Sabah’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Mission is just around the corner - 17th Avenue and 4th Street lining the Elbow River. There are plenty of walking and bike paths, restaurants, and coffee shops in Mission
44 locals recommend
Mission
Mission is just around the corner - 17th Avenue and 4th Street lining the Elbow River. There are plenty of walking and bike paths, restaurants, and coffee shops in Mission
Inglewood is home to a number of Breweries, Vintage Shops, Kitchenware and Spices, Coffee shops, and many more eclectic things. Definitely worth a stroll on a sunny day
161 locals recommend
Inglewood
Inglewood is home to a number of Breweries, Vintage Shops, Kitchenware and Spices, Coffee shops, and many more eclectic things. Definitely worth a stroll on a sunny day
Although located a bit far from you, Forest Lawn is worth the trip for the best Cultural Foods in the City. Very easy to access on the transit line
Forest Lawn - Forest Heights
Although located a bit far from you, Forest Lawn is worth the trip for the best Cultural Foods in the City. Very easy to access on the transit line
Although only a couple of blocks, if you travel up Centre Street, there are many more grocery stores and Asian cafes to visit.
25 locals recommend
Chinatown
Although only a couple of blocks, if you travel up Centre Street, there are many more grocery stores and Asian cafes to visit.
Just across the Bridge - hence Bridgeland - is home to a number of great cafes, stores, and the best ramen in town at Shiki Menya
33 locals recommend
Bridgeland
Just across the Bridge - hence Bridgeland - is home to a number of great cafes, stores, and the best ramen in town at Shiki Menya
Sightseeing
Located in the East Village - The National Music Centre would be a good place to go if there weather is not conducive to being outside!
261 locals recommend
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SELocated in the East Village - The National Music Centre would be a good place to go if there weather is not conducive to being outside!
Calgary is committed to public art, and the Wonderland Sculpture is one the most photographed spots in Calgary, alongside the Peace Bridge!
32 locals recommend
Wonderland Sculpture
110 6 Ave SECalgary is committed to public art, and the Wonderland Sculpture is one the most photographed spots in Calgary, alongside the Peace Bridge!
The Glenbow Museum is located on Stephen Avenue, and the First Thursday of each month is free admission!
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe Glenbow Museum is located on Stephen Avenue, and the First Thursday of each month is free admission!
The main mall downtown that houses Holt Renfrew, Hudson's Bay, and pretty much every other store you might need...
14 locals recommend
Td Square
336 8 Ave SWThe main mall downtown that houses Holt Renfrew, Hudson's Bay, and pretty much every other store you might need...
Home to a number of Calgary Performing Arts Companies, this is the place to go for entertainment
92 locals recommend
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SEHome to a number of Calgary Performing Arts Companies, this is the place to go for entertainment
A must visit for anyone that has not yet been to the Central Library - as it landed Calgary on Time Magazine and Architectural Digest in 2019.
148 locals recommend
Central Library
800 3 St SEA must visit for anyone that has not yet been to the Central Library - as it landed Calgary on Time Magazine and Architectural Digest in 2019.
Great place for a nice walk along the River and close to the Simmons Building
102 locals recommend
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NEGreat place for a nice walk along the River and close to the Simmons Building
Farmer's Market
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Crossroads Market is at its peak in the Summer/Fall but open all year with a full food court and other stalls to peruse
70 locals recommend
Crossroads Market
1235 26 Ave SEOpen Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Crossroads Market is at its peak in the Summer/Fall but open all year with a full food court and other stalls to peruse
Further down the road - Calgary Farmer's Market is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
63 locals recommend
Calgary Farmers' Market
510 77 Ave SEFurther down the road - Calgary Farmer's Market is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Only on Saturdays at the historic Kind Edward School - CSpace - it is a Farmers and Artisans market that is worth a trip.
Farmers and Makers Market at cSpace
1627 29 Ave SWOnly on Saturdays at the historic Kind Edward School - CSpace - it is a Farmers and Artisans market that is worth a trip.
Best Corner Store
Kalamata has a dense selection of Mediterannean, Middle Eastern, and Ethiopian supplies and treats.
9 locals recommend
Kalamata
1421 11 St SWKalamata has a dense selection of Mediterannean, Middle Eastern, and Ethiopian supplies and treats.
Breweries
If you are looking to check out the Brewery Scene in Calgary, I would recommend Ol' Beautiful which is right across the alley from Cold Garden - recently featured in NYT Calgary in 36 hours.
28 locals recommend
Ol' Beautiful Brewing Co.
1103 12 Street SEIf you are looking to check out the Brewery Scene in Calgary, I would recommend Ol' Beautiful which is right across the alley from Cold Garden - recently featured in NYT Calgary in 36 hours.
Closer to your location - Last Best is the largest Brewery downtown
51 locals recommend
Last Best Brewing & Distilling
607 11 Ave SWCloser to your location - Last Best is the largest Brewery downtown
Located in the West Village - and the closest brewery to your location, Two House Brewing is one of many breweries that can be discovered through https://www.barleybeltyyc.com/
Two House Brewing Company
1901 10 Ave SWLocated in the West Village - and the closest brewery to your location, Two House Brewing is one of many breweries that can be discovered through https://www.barleybeltyyc.com/
Gyms and Recreation
The official training place for a number of athletes in Calgary, you can also drop in if you want to work out or go for a swim.
87 locals recommend
Repsol Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SEThe official training place for a number of athletes in Calgary, you can also drop in if you want to work out or go for a swim.
City owned Gym , Pool, and climbing wall. Very affordable but somewhat limited. Great for a quick and cheap workout - $8 drop in.
9 locals recommend
Beltline Aquatic & Fitness Centre
221 12 Ave SWCity owned Gym , Pool, and climbing wall. Very affordable but somewhat limited. Great for a quick and cheap workout - $8 drop in.
Bars
Located beside Craft Beer Hall, these two large locations are always busy at night and especially on the weekends. National has a bowling alley in their basement!
109 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWLocated beside Craft Beer Hall, these two large locations are always busy at night and especially on the weekends. National has a bowling alley in their basement!
If you want fancy cocktails, cozy tropical vibe, or a great patio experience - this is the place to go.
8 locals recommend
Ricardo's Hideaway
1530 5 St SWIf you want fancy cocktails, cozy tropical vibe, or a great patio experience - this is the place to go.
Calgary's best dive bar - local people, local drinks, and local colour.
147 locals recommend
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWCalgary's best dive bar - local people, local drinks, and local colour.