Guidebook for Calgary

Stephenie
Guidebook for Calgary

Food Scene

Great burgers, drinks, patio, and overall atmosphere. Our favourite nearby pub!
57 yerel halk öneriyor
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
2620 4 Street Northwest
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Great burgers, drinks, patio, and overall atmosphere. Our favourite nearby pub!
My favourite breakfast joint! Modern twists on classic brunch meals, often made with locally-sourced and/or organic goods. Clean, cosy, modern yet relaxing, & they give you coffee while you wait! Get there early though as it does get fill up fast!
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Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NE
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My favourite breakfast joint! Modern twists on classic brunch meals, often made with locally-sourced and/or organic goods. Clean, cosy, modern yet relaxing, & they give you coffee while you wait! Get there early though as it does get fill up fast!
One of our fav breakfast joints. A little more classic diner feel, with rustic and quirky touches, and traditional breakfasts. I think they have about a million different kinds of assorted mugs. A popular spot, arrive early to secure a spot!
68 yerel halk öneriyor
diner deluxe
804 Edmonton Trail
68 yerel halk öneriyor
One of our fav breakfast joints. A little more classic diner feel, with rustic and quirky touches, and traditional breakfasts. I think they have about a million different kinds of assorted mugs. A popular spot, arrive early to secure a spot!
Calgary's iconic old school burger & milkshake joint!
79 yerel halk öneriyor
Peters' Drive-In
219 16 Ave NE
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Calgary's iconic old school burger & milkshake joint!
This is our favourite place to grab a drink, coffee, snack, or meal! The Simmons Building is a historic location that hosts a bakery, a coffee shop, a classy restaurant, AND a rooftop patio, so you can't go wrong to grab any type of bite here, scope out some amazing views, and then enjoy a scenic riverside walk along the Bow /St.Patrick's Island.
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Simmons Building
618 Confluence Way Southeast
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This is our favourite place to grab a drink, coffee, snack, or meal! The Simmons Building is a historic location that hosts a bakery, a coffee shop, a classy restaurant, AND a rooftop patio, so you can't go wrong to grab any type of bite here, scope out some amazing views, and then enjoy a scenic riverside walk along the Bow /St.Patrick's Island.
Super classy & beatiful coffee shop/bakery, with health food drinks as well! Check out this hidden gem while on a bike ride or walk in the downtown core. Make sure to see the iconic Peace Bridge nearby as well!
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St SW
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Super classy & beatiful coffee shop/bakery, with health food drinks as well! Check out this hidden gem while on a bike ride or walk in the downtown core. Make sure to see the iconic Peace Bridge nearby as well!
Best authentic italian pizza in Calgary!
Azzurri Pizzeria
2404 Edmonton Trail
Best authentic italian pizza in Calgary!
If you can snag a reservation, Pigeonhole is an amazing culinary experience. Tapas-style sharing plates, the dishes change regularly and are inspired by recipes and styles from around the world! One of the best restaurants in Canada!
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Pigeonhole
306 17 Ave SW
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If you can snag a reservation, Pigeonhole is an amazing culinary experience. Tapas-style sharing plates, the dishes change regularly and are inspired by recipes and styles from around the world! One of the best restaurants in Canada!
The cutest little neighbourhood bakery/coffee shop. Owned & operated by a real Frenchman, enjoy the opportunity to speak 'en francais' while enjoying "un cafe et croissant" as well as other amazing french pastries!! :)
Éclair de Lune
1049 40 Ave NW
The cutest little neighbourhood bakery/coffee shop. Owned & operated by a real Frenchman, enjoy the opportunity to speak 'en francais' while enjoying "un cafe et croissant" as well as other amazing french pastries!! :)

Drinks & Nightlife

Classy bar in a great area of the city. Enjoy a beer and good pub food, then go for a walk or enjoy some shopping and sight-seeing on the trendy 17th Ave SW!
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National on 17th
550 17 Ave SW
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Classy bar in a great area of the city. Enjoy a beer and good pub food, then go for a walk or enjoy some shopping and sight-seeing on the trendy 17th Ave SW!

Sightseeing

This bright red bridge is a famous view that is now symbolic of Calgary. Makes for a great photo-opp and also connects two really great negihbourhoods in the downtown area. Great place to walk around & people-watch/ enjoy the scenic nature/river views!
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Barış Köprüsü
Peace Bridge
188 yerel halk öneriyor
This bright red bridge is a famous view that is now symbolic of Calgary. Makes for a great photo-opp and also connects two really great negihbourhoods in the downtown area. Great place to walk around & people-watch/ enjoy the scenic nature/river views!
Famous Sculpture in front of The Bow Tower downtown! Makes for some fun photo opps!
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Wonderland Heykeli
110 6 Ave SE
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Famous Sculpture in front of The Bow Tower downtown! Makes for some fun photo opps!

Parks & Nature

We love going for walks here and enjoying the various parks, fire pits, views of downtown and nature, and splashing in the water shallows in the summer! Great place to have a picnic or throw around a ball/frisbee. Easy to continue a walk into the nearby trendy downtown/East Village area.
102 yerel halk öneriyor
St. Patrick Adası
1300 Zoo Rd NE
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We love going for walks here and enjoying the various parks, fire pits, views of downtown and nature, and splashing in the water shallows in the summer! Great place to have a picnic or throw around a ball/frisbee. Easy to continue a walk into the nearby trendy downtown/East Village area.

Shopping

Tons of Boutique shopping stores (books, clothing, vinyl records, restaurants (candy, ethnic, fast-food, & high-end/classy). This neighbourhood has such a variety of shops and restaurants to explore!
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Kensington Road Northwest
Kensington Road Northwest
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Tons of Boutique shopping stores (books, clothing, vinyl records, restaurants (candy, ethnic, fast-food, & high-end/classy). This neighbourhood has such a variety of shops and restaurants to explore!
Another great community that boasts some good coffee shops (Gravity Espresso & Bar), stores, and music bars/restaurants.
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Inglewood
161 yerel halk öneriyor
Another great community that boasts some good coffee shops (Gravity Espresso & Bar), stores, and music bars/restaurants.
Great outlet stores, and close to the airport. Movie Theatre as well.
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CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron Blvd
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Great outlet stores, and close to the airport. Movie Theatre as well.
Some good stores: including Apple, The Bay, and Toys R Us.
181 yerel halk öneriyor
CF Market Alışveriş Merkezi
3625 Shaganappi Trail NW
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Some good stores: including Apple, The Bay, and Toys R Us.
Probably one of-- if not THE-- biggest shopping mall in all of Calgary. Lots of options for: clothing, food, books, and even a large movie theatre. Also boasts a merry-go-round for kids in the food court!
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6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SW
235 yerel halk öneriyor
Probably one of-- if not THE-- biggest shopping mall in all of Calgary. Lots of options for: clothing, food, books, and even a large movie theatre. Also boasts a merry-go-round for kids in the food court!

Entertainment & Activities

Enjoy a round of golf at this beautiful semi-private golf course that is just down the street from our house.
The Winston Golf Club
2502 6 St NE
Enjoy a round of golf at this beautiful semi-private golf course that is just down the street from our house.

Arts & Culture

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Heritage Park Tarihi Köyü
1900 Heritage Dr SW
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