Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
This is the place that got me onto coffee with their Americano Misto. Also have great live music on certain nights, beers from around the world, and incredible snacks.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Kawa Espresso Bar
1333 8 St SWThis is the place that got me onto coffee with their Americano Misto. Also have great live music on certain nights, beers from around the world, and incredible snacks.
For those that are into Vegetarian fare, this is second to none. I've seen many meat loving friends leave this place completely surprised by what they just ate. Also great cocktails.
94 yerel halk öneriyor
The Coup
924 17 Ave SWFor those that are into Vegetarian fare, this is second to none. I've seen many meat loving friends leave this place completely surprised by what they just ate. Also great cocktails.
UNA Takeaway
616 17 Ave SWBest pizza in the city, enough said!
A excellent alternative to Kawa and just down the street. This has a great local feel on it's outdoor patio.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Caffe Beano
1613 9 St SWA excellent alternative to Kawa and just down the street. This has a great local feel on it's outdoor patio.
Cibo 17th
1012 17 Ave SWExcellent Italian restaurant and a solid option for Pizza.
If you're a beer lover this is a perfect option for you. Good food to go along with a brew, and a great rooftop patio.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
1410 World Bier Haus Restaurant & Lounge
If you're a beer lover this is a perfect option for you. Good food to go along with a brew, and a great rooftop patio.
Farm
1006 17 Ave SWGreat option for locally sourced food from Alberta.
Galaxie Diner
1413 11 St SWClosest good value breakfast, diner style
Very solid breakfast and lunch option. Try to stop here whenever I can.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
Holy Grill
827 10 Ave SWVery solid breakfast and lunch option. Try to stop here whenever I can.
If you're a fan of Mexican, this is a good quality stop. Good to have a taste for tequila before going here!
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Chilitos Taberna
1309 17 Ave SWIf you're a fan of Mexican, this is a good quality stop. Good to have a taste for tequila before going here!
Koi
1011 1 St SWOpen mic night is my favourite time to head to Koi.
Moti Mahal Restaurant
1805 14 St SWIf you like Indian food, this is an excellent choice
Charcut
899 Centre St SRegarded by many as the best steak house in the city
This is a local favourite for Mexican fushion. The guacamole alone is worth going for.
96 yerel halk öneriyor
Anejo
2116 4 St SWThis is a local favourite for Mexican fushion. The guacamole alone is worth going for.
A excellent destination during Oktoberfest or if you're just in the mood for some good quality beer drinking!
66 yerel halk öneriyor
WURST
2437 4 St SWA excellent destination during Oktoberfest or if you're just in the mood for some good quality beer drinking!
A great coffee spot that's worth the trip. Fresh ground coffee available for take away as well.
22 yerel halk öneriyor
The Beehive
311 10 St NWA great coffee spot that's worth the trip. Fresh ground coffee available for take away as well.
Everything Else
This park is a quick bike ride away and is perfect for relaxing, throwing a frisbee, great photos, and even swimming when it's warm enough.
419 yerel halk öneriyor
Prince's Island Parkı
698 Eau Claire Ave SWThis park is a quick bike ride away and is perfect for relaxing, throwing a frisbee, great photos, and even swimming when it's warm enough.
Olympic Billiards
1312 17 Ave SWIf you're a pool shark, it's worth a stop here.
Myhre's Deli
1411 11 St SWBest Montreal smoked meat in the city
My favourite place for a workout. You can also swim, run on the track, play basketball, badminton, volleyball or take part in a spin or fitness class.
87 yerel halk öneriyor
Repsol Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SEMy favourite place for a workout. You can also swim, run on the track, play basketball, badminton, volleyball or take part in a spin or fitness class.
The famous Bernard Callebaut has a chocolate outlet nearby
Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut by Cococo Chocolatiers / 17th Avenue
The famous Bernard Callebaut has a chocolate outlet nearby
DAVIDsTEA
843 17 Ave SWIf you're a tea lover, this is a place you won't want to miss
Location of the Calgary Stampede. Runs from the second to third weekends in July every year.
307 yerel halk öneriyor
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SELocation of the Calgary Stampede. Runs from the second to third weekends in July every year.
If you're into the spin craze, One Cycle is worth checking out
11 yerel halk öneriyor
One Cycle Spin Studio
2115 4 St SWIf you're into the spin craze, One Cycle is worth checking out
Another spin option where you can find yourself in a worthwhile workout class on the stationary bike
8 yerel halk öneriyor
YYC CYCLE SPIN STUDIO - Kensington
1117B Kensington Rd NWAnother spin option where you can find yourself in a worthwhile workout class on the stationary bike
Shopping
If you're a cheese lover, this place will blow you away. They offer samples and you'll want to leave with something. Bring some cash though, it's not cheap!
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Janice Beaton Fine Cheese
510 77 Ave SEIf you're a cheese lover, this place will blow you away. They offer samples and you'll want to leave with something. Bring some cash though, it's not cheap!
Probably my favourite store. If you already know MEC you know it's a must stop for all things outdoors.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
MEC Calgary
830 10 Ave SWProbably my favourite store. If you already know MEC you know it's a must stop for all things outdoors.
Fresh Skis
108 10 St NWMy recommendation for all things skiing
Drinks & Nightlife
Best patio in the city, easy. Even in the shoulder seasons you'll be able to catch some great sun here. I've seen this patio open for a live concert in the middle of winter.
147 yerel halk öneriyor
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWBest patio in the city, easy. Even in the shoulder seasons you'll be able to catch some great sun here. I've seen this patio open for a live concert in the middle of winter.
For the mid 20s to 30s types, a great place to relax and meet some like-minded people.
104 yerel halk öneriyor
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWFor the mid 20s to 30s types, a great place to relax and meet some like-minded people.
Including ping pong and a bowling alley, this is a great spot to kill some time, or blow off some steam on the weekend.
109 yerel halk öneriyor
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWIncluding ping pong and a bowling alley, this is a great spot to kill some time, or blow off some steam on the weekend.
I would only recommend going here if you're a karaoke lover...
40 yerel halk öneriyor
Ducky's Pub & Restaurant
2100 4 Street SouthwestI would only recommend going here if you're a karaoke lover...
Essentials
A very unique grocery store with an old school feel. Best feta in the city.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Kalamata
1421 11 St SWA very unique grocery store with an old school feel. Best feta in the city.
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SWThis is my go-to spot for groceries. Quick walk from my place.
Safeway Beltline
813 11 Ave SWA grocery alternative in the area, also very close.
If you're a fan of all things organic, this has it all locked down. Also has great buffet style lunch and dinner options. I recommend the burritos.
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWIf you're a fan of all things organic, this has it all locked down. Also has great buffet style lunch and dinner options. I recommend the burritos.
Arts & Culture
Improve comedy. Worth checking out if you have time.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Loose Moose Theatre Company
1235 26 Ave SEImprove comedy. Worth checking out if you have time.
Calgary's Science Centre is accessed by car, bike, or train and isn't too far away from where you'll be staying
362 yerel halk öneriyor
TELUS Spark
Calgary's Science Centre is accessed by car, bike, or train and isn't too far away from where you'll be staying
The home of the Calgary Flames and Calgary Roughnecks, as well as host to many other entertainment events. A 15 minute walk from my place.
231 yerel halk öneriyor
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastThe home of the Calgary Flames and Calgary Roughnecks, as well as host to many other entertainment events. A 15 minute walk from my place.
Calgary Hayvanat Bahçesi
One of the best zoo's in Canada is also nearby.
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SEHome to many performances, talks, and other entertaining events.
This venue hosts many live music events throughout the year. Many of the shows focus on local bands.
Republik Nightclub
This venue hosts many live music events throughout the year. Many of the shows focus on local bands.
Sightseeing
Really cool pedestrian mall that is most impressive midday during the week. A pedestrian haven in a car oriented town.
64 yerel halk öneriyor
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestReally cool pedestrian mall that is most impressive midday during the week. A pedestrian haven in a car oriented town.