choices to suit every foodie!
great coffee
39 residents recomanen
Starbucks
7616 Elbow Dr SW
39 residents recomanen
great coffee
Awesome soups, sandwiches, and pastries/desserts!
38 residents recomanen
La Boulangerie Bakery Cafe
2435 4 St SW
38 residents recomanen
Awesome soups, sandwiches, and pastries/desserts!
Best marcarons in the city (and their desserts are delish too!)
18 residents recomanen
Yann Haute Patisserie
329 23 Ave SW
18 residents recomanen
Best marcarons in the city (and their desserts are delish too!)
Have never been - but a Mexican restaurant
96 residents recomanen
Anejo
2116 4 St SW
96 residents recomanen
Have never been - but a Mexican restaurant
Beer and more beer (and food too)
66 residents recomanen
WURST
2437 4 St SW
66 residents recomanen
Beer and more beer (and food too)
Restaurant and higher-end groceries
58 residents recomanen
Mercato
2224 4 St SW
58 residents recomanen
Restaurant and higher-end groceries
Natural/organic grocery store, with a sit-down eatery upstairs
91 residents recomanen
Sunterra Market, Keynote
200 12 Ave SE
91 residents recomanen
Natural/organic grocery store, with a sit-down eatery upstairs
Tons of beer selection and above average pub food. Great atmosphere and space to meet with friends.
88 residents recomanen
National on 17th
550 17 Ave SW
88 residents recomanen
Tons of beer selection and above average pub food. Great atmosphere and space to meet with friends.
Closest Indian restaurant. Haven't been here for a long time, but decent food for a good price.
6 residents recomanen
Rajdoot Restaurant
2028 4 St SW
6 residents recomanen
Closest Indian restaurant. Haven't been here for a long time, but decent food for a good price.
Fire-roasted pizza, delicious soups and salads to complement.
27 residents recomanen
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
2303 4 St SW
27 residents recomanen
Fire-roasted pizza, delicious soups and salads to complement.
A good Chinese restaurant that still serves dim sum via push carts! Reservations are recommended as they get quite busy.
16 residents recomanen
Silver Dragon Restaurant
106 3 Ave SE
16 residents recomanen
A good Chinese restaurant that still serves dim sum via push carts! Reservations are recommended as they get quite busy.
Hong Kong style cafe - cheap food, and soooo delicious. Noodle soups, daily lunch & dinner specials. All for a wicked price. Must try the HK milk tea or coffee. Get it hot with condensed milk.
18 residents recomanen
Calgary Court Restaurant
119 2 Avenue Southeast
18 residents recomanen
Hong Kong style cafe - cheap food, and soooo delicious. Noodle soups, daily lunch & dinner specials. All for a wicked price. Must try the HK milk tea or coffee. Get it hot with condensed milk.
I haven't tried this place yet, but it's Chinese style hot-pot, with your own individual hot-pot. AYCE as well. Heard good things about this place!
1 Pot
123 3 Ave SE
I haven't tried this place yet, but it's Chinese style hot-pot, with your own individual hot-pot. AYCE as well. Heard good things about this place!
Hands down the best ice cream in Calgary; handmade, fresh waffle cones, artisan ice cream made right here in Calgary! A must-try!!
165 residents recomanen
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SE
165 residents recomanen
Hands down the best ice cream in Calgary; handmade, fresh waffle cones, artisan ice cream made right here in Calgary! A must-try!!
Best cupcakes in the city! Gluten-free desserts and a plethora of other cookies, pies, and cakes!
Bliss & Co Ltd
205 5 Ave SW
Best cupcakes in the city! Gluten-free desserts and a plethora of other cookies, pies, and cakes!
The original cupcake place in Calgary. Also delicious cupcakes, but I find their icing too sweet!
22 residents recomanen
Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NW
22 residents recomanen
The original cupcake place in Calgary. Also delicious cupcakes, but I find their icing too sweet!
Not only does this place serve local coffee, but they are also partnered with Hoopla donuts! Fantastic donuts that include GF and vegan choices!
26 residents recomanen
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Mission
2207 4 St SW
26 residents recomanen
Not only does this place serve local coffee, but they are also partnered with Hoopla donuts! Fantastic donuts that include GF and vegan choices!
Want an incredible breakfast dining experience? Then look no further! You must try OEB - with their farm to table food and just out of this world breakfast options!
27 residents recomanen
OEB Breakfast Co. Mission
2207 4 St SW
27 residents recomanen
Want an incredible breakfast dining experience? Then look no further! You must try OEB - with their farm to table food and just out of this world breakfast options!
Carino
2210 4 Street Southwest
Halifax street food!
17 residents recomanen
Blowers & Grafton
709 Edmonton Trail
17 residents recomanen
Halifax street food!

Entertainment & Activities

Want to work out while in Calgary? Check out the Talisman Centre - full workout facilities including swimming pool, exercise machines, classes, indoor running track, and gyms for various sports.
87 residents recomanen
Repsol Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SE
87 residents recomanen
Want to work out while in Calgary? Check out the Talisman Centre - full workout facilities including swimming pool, exercise machines, classes, indoor running track, and gyms for various sports.
Check out the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth during the first week and a half of July. Fair rides, rodeo, and concerts
307 residents recomanen
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SE
307 residents recomanen
Check out the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth during the first week and a half of July. Fair rides, rodeo, and concerts
Science Center to encourage little (and big!) hands about how science affects our daily lives
362 residents recomanen
TELUS Spark
362 residents recomanen
Science Center to encourage little (and big!) hands about how science affects our daily lives
Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. The park is located in Springbank, Alberta, 10 kilometres west of the city of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway.
159 residents recomanen
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33
159 residents recomanen
Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. The park is located in Springbank, Alberta, 10 kilometres west of the city of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park located in Calgary, Alberta. The Park has two operating seasons. The Historical Village is open from May long weekend to Thanksgiving long weekend. Gasoline Alley Museum is open year-round. They also have a great brunch offered from Jan 3 - May 1, Sundays only 0900 - 1400hrs: Enjoy comforting homestyle food at a comfortable price. Join us in the Wainwright Hotel, step into the past, and savour all of your breakfast favourites! Fill your plate with delicious breakfast fare including: Fresh baked goods from our own Alberta Bakery with preserves and creamery butter Buttermilk pancakes French toast and Belgian waffles with warm Canadian maple syrup Farm fresh scrambled eggs with aged cheddar cheese Peppered bacon, breakfast bangers and Spolumbo's maple breakfast sausage Hash brown O'Brian potatoes Domestic cheese platters with fresh fruit and berries Made-to-order omelets Assorted chilled juices, coffee and tea Adults -$18.00 +gst Children (under 12) - $11.00 +gst Children 2 and under - Free Reservations recommended. Call 403-268-8645 to reserve your spot.
290 residents recomanen
Parc del Patrimoni Històric
1900 Heritage Dr SW
290 residents recomanen
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park located in Calgary, Alberta. The Park has two operating seasons. The Historical Village is open from May long weekend to Thanksgiving long weekend. Gasoline Alley Museum is open year-round. They also have a great brunch offered from Jan 3 - May 1, Sundays only 0900 - 1400hrs: Enjoy comforting homestyle food at a comfortable price. Join us in the Wainwright Hotel, step into the past, and savour all of your breakfast favourites! Fill your plate with delicious breakfast fare including: Fresh baked goods from our own Alberta Bakery with preserves and creamery butter Buttermilk pancakes French toast and Belgian waffles with warm Canadian maple syrup Farm fresh scrambled eggs with aged cheddar cheese Peppered bacon, breakfast bangers and Spolumbo's maple breakfast sausage Hash brown O'Brian potatoes Domestic cheese platters with fresh fruit and berries Made-to-order omelets Assorted chilled juices, coffee and tea Adults -$18.00 +gst Children (under 12) - $11.00 +gst Children 2 and under - Free Reservations recommended. Call 403-268-8645 to reserve your spot.

Essentials

Closest grocery store
64 residents recomanen
Safeway Mission Calgary
524 Elbow Dr SW
64 residents recomanen
Closest grocery store
Looking to stock up on some basics? Then head on over to Shopper's!
125 residents recomanen
Shoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SW
125 residents recomanen
Looking to stock up on some basics? Then head on over to Shopper's!

Everything Else

Awesome work out clothing - a bit on the pricier side, but super comfortable to wear!
11 residents recomanen
lululemon
2308A 4 St SW
11 residents recomanen
Awesome work out clothing - a bit on the pricier side, but super comfortable to wear!

Sightseeing

Check out a Flames, Hitmen, or Roughnecks game - also some of the biggest bands have played here as well
231 residents recomanen
Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise Southeast
231 residents recomanen
Check out a Flames, Hitmen, or Roughnecks game - also some of the biggest bands have played here as well
Calgary is touted as having one of the best Zoo's in North America. Great green space space and lots of animals to see!
745 residents recomanen
Zoo de Calgary
745 residents recomanen
Calgary is touted as having one of the best Zoo's in North America. Great green space space and lots of animals to see!
Really cool museum that covers Calgary and Canadian history. It also has an art gallery and they bring in special exhibits as well.
492 residents recomanen
Museu Glenbow
130 9 Ave SE
492 residents recomanen
Really cool museum that covers Calgary and Canadian history. It also has an art gallery and they bring in special exhibits as well.
Cool shops and restaurants
62 residents recomanen
Kensington Road Northwest
Kensington Road Northwest
62 residents recomanen
Cool shops and restaurants
Stunning view of Downtown Calgary; access to the Bow River pathway and gawking at beautiful homes
32 residents recomanen
Parc McHugh Bluff
32 residents recomanen
Stunning view of Downtown Calgary; access to the Bow River pathway and gawking at beautiful homes
Also known as the Red Mile - lots of eclectic shops and restaurants and bars. Start walking West from 4th Street to 14th Street. Good people watching.
39 residents recomanen
17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue Southwest
39 residents recomanen
Also known as the Red Mile - lots of eclectic shops and restaurants and bars. Start walking West from 4th Street to 14th Street. Good people watching.
Main walk through Downtown Calgary that starts at City Hall and goes all the way down to The Core (shopping). More stores and restos to try and catch some street performers and buskers out to entertain you! Also known as 8th Avenue. Starts at Centre St SW and goes to about 5th Street SW.
64 residents recomanen
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue Southwest
64 residents recomanen
Main walk through Downtown Calgary that starts at City Hall and goes all the way down to The Core (shopping). More stores and restos to try and catch some street performers and buskers out to entertain you! Also known as 8th Avenue. Starts at Centre St SW and goes to about 5th Street SW.

Shopping

Calgary's largest shopping call - check out the hundreds of stores and get ready to shop till you drop.
235 residents recomanen
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SW
235 residents recomanen
Calgary's largest shopping call - check out the hundreds of stores and get ready to shop till you drop.

Drinks & Nightlife

A cornerstone bar that's more casual, but it's a go-to place for many Calgarians. Great patio space for people watching in the summer.
147 residents recomanen
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SW
147 residents recomanen
A cornerstone bar that's more casual, but it's a go-to place for many Calgarians. Great patio space for people watching in the summer.