Allison’s Guidebook for Calgary & East Village

Allison
Allison’s Guidebook for Calgary & East Village

Special Events

The Calgary Stampede is an annual event that takes over the city of Calgary every July for two weeks. There is something for everyone at this event, and bonus that's is within walking distance to the condo so you don't have to worry about transportation to the event.
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Калгари Стампид
1410 Olympic Way SE
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The Calgary Stampede is an annual event that takes over the city of Calgary every July for two weeks. There is something for everyone at this event, and bonus that's is within walking distance to the condo so you don't have to worry about transportation to the event.

Food Scene

The Deane House is an iconic and historical restaurant in Calgary's community of Inglewood. Some locals even say that it's haunted.
The Deane House is located just a few minutes from the condo. Aside from brunch, lunch, and dinner, The Deane House offers a Sunday Jazz dinner with a Family-Style Prix Fixe Menu and live Jazz, every single Sunday.
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Deane House
806 9 Ave SE
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The Deane House is located just a few minutes from the condo. Aside from brunch, lunch, and dinner, The Deane House offers a Sunday Jazz dinner with a Family-Style Prix Fixe Menu and live Jazz, every single Sunday.
Offers locally grown produce and locally farmed meats. CHARCUT was considered one of Canada's Top 10 New Restaurants by enRoute Magazine. Housed in the historical Simmons Building alongside the Bow River, Charbar and Charcut elevate Calgary's culinary platform. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails.
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Charcut
899 Centre St S
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Offers locally grown produce and locally farmed meats. CHARCUT was considered one of Canada's Top 10 New Restaurants by enRoute Magazine. Housed in the historical Simmons Building alongside the Bow River, Charbar and Charcut elevate Calgary's culinary platform. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails.
The Nash Restaurant and Off Cut Bar offers innovative dishes by Chef Michael Noble. Calgary’s local foodie, John Gilchrist, called the Nash one of two TOP new restaurants when it opened in 2014.
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The Nash
925 11 St SE
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The Nash Restaurant and Off Cut Bar offers innovative dishes by Chef Michael Noble. Calgary’s local foodie, John Gilchrist, called the Nash one of two TOP new restaurants when it opened in 2014.
Looking for some great Italian comfort food? Look no further, Cinquecento Cucina is located right on the other side of the 9th Avenue bridge and only a few minutes from the condo.
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Scarpetta Italian Eatery
645 9 Ave SE
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Looking for some great Italian comfort food? Look no further, Cinquecento Cucina is located right on the other side of the 9th Avenue bridge and only a few minutes from the condo.
A Contemporary Latin American Brunch & Supper Club on Calgary's Riverfront (and only an 8 minute walk from the condo).
Fortuna's Row
A Contemporary Latin American Brunch & Supper Club on Calgary's Riverfront (and only an 8 minute walk from the condo).
Lotus has been serving Calgary since 2007. It’s a family run and operated business, and serves Calgary best Pho Sate, fresh baked Banh Mi, and home-made Banh Canh (thick rice noodles).
Lotus Vietnamese Noodle House
1032 Macleod Trail SE
Lotus has been serving Calgary since 2007. It’s a family run and operated business, and serves Calgary best Pho Sate, fresh baked Banh Mi, and home-made Banh Canh (thick rice noodles).
Handcrafted ice cream with flavours like Lavender & Birthday Cake, they got something for everyone. Try out their fresh house made waffle cones - you won't regret it!
Parlour Ice Cream
Handcrafted ice cream with flavours like Lavender & Birthday Cake, they got something for everyone. Try out their fresh house made waffle cones - you won't regret it!
A clever twist on chicken with drool-worthy chicken tenders & sides. Try the “TSO Good” chicken that comes with bang bang sauce, and crispy ramen noodles.
Strip Joint Chicken
A clever twist on chicken with drool-worthy chicken tenders & sides. Try the “TSO Good” chicken that comes with bang bang sauce, and crispy ramen noodles.

Drinks & Nightlife

The King Eddy offers food, drinks and live entertainment such as classic country, rockabilly, bluegrass, western-swing, and Americana. Check out their website for more details on upcoming events & Artists.
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King Eddy
438 9 Ave SE
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The King Eddy offers food, drinks and live entertainment such as classic country, rockabilly, bluegrass, western-swing, and Americana. Check out their website for more details on upcoming events & Artists.
Housed in the historical Simmons Building alongside the Bow River, charbar elevates Calgary's culinary platform. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails.
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charbar
618 Confluence Way SE
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Housed in the historical Simmons Building alongside the Bow River, charbar elevates Calgary's culinary platform. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktails.
Greta bar is an arcade bar, and street food restaurant. Tuesday's they offer half priced games (sign up online), and they have fun daily specials. Check out their website for more details.
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Greta Bar
213 10 Ave SW
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Greta bar is an arcade bar, and street food restaurant. Tuesday's they offer half priced games (sign up online), and they have fun daily specials. Check out their website for more details.
Alberta’s finest Whiskey Bar. They are iconic for having a wide variety of Old Fashioned cocktails that they make right at your table.
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ONE18 EMPIRE
820 Centre St S
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Alberta’s finest Whiskey Bar. They are iconic for having a wide variety of Old Fashioned cocktails that they make right at your table.
1960’s style cocktail lounge offering curated specialty cocktails and small plates.
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The Wednesday Room
118 8 Ave SW
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1960’s style cocktail lounge offering curated specialty cocktails and small plates.
Located in the East Village and housed on top of the historical Simmons Building along the Bow River, the Rooftop Bar @ Simmons has been named Calgary’s best rooftop patio. This landmark has an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the Bow River and downtown’s lit up cityscape. Try Connie & John’s pizza if you’re looking for a bite to eat!
Simmons Rooftop Bar
Located in the East Village and housed on top of the historical Simmons Building along the Bow River, the Rooftop Bar @ Simmons has been named Calgary’s best rooftop patio. This landmark has an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the Bow River and downtown’s lit up cityscape. Try Connie & John’s pizza if you’re looking for a bite to eat!

Coffee

Just a few minutes walking distance from the condo, Sidewalk Citizen Bakery brews fresh Phil & Sebastian Coffee. Their hours are: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SE
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Just a few minutes walking distance from the condo, Sidewalk Citizen Bakery brews fresh Phil & Sebastian Coffee. Their hours are: MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Right across the street from the condo is Rosso Coffee Roasters. Pop in for a quick cup of java, or grab a fresh a baked snack.
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Rosso Coffee Roasters - Inglewood
1402 9 Ave SE
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Right across the street from the condo is Rosso Coffee Roasters. Pop in for a quick cup of java, or grab a fresh a baked snack.
Tim Horton's is located right in the main floor of the N3 building and is perfect for grabbing coffee, breakfast, doughnuts and lunch on the go. This Iconic Canadian favorite was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian hockey player "Tim Horton" and is an iconic Canadian name. Make sure to try a box of Timbits, they go great with coffee.
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Tim Hortons
1211 12 Ave SW
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Tim Horton's is located right in the main floor of the N3 building and is perfect for grabbing coffee, breakfast, doughnuts and lunch on the go. This Iconic Canadian favorite was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian hockey player "Tim Horton" and is an iconic Canadian name. Make sure to try a box of Timbits, they go great with coffee.
Brunch, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks. Also offers grab & go sandwich’s if you’re looking for something quick.
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ZCREW Cafe
401 11 Ave SE
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Brunch, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks. Also offers grab & go sandwich’s if you’re looking for something quick.
Located in the Central Library (on the same street at the building, Luke’s has delicious coffee, cappuccino’s, soft serve ice cream, artisan sandwich’s, and more.
Lukes Central Library
802 3 St SE
Located in the Central Library (on the same street at the building, Luke’s has delicious coffee, cappuccino’s, soft serve ice cream, artisan sandwich’s, and more.

Things to do in the neighbourhood

Created for adventure, escape and relaxation, St. Patrick's Island is a new regional park offering 31 acres of recreation for Calgary's residents and visitors of East Village. Just steps away from the building.
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Остров святого Патрика
1300 Zoo Rd NE
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Created for adventure, escape and relaxation, St. Patrick's Island is a new regional park offering 31 acres of recreation for Calgary's residents and visitors of East Village. Just steps away from the building.
The Bell National Music Centre is a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal through music. Please visit their website for current exhibits.
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Канадский национальный центр музыки
850 4 St SE
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The Bell National Music Centre is a national catalyst for discovery, innovation and renewal through music. Please visit their website for current exhibits.
Located directly across the street, this new multi-use games park, called "The Bounce" includes a full-sized basketball court, Ping-Pong tables, Snakes and Ladders games and an art mural by artist duo MAUD. Please bring your own ball to enjoy the park.
The Bounce Outdoor Basketball Courts
Located directly across the street, this new multi-use games park, called "The Bounce" includes a full-sized basketball court, Ping-Pong tables, Snakes and Ladders games and an art mural by artist duo MAUD. Please bring your own ball to enjoy the park.
The closest movie theatre is located at Eau Claire Market. You can get there by foot, by train, or a short car ride. Cineplex Cinemas offers discounted rates every Tuesday. Please check out their website for show times.
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Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SW
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The closest movie theatre is located at Eau Claire Market. You can get there by foot, by train, or a short car ride. Cineplex Cinemas offers discounted rates every Tuesday. Please check out their website for show times.
International award winning chocolate - located right across the street.
cochu chocolatier
International award winning chocolate - located right across the street.

Sightseeing

The Bow Tower is Calgary's tallest skyscraper measuring 774 FT / 236 M / 58 Floors in height. Be sure to snap a selfie with the giant 12 metre tall wire sculptured head in front of the building called "Wonderland" by Barcelona-based artist Jaume Plensa.
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The Bow
500 Centre St S
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The Bow Tower is Calgary's tallest skyscraper measuring 774 FT / 236 M / 58 Floors in height. Be sure to snap a selfie with the giant 12 metre tall wire sculptured head in front of the building called "Wonderland" by Barcelona-based artist Jaume Plensa.
Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary.
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Калгари Тауэр
101 9 Ave SW
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Located 191 metres above the downtown core, the Calgary Tower offers the best view in the city and is a must-see on any visitor's itinerary.
The Calgary Zoo is one of Canada's top tourist destinations and home to nearly 1000 different animals from over 100 unique species.
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Зоопарк Калгари
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The Calgary Zoo is one of Canada's top tourist destinations and home to nearly 1000 different animals from over 100 unique species.
TELUS Spark is Calgary's Science Centre. Facilitators fuel curiosity. Exhibits and programs ignite a sense of wonder and excitement.
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TELUS Spark
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TELUS Spark is Calgary's Science Centre. Facilitators fuel curiosity. Exhibits and programs ignite a sense of wonder and excitement.
Located just under two hours away, The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a Canadian tourist attraction and a centre of paleontological research known for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils.
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Музей палеонтологии имени Роял Тиррелл
1500 N Dinosaur Trail
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Located just under two hours away, The Royal Tyrrell Museum is a Canadian tourist attraction and a centre of paleontological research known for its collection of more than 130,000 fossils.
WinSport's Canada Olympic Park hosted several of the more spectacular winter sports in the 1988 Olympics, and has since become a mult-purpose facility.
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Winsport Arena
Canada Olympic Road Southwest
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WinSport's Canada Olympic Park hosted several of the more spectacular winter sports in the 1988 Olympics, and has since become a mult-purpose facility.

Closest Shopping (Groceries, Pharmacy, Liquor Store)

This is the closest grocery store to the N3 condo.
Real Canadian Superstore Calgary 6th Ave
This is the closest grocery store to the N3 condo.
Corner DrugStore
602 8 Ave SE
East Calgary General Store
746 5 St SE
Olympia Liquor East Village