Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. One of our go-to spots as it's close by and consistently delicious. They source local ingredients from nearby farmers as much as possible. A couple of our menu faves are The Journey Bowl (for veggies) & Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich (drooling as I type!). Wednesday nights Burger + Beer for $20. Mimosa's are $5 every day from 10am-4pm. Thursdays wine is $1/1oz from 4pm-close. They also participate in the Meal Share program for select menu items (every $1 spent on food is $1 donated to help end youth hunger). Good local people + good local food = one killer combo!
76 residents recomanen
Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NEGreat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. One of our go-to spots as it's close by and consistently delicious. They source local ingredients from nearby farmers as much as possible. A couple of our menu faves are The Journey Bowl (for veggies) & Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich (drooling as I type!). Wednesday nights Burger + Beer for $20. Mimosa's are $5 every day from 10am-4pm. Thursdays wine is $1/1oz from 4pm-close. They also participate in the Meal Share program for select menu items (every $1 spent on food is $1 donated to help end youth hunger). Good local people + good local food = one killer combo!
Sushi Bar Zipang
1010 1 Ave NESushi!
Great locally owned/operated coffee roaster in the historic Simmons building.
42 residents recomanen
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Simmons Building Cafe
618 Confluence Way SEGreat locally owned/operated coffee roaster in the historic Simmons building.
Award winning restaurant specializing in Canadian cuisine located on Prince's Island (only facility on the Island). It has that cabin on a lake in the woods vibe down. In the summer they offer take away picnic baskets to enjoy in the park. Great patio to sit and take it all in. Consistently named as one of Calgary's best restaurants. Also one of 'Canada's 100 Best'.
134 residents recomanen
River Cafe
Award winning restaurant specializing in Canadian cuisine located on Prince's Island (only facility on the Island). It has that cabin on a lake in the woods vibe down. In the summer they offer take away picnic baskets to enjoy in the park. Great patio to sit and take it all in. Consistently named as one of Calgary's best restaurants. Also one of 'Canada's 100 Best'.
Ramen! The best in the city. Line up early because once they run out.. no Ramen for you!
62 residents recomanen
Shiki Menya
824 1 Ave NERamen! The best in the city. Line up early because once they run out.. no Ramen for you!
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEGreat ice cream treats tucked away in a hard to find spot.
Serving up authentic Asian cuisine in the many different restaurants in the area.
14 residents recomanen
Chinatown Business Centre
328 Centre St SServing up authentic Asian cuisine in the many different restaurants in the area.
Take-out burgers made from fresh local ingredients and wonderful Italian flourishes imported from the Chef's native homeland (a nod to Bridgeland's Italian roots) in a tiny 320sqft building.
27 residents recomanen
Burger 320
814 1 Ave NETake-out burgers made from fresh local ingredients and wonderful Italian flourishes imported from the Chef's native homeland (a nod to Bridgeland's Italian roots) in a tiny 320sqft building.
Go on Tuesday for a cheap all you can eat meat extravaganza.
15 residents recomanen
Minas Brazilian Steakhouse
136 2 St SWGo on Tuesday for a cheap all you can eat meat extravaganza.
Decent Middle Eastern Deli / Restaurant with a patio for outdoor dining.
14 residents recomanen
Tazza Deli & Grill
1105 1 Ave NEDecent Middle Eastern Deli / Restaurant with a patio for outdoor dining.
Hard to find tucked away in a dumpy hotel White Elephant makes awesome food with ingredients straight from Thailand. Don't be scared away by the entrance. Voted best Thai in Calgary 2017 by Best of Calgary.
20 residents recomanen
White Elephant Thai Cuisine
1808 19 St NEHard to find tucked away in a dumpy hotel White Elephant makes awesome food with ingredients straight from Thailand. Don't be scared away by the entrance. Voted best Thai in Calgary 2017 by Best of Calgary.
BBQ restaurant with a cool vibe just across the river from our place. Occasionally have bands and events.
23 residents recomanen
Booker's BBQ Grill and Crab Shack
316 3 St SEBBQ restaurant with a cool vibe just across the river from our place. Occasionally have bands and events.
If you find yourself on 17th ave and getting hungry this is a good option to grab some quick Thai food to go. It's tasty too!
11 residents recomanen
Tuk Tuk Thai
636 17 Ave SWIf you find yourself on 17th ave and getting hungry this is a good option to grab some quick Thai food to go. It's tasty too!
Watercress Express
1322 A 17 Ave SWGood Vietnamese joint on the far end of 17th ave. Really good subs.
After 10:00pm the amazing smoked meat goes on half price.
55 residents recomanen
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWAfter 10:00pm the amazing smoked meat goes on half price.
Found in the Simmons Building alongside Phil & Sebastian's Coffee and Sidewalk Citizen Bakery in the newly revitalized East Village. Fantastic patio with it's own (more casual) menu and amazing views.
Quality ingredients and a wide-range of options from the ocean, prairies and local gardens. Chef Pelland combines locally relevant and globally inspired dishes to create an eclectic and innovative menu. The Argentine wood-fired grill is the true inspiration behind charbar's identity.
85 residents recomanen
charbar
618 Confluence Way SEFound in the Simmons Building alongside Phil & Sebastian's Coffee and Sidewalk Citizen Bakery in the newly revitalized East Village. Fantastic patio with it's own (more casual) menu and amazing views.
Quality ingredients and a wide-range of options from the ocean, prairies and local gardens. Chef Pelland combines locally relevant and globally inspired dishes to create an eclectic and innovative menu. The Argentine wood-fired grill is the true inspiration behind charbar's identity.
diner deluxe
804 Edmonton TrailOld school Diner on breakfast row (Edmonton Trail).
Rouge is a French influenced multiple award winning fine dining restaurant that grows much of their own food. Always makes it's way onto the best of Calgary lists.
33 residents recomanen
Rouge
1240 8 Ave SERouge is a French influenced multiple award winning fine dining restaurant that grows much of their own food. Always makes it's way onto the best of Calgary lists.
Stuffed Burgers! pretty much anything you can think of they stuff it in a burgers and its amazing; PB&J, apple pie, Mac n Cheese. Mmmmmmm
6 residents recomanen
N9NA
121 17 Ave SEStuffed Burgers! pretty much anything you can think of they stuff it in a burgers and its amazing; PB&J, apple pie, Mac n Cheese. Mmmmmmm
Decent shawarma place just up the road run by a super nice guy and his family. The home made falafel balls are delicious. If you want a quick and close shawarma, this is your place.
Shawarma Ave
201 4 St NEDecent shawarma place just up the road run by a super nice guy and his family. The home made falafel balls are delicious. If you want a quick and close shawarma, this is your place.
Mango Mania
455 Centre St NAsian inspired baos and handcrafted drinks all inspired by the mighty mango.
Very popular Mexican restaurant with a busy night life as well. Loud in the evenings, neat vibe.
96 residents recomanen
Anejo
2116 4 St SWVery popular Mexican restaurant with a busy night life as well. Loud in the evenings, neat vibe.
Khao San Thai Kitchen
1314 17 Ave SWNice Thai restaurant on the West end of 17th.
Make reservations because this legendary Nepalese restaurant fills up well in advance, it's worth the effort.
23 residents recomanen
Himalayan Restaurant
3218 17 Ave SWMake reservations because this legendary Nepalese restaurant fills up well in advance, it's worth the effort.
Busy pizza place on bustling 17th ave. They now serve pizza by the slice to go from UNA Takeaway and have opened a modern, French inspired wine bar in the back called "Frenchie Wine Bar".
91 residents recomanen
UNA Takeaway
616 17 Ave SWBusy pizza place on bustling 17th ave. They now serve pizza by the slice to go from UNA Takeaway and have opened a modern, French inspired wine bar in the back called "Frenchie Wine Bar".
Turkish (our favourite cuisine) restaurant in a beautiful building on the corner of Olympic plaza.
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
1440 8 Ave SETurkish (our favourite cuisine) restaurant in a beautiful building on the corner of Olympic plaza.
Upscale restaurant specializing in off cut meats (the meat that takes real talent) and signature local drinks. If you want a real taste of Calgary this is the place to go.
80 residents recomanen
The Nash
925 11 St SEUpscale restaurant specializing in off cut meats (the meat that takes real talent) and signature local drinks. If you want a real taste of Calgary this is the place to go.
Grab a Banh Mi, but line up early as this places gets busy around lunch time Monday - Friday.
14 residents recomanen
Thi Thi Vietnamese Submarine
209 1 St SEGrab a Banh Mi, but line up early as this places gets busy around lunch time Monday - Friday.
Calgary's best fried and rotisserie chicken owned/operated by 2017's winner of Top Chef Canada! You can stop in or order online at : http://cluckncleaver.com//order
24 residents recomanen
Cluck N Cleaver - Beltline
1511 14 St SWCalgary's best fried and rotisserie chicken owned/operated by 2017's winner of Top Chef Canada! You can stop in or order online at : http://cluckncleaver.com//order
Blowers & Grafton
709 Edmonton TrailHalifax street food
Steaks & locally raised game meats are served at this relaxed, rustic Canadian chophouse.
22 residents recomanen
Open Range Steakhouse
1112 Edmonton TrailSteaks & locally raised game meats are served at this relaxed, rustic Canadian chophouse.
No-holds-barred burger emporium. Locally owned/operated. Vintage/dive-diner style.
40 residents recomanen
Boogie's Burgers
908 Edmonton TrailNo-holds-barred burger emporium. Locally owned/operated. Vintage/dive-diner style.
Drive thru - or walk up - for a burger & a famous Peter's Drive-In shake on a hot summers day. An old school drive-in that originated in Calgary in '64, it's a bit of an institution here.
79 residents recomanen
Peters' Drive-In
219 16 Ave NEDrive thru - or walk up - for a burger & a famous Peter's Drive-In shake on a hot summers day. An old school drive-in that originated in Calgary in '64, it's a bit of an institution here.
An all-day-restaurant that offers a fresh vegetable-anchored menu (great for visiting Vegetarian guests). Bridging the gap between what you should be eating and what you really want to eat. They also do brunch on weekends.
79 residents recomanen
Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SWAn all-day-restaurant that offers a fresh vegetable-anchored menu (great for visiting Vegetarian guests). Bridging the gap between what you should be eating and what you really want to eat. They also do brunch on weekends.
Bike and Brew is a place where coffee and bike cultures collide. They serve coffee by Fratello (Calgary Based Roastery).
8 residents recomanen
Bike and Brew
921 1 Ave NEBike and Brew is a place where coffee and bike cultures collide. They serve coffee by Fratello (Calgary Based Roastery).
Baya Rica Cafe
204 7a St NEBoutique roastery & cafe
Wine and snack bar by award-winning chef Justin Leboe. Named one of Canada's 'Top 10 Restaurants' by Canada's 100 Best 2017. Won 'Best New Restaurant in Canada' by enRoute magazine 2015. Roughly 1/2 of the menu is Vegetarian.
43 residents recomanen
Pigeonhole
306 17 Ave SWWine and snack bar by award-winning chef Justin Leboe. Named one of Canada's 'Top 10 Restaurants' by Canada's 100 Best 2017. Won 'Best New Restaurant in Canada' by enRoute magazine 2015. Roughly 1/2 of the menu is Vegetarian.
Occupying an old mattress factory (Simmon's Building) on the river trail they've created food for hungry, working people that is meant to be taken to the streets. Blending Mediterranean influences together with Canadian flavours. Well know for their amazing sourdough bread. Originally started by a self-taught immigrant with a passion for good bread, who took to the streets of Calgary to sell from his bike, best known bakery in the city!
68 residents recomanen
Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEOccupying an old mattress factory (Simmon's Building) on the river trail they've created food for hungry, working people that is meant to be taken to the streets. Blending Mediterranean influences together with Canadian flavours. Well know for their amazing sourdough bread. Originally started by a self-taught immigrant with a passion for good bread, who took to the streets of Calgary to sell from his bike, best known bakery in the city!
Sourcing quality local and regional products, preparing them simply, and showcasing them at their best...that's Model Milk. They butcher whole animals on site, and make use of every part. Headed by award-winning chef, Justin Leboe.
89 residents recomanen
Model Citizen
308 17 Ave SWSourcing quality local and regional products, preparing them simply, and showcasing them at their best...that's Model Milk. They butcher whole animals on site, and make use of every part. Headed by award-winning chef, Justin Leboe.
Modern ethical vegetarian restaurant with an intimate atmosphere serving fresh, whole, organic, local foods and beverages. They also do a weekend brunch veggie style.
94 residents recomanen
The Coup
924 17 Ave SWModern ethical vegetarian restaurant with an intimate atmosphere serving fresh, whole, organic, local foods and beverages. They also do a weekend brunch veggie style.
Burger Vibes found here. Every element of RE:GRUB is built from scratch, assembled in house with fresh ingredients, sourced ethically always, and locally whenever possible. You must try one of their famous shakes...you have to see them to believe them!!
15 residents recomanen
REGRUB - Beltline
625 11 Ave SWBurger Vibes found here. Every element of RE:GRUB is built from scratch, assembled in house with fresh ingredients, sourced ethically always, and locally whenever possible. You must try one of their famous shakes...you have to see them to believe them!!
Modern Korean, with a hint of fusion. Chef Roy Oh dishes up small plates designed to be shared. Listed as one of Calgary's top 10 Restaurants for 2017 by Avenue Magazine and on Canada's 100 Best.
61 residents recomanen
Anju
Modern Korean, with a hint of fusion. Chef Roy Oh dishes up small plates designed to be shared. Listed as one of Calgary's top 10 Restaurants for 2017 by Avenue Magazine and on Canada's 100 Best.
Authentic, but modern, Mexican street food. One of Calgarys 10 Best Restaurants for 2017 according to Avenue Magazine.
101 residents recomanen
Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SWAuthentic, but modern, Mexican street food. One of Calgarys 10 Best Restaurants for 2017 according to Avenue Magazine.
Inside the old Hudson's Bay building downtown on Stephen Ave - a new take on the finest traditions of butchery, cookery and bar-keeping.
The Guild
200 8 Ave SWInside the old Hudson's Bay building downtown on Stephen Ave - a new take on the finest traditions of butchery, cookery and bar-keeping.
Farm. Forage. Prairie. Coast.
Situated in the historic Fort Calgary, the Deane House is a great place to enjoy a great meal. On Canada's 100 Best list. A good spot to grab breakfast as well...Captain Deane's pantry is $10 for all you can eat fresh baked pastries.
34 residents recomanen
Deane House
806 9 Ave SEFarm. Forage. Prairie. Coast.
Situated in the historic Fort Calgary, the Deane House is a great place to enjoy a great meal. On Canada's 100 Best list. A good spot to grab breakfast as well...Captain Deane's pantry is $10 for all you can eat fresh baked pastries.
Without Papers Pizza
1216 9 Ave SEPaper-thin crust pizza. No more needs to be said.
Stylish, modern & re-imagined diner vibe with gourmet versions of old-school entrees & a full bar. Popular weekend breakfast joint.
34 residents recomanen
The Beltliner
243 12 Ave SWStylish, modern & re-imagined diner vibe with gourmet versions of old-school entrees & a full bar. Popular weekend breakfast joint.
Fresh breaky & lunch menu featuring naturally raised and locally sourced products.
9 residents recomanen
Indian Express YYC
1126 Kensington Rd NWFresh breaky & lunch menu featuring naturally raised and locally sourced products.
Fresh organic coffee with a relaxed atmosphere. Love their Lavender London Fog.
49 residents recomanen
Higher Ground Cafe
1126 Kensington Rd NWFresh organic coffee with a relaxed atmosphere. Love their Lavender London Fog.
Local coffee roaster can be found in 7 locations around town. Closest to us would be the one found at Studio Bell (National Music Centre).
12 residents recomanen
Rosso Coffee Roasters
103 17 Ave SELocal coffee roaster can be found in 7 locations around town. Closest to us would be the one found at Studio Bell (National Music Centre).
A lively and casual bakery/cafe in the heart of Eau Claire.
43 residents recomanen
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St SWA lively and casual bakery/cafe in the heart of Eau Claire.
Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWA touch of European warmth & charm in the heart of Sunnyside.
Traditional Italian pizza from a wood-burning oven in a casual/rustic setting in Calgary's "Little Italy" (Bridgeland). We also love the Forno Fries! Reservations can be made on the 'ypdine' App.
29 residents recomanen
LDV Pizza Bar
916 1 Ave NETraditional Italian pizza from a wood-burning oven in a casual/rustic setting in Calgary's "Little Italy" (Bridgeland). We also love the Forno Fries! Reservations can be made on the 'ypdine' App.
100% organic health bar. Cold pressed juices, smoothies and a wide range of grab and go fuel.
Jusu Bar Bridgeland
236 4 St NE100% organic health bar. Cold pressed juices, smoothies and a wide range of grab and go fuel.
Philosafy Coffee
632 17 Ave SWSpecialty coffee shop
Calgary's most well know go-to for coffee lovers. Listed by Buzzfeed Food as “8 cafes around the world all coffee addicts need to see”.
119 residents recomanen
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWCalgary's most well know go-to for coffee lovers. Listed by Buzzfeed Food as “8 cafes around the world all coffee addicts need to see”.
Craft Nachos (Ya, that's now a thing...Poke, Wild mushroom & Truffle, Korean, Angry Hawaiian, etc), Craft Salads, Craft Cocktails, Craft Beer.
13 residents recomanen
Madison's 12|12
1212 9 Ave SECraft Nachos (Ya, that's now a thing...Poke, Wild mushroom & Truffle, Korean, Angry Hawaiian, etc), Craft Salads, Craft Cocktails, Craft Beer.
Warm and welcoming. The smells and the sounds. A killer patio. House made pasta. Negronis. A bocce court. House wine by the litre. And, you've gotta try the meatballs.
Tavernetta
1002 Edmonton TrailWarm and welcoming. The smells and the sounds. A killer patio. House made pasta. Negronis. A bocce court. House wine by the litre. And, you've gotta try the meatballs.
One of Calgary's top spots for Breakfast! They fry everything in duck fat...need we say more. Just a 10 min walk.
68 residents recomanen
OEB Breakfast Co. Bridgeland
825 1 Avenue NortheastOne of Calgary's top spots for Breakfast! They fry everything in duck fat...need we say more. Just a 10 min walk.
Essentials
Hipster heaven. A Calgary staple since '51. This quirky little drugstore has everything you need and more. Essentials, food, ice cream, komucha on tap, coffee, records, and higher end bath/beauty/paper goods. Just up the street a neat place to peruse. Named one of the top 11 record stores in Canada.
61 residents recomanen
Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEHipster heaven. A Calgary staple since '51. This quirky little drugstore has everything you need and more. Essentials, food, ice cream, komucha on tap, coffee, records, and higher end bath/beauty/paper goods. Just up the street a neat place to peruse. Named one of the top 11 record stores in Canada.
Eau Claire YMCA
101 3 St SW Nice facility with a wide variety of activities.
Awesome neighborhood grocery. Small & locally run this shop has some unique products. Friendly, down to earth, community driven, & old school I always recommend people check this place out. They work with local producers and feature local products when possible. They have delicious ready to go or easy to prepare meals made in house, as well as local Kombucha (True Buch) on tap!!
61 residents recomanen
Bridgeland Market
1104 1 Ave NEAwesome neighborhood grocery. Small & locally run this shop has some unique products. Friendly, down to earth, community driven, & old school I always recommend people check this place out. They work with local producers and feature local products when possible. They have delicious ready to go or easy to prepare meals made in house, as well as local Kombucha (True Buch) on tap!!
Cute locally run Spa to help you relax & unwind- you can even book easily via your phone with their App!
Leela Eco Spa - Bridgeland
849 1 Ave NECute locally run Spa to help you relax & unwind- you can even book easily via your phone with their App!
This is a great place to rent any equip you mind need for outdoor adventures. From rafting the Bow River in Calgary on a sunny day, to camping in the Canadian Rockies, this stop will have everything you need! https://www.ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre/rental
University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
2500 University Dr NWThis is a great place to rent any equip you mind need for outdoor adventures. From rafting the Bow River in Calgary on a sunny day, to camping in the Canadian Rockies, this stop will have everything you need! https://www.ucalgary.ca/outdoorcentre/rental
Organic grocery store just a few steps down the street! Lots of organic produce, delicious baked goods, yummy daily soups and local True Buch Kombucha on tap!! This store has it's own organic Orchard in BC so you can enjoy delicious Okanagan Valley fruits in the summer. We'll even supply you with a bag to carry back your haul.
30 residents recomanen
Blush Lane Organic Market Bridgeland
617 Meredith Rd NEOrganic grocery store just a few steps down the street! Lots of organic produce, delicious baked goods, yummy daily soups and local True Buch Kombucha on tap!! This store has it's own organic Orchard in BC so you can enjoy delicious Okanagan Valley fruits in the summer. We'll even supply you with a bag to carry back your haul.
Bridgeland Liquor Store
630 1 Ave NESelf explanatory.
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
1213 4 St SW24hr Urgent Care - just in case!
Pharmacy conveniently located right beside the Crescent Heights Medical Centre.
Pharmasave Edmonton Trail
805 Edmonton TrailPharmacy conveniently located right beside the Crescent Heights Medical Centre.
Peter Lougheed Centre
3500 26 Ave NE24 hr ER/Hospital
Foothills Medical Centre
1403 29 St NW24hr ER/University/Trauma Hospital
Great little yoga studio if you'd like to fit a class in during your stay. Book on your phone with the MindBody App!
Journey Yoga Wellness
811 1 Ave NEGreat little yoga studio if you'd like to fit a class in during your stay. Book on your phone with the MindBody App!
Calgary Co-Op grocery store for well priced groceries and essentials. Co-Op's are farmer cooperatives that work with farmers & ranchers from our city, province, and nation. They also do a lot of great work supporting our communities.
25 residents recomanen
North Hill Co-op
616 16 Ave NECalgary Co-Op grocery store for well priced groceries and essentials. Co-Op's are farmer cooperatives that work with farmers & ranchers from our city, province, and nation. They also do a lot of great work supporting our communities.
A fantastic spot in Inglewood to search for your next craft beer or wine to try. Huge selection of both wine/beer with a lot of local options. They even have a Growler bar - fill up on craft beer on tap for your stay :)
Oak & Vine Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits
1139 9 Ave SEA fantastic spot in Inglewood to search for your next craft beer or wine to try. Huge selection of both wine/beer with a lot of local options. They even have a Growler bar - fill up on craft beer on tap for your stay :)
Entertainment & Activities
Zoo de Calgary
Telus Science Center. Good for families with kids. Also, the first Thursday of every month is adults night with a theme, drinks and music.
362 residents recomanen
TELUS Spark
Telus Science Center. Good for families with kids. Also, the first Thursday of every month is adults night with a theme, drinks and music.
Home of the Calgary Stampede, Calgary Flames and many other events including concerts.
231 residents recomanen
Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastHome of the Calgary Stampede, Calgary Flames and many other events including concerts.
Nice Casino with a few Restaurants and a nightclub. Often has concerts, especially around Stampede time.
85 residents recomanen
Cowboys Dance Hall
421 12 Ave SENice Casino with a few Restaurants and a nightclub. Often has concerts, especially around Stampede time.
Stampede park
650 25 Ave SEHome of the Calgary Stampede.
Site of the 88' Winter Olympics that is still being used today. In the winter you can ski, snowboard, bobsled or luge. In the summer you can bobsleigh, mountain bike and zipline. This is a world class facility. Shawn White comes here to practice on the half pipe.
172 residents recomanen
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSite of the 88' Winter Olympics that is still being used today. In the winter you can ski, snowboard, bobsled or luge. In the summer you can bobsleigh, mountain bike and zipline. This is a world class facility. Shawn White comes here to practice on the half pipe.
Every Thursday-Sunday from June 1st to October 1st, 2017 retailers will set up pop up shops in shipping containers selling goods. Found on the vacant lot of the southwest corner of 4th St and 8th Ave SE. Think of it as the junction where fun meets function, shipping meets shopping, and containers meet culture. More a friendly neighborhood square, than a shopping mall, the Junction will also host food trucks (occasional appearance by the Village Brewery truck to quench your thirst), workshops held by vendors in the commons area, musical events and other artistic performances.
http://www.evexperience.com/blog/2017/4/27/east-village-junction-pop-up-retail-park-opens-june-1
79 residents recomanen
East Village
Every Thursday-Sunday from June 1st to October 1st, 2017 retailers will set up pop up shops in shipping containers selling goods. Found on the vacant lot of the southwest corner of 4th St and 8th Ave SE. Think of it as the junction where fun meets function, shipping meets shopping, and containers meet culture. More a friendly neighborhood square, than a shopping mall, the Junction will also host food trucks (occasional appearance by the Village Brewery truck to quench your thirst), workshops held by vendors in the commons area, musical events and other artistic performances.
http://www.evexperience.com/blog/2017/4/27/east-village-junction-pop-up-retail-park-opens-june-1
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is Internationally recognized and Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the science of palaeontology. In addition to housing one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, the Museum offers a wide variety of creative, fun, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life. An easy daytrip from Calgary and well worth the drive! Combine it with a trip to the Badlands for the perfect day.
135 residents recomanen
Museu Reial Tyrrell de Paleontologia
1500 N Dinosaur TrailThe Royal Tyrrell Museum is Internationally recognized and Canada’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the science of palaeontology. In addition to housing one of the world’s largest displays of dinosaurs, the Museum offers a wide variety of creative, fun, and educational programs that bring the prehistoric past to life. An easy daytrip from Calgary and well worth the drive! Combine it with a trip to the Badlands for the perfect day.
A wheeled gravity ride with more than 50 twists and turns and covering a distance of over 1800 metres (5905 feet) on a continuous downhill trajectory. The longest track in the world.
25 residents recomanen
Karting de baixada de Skyline Luge a Calgary
A wheeled gravity ride with more than 50 twists and turns and covering a distance of over 1800 metres (5905 feet) on a continuous downhill trajectory. The longest track in the world.
Renowned paintball operation nestled in the foothills near Bragg Creek with tons of fields and BBQ spots.
Bragg Creek Paintball
2221 AB-22Renowned paintball operation nestled in the foothills near Bragg Creek with tons of fields and BBQ spots.
Parks & Nature
A short walk to Rotary park will give you fantastic views of the city. It overlooks downtown and the river. On a clear day you can see the mountains in the background.
31 residents recomanen
Parc Rotary
617 1 St NEA short walk to Rotary park will give you fantastic views of the city. It overlooks downtown and the river. On a clear day you can see the mountains in the background.
Nice park on an island in the heart of the city. There are often events and concerts here.
419 residents recomanen
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWNice park on an island in the heart of the city. There are often events and concerts here.
Newly constructed park on the island with a playpark and man-made wading pool for kids that the river flows through. Holds events on occasion.
102 residents recomanen
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NENewly constructed park on the island with a playpark and man-made wading pool for kids that the river flows through. Holds events on occasion.
Plaça Olímpica
228 8 Ave SEIce skating, restaurants and nearby live theater.
Our favourite park. This is not a National Park, so in contrast to the throngs of tourists found in more popular parks, you are more likely to find the serenity to came to Canada to enjoy. Still abundant in the mountain views, trails, wildlife, etc that Alberta is known for. Kananaskis is Calgary's backyard and mostly enjoyed by locals who avoid the crowded bus tours of the ever popular (and for good reason!) Banff National Park. You can find a ski hill here in the winter as well - Nakiska.
54 residents recomanen
Kananaskis
Our favourite park. This is not a National Park, so in contrast to the throngs of tourists found in more popular parks, you are more likely to find the serenity to came to Canada to enjoy. Still abundant in the mountain views, trails, wildlife, etc that Alberta is known for. Kananaskis is Calgary's backyard and mostly enjoyed by locals who avoid the crowded bus tours of the ever popular (and for good reason!) Banff National Park. You can find a ski hill here in the winter as well - Nakiska.
Not so much the city of Drumheller, but the area. The Canadian Badlands - different from the Rocky Mountains that Alberta is so well-known for. In prehistoric times, much of North America was a lush subtropical habitat embracing a vast inland sea. Dinosaurs roamed here 70 million years ago. Fast forward to present-day central and southern Alberta where their bones now rest in ancient riverbeds, framed by the maroon-striped canyons of the mysterious Badlands. The area is rich in fossils and is actively used in palaeontological research. Combine your sightseeing with a trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, a fun way to spend a day. https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/places-to-go/canadian-badlands/
72 residents recomanen
Drumheller
Not so much the city of Drumheller, but the area. The Canadian Badlands - different from the Rocky Mountains that Alberta is so well-known for. In prehistoric times, much of North America was a lush subtropical habitat embracing a vast inland sea. Dinosaurs roamed here 70 million years ago. Fast forward to present-day central and southern Alberta where their bones now rest in ancient riverbeds, framed by the maroon-striped canyons of the mysterious Badlands. The area is rich in fossils and is actively used in palaeontological research. Combine your sightseeing with a trip to the Royal Tyrrell Museum, a fun way to spend a day. https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/places-to-go/canadian-badlands/
A non-profit organization who promotes responsible wolfdog ownership by providing educational programs on the importance of preserving wolves in the wild, and overseeing the rescue and safe sanctuary for wolfdogs that have been neglected, abandoned, or otherwise displaced. Gain a better understanding about wild wolves and their importance in the natural environment by interacting with wolfdogs at the sanctuary. Enjoy photo opportunities and educational talks. An amazing experience.
35 residents recomanen
Santuari de llops Yamnuska
263156 Range Rd 53A non-profit organization who promotes responsible wolfdog ownership by providing educational programs on the importance of preserving wolves in the wild, and overseeing the rescue and safe sanctuary for wolfdogs that have been neglected, abandoned, or otherwise displaced. Gain a better understanding about wild wolves and their importance in the natural environment by interacting with wolfdogs at the sanctuary. Enjoy photo opportunities and educational talks. An amazing experience.
Arts & Culture
Free Admission to Glenbow from 5pm - 9pm on the first Thursday of every month.
492 residents recomanen
Museu Glenbow
130 9 Ave SE Free Admission to Glenbow from 5pm - 9pm on the first Thursday of every month.
Fort Calgary National Historic Site is the birthplace of the city of Calgary, where in 1875, the North West Mounted Police built a fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers. This site is known as Moh’kinsstis in Blackfoot, and here in Treaty 7 territory, we continue to walk in the footsteps of our Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestors in a spirit of cross-cultural sharing.
111 residents recomanen
Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SE Fort Calgary National Historic Site is the birthplace of the city of Calgary, where in 1875, the North West Mounted Police built a fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers. This site is known as Moh’kinsstis in Blackfoot, and here in Treaty 7 territory, we continue to walk in the footsteps of our Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestors in a spirit of cross-cultural sharing.
Brand new in the revitalized East Village area, studio bell is the Canadian National Music Center and a stunning piece of architecture.
261 residents recomanen
Studio Bell, llar del National Music Centre
850 4 St SEBrand new in the revitalized East Village area, studio bell is the Canadian National Music Center and a stunning piece of architecture.
Esker Foundation
1011 9 Ave SEContemporary Art Gallery...and bonus...it's free!
One of North America’s largest and most successful living history museums. Exhibits span the early 1860s fur trade to the petroleum and automobile-dominated 1950s. It is the Park’s mission to preserve the history of the early West and to educate and entertain guests of all ages for many generations to come.
290 residents recomanen
Parc del Patrimoni Històric
1900 Heritage Dr SWOne of North America’s largest and most successful living history museums. Exhibits span the early 1860s fur trade to the petroleum and automobile-dominated 1950s. It is the Park’s mission to preserve the history of the early West and to educate and entertain guests of all ages for many generations to come.
Music, theatre, and dance. This is Arts Commons. Visual arts, education, weddings, comedy, film, and National Geographic Live? Yes, that is Arts Commons too. More than just performing arts, Arts Commons has a little bit of this and that.
92 residents recomanen
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SEMusic, theatre, and dance. This is Arts Commons. Visual arts, education, weddings, comedy, film, and National Geographic Live? Yes, that is Arts Commons too. More than just performing arts, Arts Commons has a little bit of this and that.
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is a world renowned cultural, educational and entertainment centre built for the promotion and preservation of the Siksika Nation Peoples’, Language, Culture and Traditions.
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park is a world renowned cultural, educational and entertainment centre built for the promotion and preservation of the Siksika Nation Peoples’, Language, Culture and Traditions.
Theatre Junction GRAND, formerly known as The Grand Theatre, is the oldest theatre in the downtown core and presents cutting-edge contemporary performing arts from around the world.
10 residents recomanen
The Grand
608 1 St SWTheatre Junction GRAND, formerly known as The Grand Theatre, is the oldest theatre in the downtown core and presents cutting-edge contemporary performing arts from around the world.
Elegant venue at the bottom of the Calgary Tower serving as home base for a nonprofit theatre company. BD&P Mystery Theatre Series.
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Vertigo Theatre
115 9 Ave SEElegant venue at the bottom of the Calgary Tower serving as home base for a nonprofit theatre company. BD&P Mystery Theatre Series.
Drinks & Nightlife
Close to home. Small neighborhood bar with a dark and dreamy atmosphere, cozy patio and real bartenders. Nice patio for summer and shoulder seasons as it's heated.
60 residents recomanen
Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails
813 1 Ave NEClose to home. Small neighborhood bar with a dark and dreamy atmosphere, cozy patio and real bartenders. Nice patio for summer and shoulder seasons as it's heated.
Large bar with hundreds of Craft beer on tap.
104 residents recomanen
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWLarge bar with hundreds of Craft beer on tap.
Wine bar with a cool "secret" basement with live music. To get there you take the side door in the alley, past the kitchen and down the stairs (if it feels like you shouldn't be there when you open the door, you're in the right place).
Wine Bar Calgary
Wine bar with a cool "secret" basement with live music. To get there you take the side door in the alley, past the kitchen and down the stairs (if it feels like you shouldn't be there when you open the door, you're in the right place).
Neat old building with homestyle food and drinks. Nice patio for people watching in the summer.
13 residents recomanen
The Bow River Barley Mill
201 Barclay Parade SWNeat old building with homestyle food and drinks. Nice patio for people watching in the summer.
Local brewery (housed in a rundown warehouse) with an eclectic vibe, super relaxed atmosphere and most importantly, good beer. I (Tyler) would rather drink here than anywhere else in town.
80 residents recomanen
Cold Garden Beverage Company
1100 11 St SELocal brewery (housed in a rundown warehouse) with an eclectic vibe, super relaxed atmosphere and most importantly, good beer. I (Tyler) would rather drink here than anywhere else in town.
Tons of beer on tap with a menu that revolves every hour or so. You will never run out of new beer to try at this place.
9 residents recomanen
Beer Revolution Beltline
1080 8 St SWTons of beer on tap with a menu that revolves every hour or so. You will never run out of new beer to try at this place.
Dark, intimate and dingy old blues bar featuring nightly live performances & homestyle Southern cooking.
67 residents recomanen
The Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SEDark, intimate and dingy old blues bar featuring nightly live performances & homestyle Southern cooking.
Italian inspired in Calgary's "Little Italy". Espresso, pasta, apps, shared plates, aperitivo, cocktails and of course, dessert.
6 residents recomanen
SS106 Aperitivo Bar
824D Edmonton TrailItalian inspired in Calgary's "Little Italy". Espresso, pasta, apps, shared plates, aperitivo, cocktails and of course, dessert.
Great for hot summer days/evenings National on 8th boasts western Canada’s largest rooftop patio! Soak up the sun while playing a round of cornhole or ping pong.
41 residents recomanen
National on 8th
225 8 Ave SWGreat for hot summer days/evenings National on 8th boasts western Canada’s largest rooftop patio! Soak up the sun while playing a round of cornhole or ping pong.
Ship & Anchor Pub is a Calgary institution. Great location, pub food, big crowds. You'll find men in business suits next to tattooed bikers. The large patio right on 17th makes it the ultimate in people watching and socializing. Inside is dive-bar-esque.
147 residents recomanen
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWShip & Anchor Pub is a Calgary institution. Great location, pub food, big crowds. You'll find men in business suits next to tattooed bikers. The large patio right on 17th makes it the ultimate in people watching and socializing. Inside is dive-bar-esque.
Classy cocktail culture. Old fashioned service, thoughtfully prepared drinks. Peruse a library of libations and sample small plates.
78 residents recomanen
Proof
1302 1 St SWClassy cocktail culture. Old fashioned service, thoughtfully prepared drinks. Peruse a library of libations and sample small plates.
Calgary's Superpub. 3 bars in one building, each with their own vibe/food/drink. Found on Stephen Ave. A well-known pub here in Cowtown.
8 residents recomanen
The Unicorn
223 8 Ave SWCalgary's Superpub. 3 bars in one building, each with their own vibe/food/drink. Found on Stephen Ave. A well-known pub here in Cowtown.
The Ironwood Stage presents national and international artists
who cover the spectrum of Jazz, Blues, Folk, Alternative Country and more, in an intimate, all ages music venue, 7 days a week.
78 residents recomanen
Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SEThe Ironwood Stage presents national and international artists
who cover the spectrum of Jazz, Blues, Folk, Alternative Country and more, in an intimate, all ages music venue, 7 days a week.
The King Eddy originally opened in 1905 on what was then referred to as Whisky Row. This workingman’s hotel & bar saw the rise of Calgary and was the first desegregated bar in the city. In the 80s the Eddy became known as a live music venue, dubbed “Calgary’s home of the blues”, welcoming some of the greats, such as John Hammond, Buddy Guy, Pintetop Perkins and Otis Rush. After being condemned, the National Music Centre acquired the building to restore it and anchor its new facility around it. It has been restored and given a new life once again as a live music venue. Over Stampede it hosts The Bell Live Series with several live shows complete with local craft beer & burgers!
19 residents recomanen
King Eddy
438 9 Ave SEThe King Eddy originally opened in 1905 on what was then referred to as Whisky Row. This workingman’s hotel & bar saw the rise of Calgary and was the first desegregated bar in the city. In the 80s the Eddy became known as a live music venue, dubbed “Calgary’s home of the blues”, welcoming some of the greats, such as John Hammond, Buddy Guy, Pintetop Perkins and Otis Rush. After being condemned, the National Music Centre acquired the building to restore it and anchor its new facility around it. It has been restored and given a new life once again as a live music venue. Over Stampede it hosts The Bell Live Series with several live shows complete with local craft beer & burgers!
Hidden lounge found underneath The Guild restaurant in a heritage building on Stephen Ave. Find the neon illuminated triangle above the door. They have a 'dress to impress' dress code.
7 residents recomanen
Sub Rosa
200 8 Ave SWHidden lounge found underneath The Guild restaurant in a heritage building on Stephen Ave. Find the neon illuminated triangle above the door. They have a 'dress to impress' dress code.
Community-focused beer culture. A brewery, distillery, and eatery specializing in Alberta-focused beer
51 residents recomanen
Last Best Brewing & Distilling
607 11 Ave SWCommunity-focused beer culture. A brewery, distillery, and eatery specializing in Alberta-focused beer
Revival Brewcade
1217B 9 Ave SECanada's first and only Craft Brewery Arcade.
Small batch craft brewery creating both high quality classic styles and exciting new flavours such as hazy IPAs and hopped sours.
16 residents recomanen
High Line Brewing
1318 9 Ave SESmall batch craft brewery creating both high quality classic styles and exciting new flavours such as hazy IPAs and hopped sours.
Shopping
If you will be heading to the mountains, Mountain Equipment Co-op will have everything you need. They also do rentals.
29 residents recomanen
MEC Calgary
830 10 Ave SWIf you will be heading to the mountains, Mountain Equipment Co-op will have everything you need. They also do rentals.
The most well known mall in Calgary with a Cineplex Theatre and lots of high end stores. Accessible via the C-Train.
235 residents recomanen
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SWThe most well known mall in Calgary with a Cineplex Theatre and lots of high end stores. Accessible via the C-Train.
Shopping mall located on Stephen Ave. in the heart of downtown. While there check out the Devonian Gardens upstairs - a welcoming indoor tropical paradise in the dead of winter.
310 residents recomanen
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWShopping mall located on Stephen Ave. in the heart of downtown. While there check out the Devonian Gardens upstairs - a welcoming indoor tropical paradise in the dead of winter.
Great shopping stop for local and unique finds in a neat big ol' red barn right in the middle of the city. They also rent bikes to cruise the nearby pathways.
14 residents recomanen
The Livery Shop
1119 10 Ave SEGreat shopping stop for local and unique finds in a neat big ol' red barn right in the middle of the city. They also rent bikes to cruise the nearby pathways.
Why not grab an authentic Calgary made cowboy hat to take home. Established in 1919, Smithbilt is the real deal and cowboy hats range from $120 to $1100. The iconic hat of Calgary you'll see on city signs, at Stampede and gifted to visiting international dignitaries by the Mayor.
Smithbilt Hats
1015 11 St SEWhy not grab an authentic Calgary made cowboy hat to take home. Established in 1919, Smithbilt is the real deal and cowboy hats range from $120 to $1100. The iconic hat of Calgary you'll see on city signs, at Stampede and gifted to visiting international dignitaries by the Mayor.
CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdOutlet Mall...that is all.
Items for men, women, children and even pets. Shop for everything from home decor to baby clothes to jewellery.
Liz & Lottie
Items for men, women, children and even pets. Shop for everything from home decor to baby clothes to jewellery.
Coveted Boutique
124 8 St NEIndependent shop offering fashionable and contemporary clothes for women.
Modern style meets vintage fashion. Clothes and jewellery from international designers, as well as local lines from Calgary and Bragg Creek.
Sister's Home
945 General Avenue NortheastModern style meets vintage fashion. Clothes and jewellery from international designers, as well as local lines from Calgary and Bragg Creek.
Bankers Hall shopping atrium is home to some of Calgary's most fashionable retailers. You can shop and dine in chic surroundings year round.
14 residents recomanen
Bankers Hall
Bankers Hall shopping atrium is home to some of Calgary's most fashionable retailers. You can shop and dine in chic surroundings year round.
Quebec-based family-owned Canadian retailer of fashion and home decor since 1840. Stores are a tribute to art, architecture, and a shopping experience.
Simons
304 8 Ave SWQuebec-based family-owned Canadian retailer of fashion and home decor since 1840. Stores are a tribute to art, architecture, and a shopping experience.
Nordstrom Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod Trail SWCanada's first Nordstrom store.
Holt Renfrew
510 8 Ave SWFor all your upscale shopping needs.
Roots
399 17 Ave SWCanadiana found here.