Guidebook for Calgary

Simon & Vanessa
Simon & Vanessa
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
LDV Pizza Bar
916 1 Ave NE
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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.
Its Starbucks. Enough said!
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starbucks
951 General Avenue Northeast
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Its 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sky 360
101 9 Ave SW
33 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Take 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NW
30 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amazing 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
OEB Breakfast Co. Bridgeland
825 1 Avenue Northeast
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
JOEY Eau Claire
208 Barclay Parade Southwest
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Good 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
charbar
618 Confluence Way SE
85 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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.
Dine in or take away delicious and healthy food
24 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Main Dish
903 General Ave NE
24 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dine 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Boogie's Burgers
908 Edmonton Trail
40 (рекомендации местных жителей)
If 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Burger 320
814 1 Ave NE
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A delicious place to grab a burger and a shake. Local ingredients - will be sure not to disappoint!
76 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NE
76 (рекомендации местных жителей)
41 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Red’s Diner In Ramsay
1101 8 St SE
41 (рекомендации местных жителей)
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - 4th Avenue
320 4 Ave SW
12 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Lake House
747 Lake Bonavista Dr SE
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One 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.
Great food and cocktails
The Guild
200 8 Ave SW
Great food and cocktails

Drinks & Nightlife

Old school cocktails and a great little patio awaits.
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails
813 1 Ave NE
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Old 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SE
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The IRONWOOD STAGE & GRILL is an Accessible, All Ages, ~140+ seat restaurant and lounge that hosts live music every night of the year.
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bridgeland Distillery
77 Edmonton Trail
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Interested in experiencing the country nightlife scene? Learn to 2-step... its pretty fun!
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc.
9615 Macleod Trail SE
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Interested 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Остров святого Патрика
1300 Zoo Rd NE
102 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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.
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tom Campbell's Hill Natural Park
25 St Georges Dr NE
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A nice dog park that overlooks the city, mountains, zoo, and science centre.
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ротари-парк
617 1 St NE
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ротари-парк
617 1 St NE
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
419 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Принсес Айленд
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
419 (рекомендации местных жителей)
183 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Провинциальный парк Фиш-Крик
183 (рекомендации местных жителей)

Entertainment & Activities

Calgary has a world class zoo. Our favourite animals are the penguins , hippos and the new panda family!
745 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Зоопарк Калгари
745 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
TELUS Spark
362 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 NE
For 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 Pathway
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!
Tons of activities available year-round! Skating, skiing, mountain biking - you name it! Just check out their website for activities and scheduling.
172 (рекомендации местных жителей)
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SW
172 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tons 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SW
55 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Located in the heart of downtown
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Арена Стампид Коррал
Saddledome Rise Southeast
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Calgary Folk Music Festival – Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
Annual 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Big Box - Family Entertainment Hub
930 64 Ave NE
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Need to get the kids out of the house? This place is awesome and has food on-site for purchase.
Ski the Rockies!
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sunshine Village - Snow Central
1037 11 Ave SW
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ski the Rockies!

Essentials

A great local pharmacy which also sells Vinyl Records, clothes, snacks, soft serve ice cream, baked goods and coffees.
61 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NE
61 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A great local pharmacy which also sells Vinyl Records, clothes, snacks, soft serve ice cream, baked goods and coffees.
Grocery store and pharmacy
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
North Hill Co-op
616 16 Ave NE
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Grocery store and pharmacy
A local market with organic food, ready made meals, deli, coffee bar and bakery as well as ice cream.
61 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bridgeland Market
1104 1 Ave NE
61 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Renfrew Aquatic & Recreation Centre
810 13 Ave NE
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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.
Grocery store
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Safeway Beacon Heights Shopping Centre
1818 Centre St NE
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Grocery store

Getting Around

The Calgary International Airport is located about 20 mins from the house. Approx $30 cab ride.
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Rd NE
90 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The 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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Калгари Тауэр
101 9 Ave SW
757 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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)
Hot Springs in the mountains! Amazing
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Горячие источники Banff Upper
1 Mountain Ave
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hot 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 W
Visit the badlands and see dinosaur bones and check out the awesome museum
135 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей палеонтологии имени Роял Тиррелл
1500 N Dinosaur Trail
135 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful town in the Rocky Mountains. Great shops, restaurants and cafe's, hiking trails and of course - skiing!
614 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Banff
614 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful town in the Rocky Mountains. Great shops, restaurants and cafe's, hiking trails and of course - skiing!
307 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Canmore
307 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Watch world class horsemanship
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Spruce Meadows
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Watch world class horsemanship