Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
The best wood fired thin crust pizza in town! This place is awesome and has a great Italian menu and drinks. Nice casual environment for lunch or dinner.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LDV Pizza Bar
916 1 Ave NEThe best wood fired thin crust pizza in town! This place is awesome and has a great Italian menu and drinks. Nice casual environment for lunch or dinner.
Starbucks
951 General Avenue NortheastIts Starbucks. Enough said!
Take in the epic views of Calgary and the mountains while dining in the rotating restaurant. A treat for locals and tourists!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sky 360
101 9 Ave SWTake in the epic views of Calgary and the mountains while dining in the rotating restaurant. A treat for locals and tourists!
Amazing food in a tiny little restaurant in Kensington. Try the Wednesday Special - Steak and Frites. You won't be disappointed!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWAmazing food in a tiny little restaurant in Kensington. Try the Wednesday Special - Steak and Frites. You won't be disappointed!
Great food, fast and friendly service. Make a reservation so you can ensure you get in!
This restaurant has a new location that is not pinning - The new address is 825 1 Ave NE - right in Bridgeland
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OEB Breakfast Co. Bridgeland
825 1 Avenue NortheastGreat food, fast and friendly service. Make a reservation so you can ensure you get in!
This restaurant has a new location that is not pinning - The new address is 825 1 Ave NE - right in Bridgeland
Good food, good service and great location right downtown close to the River. There is a large patio which is great in the summer.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JOEY Eau Claire
208 Barclay Parade SouthwestGood food, good service and great location right downtown close to the River. There is a large patio which is great in the summer.
Housed in the historical Simmons Building alongside the Bow River, charbar partners with Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters; the like-minded, complementary and thriving local businesses share a common passion to elevate Calgary's culinary platform.
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
charbar
618 Confluence Way SEHoused in the historical Simmons Building alongside the Bow River, charbar partners with Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters; the like-minded, complementary and thriving local businesses share a common passion to elevate Calgary's culinary platform.
Dine in or take away delicious and healthy food
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Main Dish
903 General Ave NEDine in or take away delicious and healthy food
If you are in the mood for a burger, make sure to check this place out!
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boogie's Burgers
908 Edmonton TrailIf you are in the mood for a burger, make sure to check this place out!
A delicious place to grab a burger and a shake. Local ingredients - will be sure not to disappoint!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burger 320
814 1 Ave NEA delicious place to grab a burger and a shake. Local ingredients - will be sure not to disappoint!
Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NERed’s Diner In Ramsay
1101 8 St SEThe Keg Steakhouse + Bar - 4th Avenue
320 4 Ave SWOne of our favourite restaurants. Enjoy delicious Canadian style food while overlooking beautiful Lake Bonavista. This is about a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lake House
747 Lake Bonavista Dr SEOne of our favourite restaurants. Enjoy delicious Canadian style food while overlooking beautiful Lake Bonavista. This is about a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
The Guild
200 8 Ave SWGreat food and cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
Old school cocktails and a great little patio awaits.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails
813 1 Ave NEOld school cocktails and a great little patio awaits.
The IRONWOOD STAGE & GRILL is an Accessible, All Ages, ~140+ seat restaurant and lounge that hosts live music every night of the year.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SEThe IRONWOOD STAGE & GRILL is an Accessible, All Ages, ~140+ seat restaurant and lounge that hosts live music every night of the year.
Bridgeland Distillery
77 Edmonton TrailInterested in experiencing the country nightlife scene? Learn to 2-step... its pretty fun!
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc.
9615 Macleod Trail SEInterested in experiencing the country nightlife scene? Learn to 2-step... its pretty fun!
Parks & Nature
One of our favourite parks in the heart of the city beside the Bow River. Family friendly and accessible from Memorial Drive and the East Village. Grab some bikes or walk along the river. Make sure to pop into the Sidewalk Citizen Bakery or Phil and Sebastians for lunch, treats and a coffee.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NEOne of our favourite parks in the heart of the city beside the Bow River. Family friendly and accessible from Memorial Drive and the East Village. Grab some bikes or walk along the river. Make sure to pop into the Sidewalk Citizen Bakery or Phil and Sebastians for lunch, treats and a coffee.
Beautiful large natural park by the edge of the Bow River. Has picnic sites, BBQ pits and playgrounds.
Edworthy Park Picnic Site 8
Beautiful large natural park by the edge of the Bow River. Has picnic sites, BBQ pits and playgrounds.
A nice dog park that overlooks the city, mountains, zoo, and science centre.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park
25 St Georges Dr NEA nice dog park that overlooks the city, mountains, zoo, and science centre.
Rotary Park
617 1 St NERotary Park
617 1 St NEParque de la Isla del Príncipe
698 Eau Claire Ave SWParque Provincial Fish Creek
Entertainment & Activities
Calgary has a world class zoo. Our favourite animals are the penguins , hippos and the new panda family!
745 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Calgary
Calgary has a world class zoo. Our favourite animals are the penguins , hippos and the new panda family!
Calgary's new Science Centre is awesome and has a great Kids Museum and outdoor playground. There are also lots of interesting things to see and do for adults including an adults only night. Check their website for details.
362 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TELUS Spark
Calgary's new Science Centre is awesome and has a great Kids Museum and outdoor playground. There are also lots of interesting things to see and do for adults including an adults only night. Check their website for details.
For the avid golfer, there is a beautiful private course just a few minutes away that allows public books as well.
The Winston Golf Club
2502 6 St NEFor the avid golfer, there is a beautiful private course just a few minutes away that allows public books as well.
In the winter be sure to check out Bowness for their awesome outdoor skating pathway. There are fire pits on the ice and skate rentals. A family favourite!
Bowness Skating Trail
Bow River PathwayIn the winter be sure to check out Bowness for their awesome outdoor skating pathway. There are fire pits on the ice and skate rentals. A family favourite!
Tons of activities available year-round! Skating, skiing, mountain biking - you name it! Just check out their website for activities and scheduling.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWTons of activities available year-round! Skating, skiing, mountain biking - you name it! Just check out their website for activities and scheduling.
Located in the heart of downtown
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWLocated in the heart of downtown
Arena Stampede Corral
Saddledome Rise SoutheastFestival de música folklórica de Calgary - Parque Prince's Island
698 Eau Claire Ave SWAnnual event held each summer!
Need to get the kids out of the house? This place is awesome and has food on-site for purchase.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Big Box - Family Entertainment Hub
930 64 Ave NENeed to get the kids out of the house? This place is awesome and has food on-site for purchase.
Sunshine Village - Snow Central
1037 11 Ave SWSki the Rockies!
Essentials
A great local pharmacy which also sells Vinyl Records, clothes, snacks, soft serve ice cream, baked goods and coffees.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEA great local pharmacy which also sells Vinyl Records, clothes, snacks, soft serve ice cream, baked goods and coffees.
North Hill Co-op
616 16 Ave NEGrocery store and pharmacy
A local market with organic food, ready made meals, deli, coffee bar and bakery as well as ice cream.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridgeland Market
1104 1 Ave NEA local market with organic food, ready made meals, deli, coffee bar and bakery as well as ice cream.
City of Calgary run facility with a swimming pool, fitness and gym area as well as drop-in fitness classes. Please note this facility is undergoing renovations until October so be sure to check their website for availability.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Renfrew Aquatic & Recreation Centre
810 13 Ave NECity of Calgary run facility with a swimming pool, fitness and gym area as well as drop-in fitness classes. Please note this facility is undergoing renovations until October so be sure to check their website for availability.
Safeway Beacon Heights Shopping Centre
1818 Centre St NEGrocery store
Getting Around
The Calgary International Airport is located about 20 mins from the house. Approx $30 cab ride.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Rd NEThe Calgary International Airport is located about 20 mins from the house. Approx $30 cab ride.
Sightseeing
Take in the epic views of the city and mountains from the top of the Calgary Tower. You can also dine in the rotating restaurant (Sky 360)
757 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre de Calgary
101 9 Ave SWTake in the epic views of the city and mountains from the top of the Calgary Tower. You can also dine in the rotating restaurant (Sky 360)
Hot Springs in the mountains! Amazing
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banff Upper Hot Springs
1 Mountain AveHot Springs in the mountains! Amazing
Visit the badlands and see dinosaur bones and check out the awesome museum
Drumheller Visitor Information Centre
60 1 Ave WVisit the badlands and see dinosaur bones and check out the awesome museum
Museo Real Tyrrell de Paleontología
1500 N Dinosaur TrailBeautiful town in the Rocky Mountains. Great shops, restaurants and cafe's, hiking trails and of course - skiing!
614 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banff
Beautiful town in the Rocky Mountains. Great shops, restaurants and cafe's, hiking trails and of course - skiing!
Canmore
Spruce Meadows
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SWWatch world class horsemanship