Guidebook for Calgary

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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 locals recommend
Kawa Espresso Bar
1333 8 St SW
18 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
The Coup
924 17 Ave SW
94 locals recommend
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.
Best pizza in the city, enough said!
91 locals recommend
UNA Takeaway
616 17 Ave SW
91 locals recommend
Best 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 locals recommend
Caffe Beano
1613 9 St SW
44 locals recommend
A excellent alternative to Kawa and just down the street. This has a great local feel on it's outdoor patio.
Excellent Italian restaurant and a solid option for Pizza.
54 locals recommend
Cibo 17th
1012 17 Ave SW
54 locals recommend
Excellent 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 locals recommend
1410 World Bier Haus Restaurant & Lounge
36 locals recommend
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.
Great option for locally sourced food from Alberta.
15 locals recommend
Farm
1006 17 Ave SW
15 locals recommend
Great option for locally sourced food from Alberta.
Closest good value breakfast, diner style
47 locals recommend
Galaxie Diner
1413 11 St SW
47 locals recommend
Closest good value breakfast, diner style
Very solid breakfast and lunch option. Try to stop here whenever I can.
27 locals recommend
Holy Grill
827 10 Ave SW
27 locals recommend
Very 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 locals recommend
Chilitos Taberna
1309 17 Ave SW
15 locals recommend
If you're a fan of Mexican, this is a good quality stop. Good to have a taste for tequila before going here!
Open mic night is my favourite time to head to Koi.
8 locals recommend
Koi
1011 1 St SW
8 locals recommend
Open mic night is my favourite time to head to Koi.
If you like Indian food, this is an excellent choice
21 locals recommend
Moti Mahal Restaurant
1805 14 St SW
21 locals recommend
If you like Indian food, this is an excellent choice
Regarded by many as the best steak house in the city
23 locals recommend
Charcut
899 Centre St S
23 locals recommend
Regarded 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 locals recommend
Anejo
2116 4 St SW
96 locals recommend
This 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 locals recommend
WURST
2437 4 St SW
66 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
The Beehive
311 10 St NW
22 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
419 locals recommend
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.
If you're a pool shark, it's worth a stop here.
Olympic Billiards
1312 17 Ave SW
If you're a pool shark, it's worth a stop here.
Best Montreal smoked meat in the city
Myhre's Deli
1411 11 St SW
Best 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 locals recommend
Repsol Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SE
87 locals recommend
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.
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
If you're a tea lover, this is a place you won't want to miss
DAVIDsTEA
843 17 Ave SW
If 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 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SE
307 locals recommend
Location 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 locals recommend
One Cycle Spin Studio
2115 4 St SW
11 locals recommend
If 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 locals recommend
YYC CYCLE SPIN STUDIO - Kensington
1117B Kensington Rd NW
8 locals recommend
Another 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 locals recommend
Janice Beaton Fine Cheese
510 77 Ave SE
6 locals recommend
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!
Probably my favourite store. If you already know MEC you know it's a must stop for all things outdoors.
29 locals recommend
MEC Calgary
830 10 Ave SW
29 locals recommend
Probably my favourite store. If you already know MEC you know it's a must stop for all things outdoors.
My recommendation for all things skiing
Fresh Skis
108 10 St NW
My 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 locals recommend
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SW
147 locals recommend
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.
For the mid 20s to 30s types, a great place to relax and meet some like-minded people.
104 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SW
104 locals recommend
For 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 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SW
109 locals recommend
Including 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 locals recommend
Ducky's Pub & Restaurant
2100 4 Street Southwest
40 locals recommend
I 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 locals recommend
Kalamata
1421 11 St SW
9 locals recommend
A very unique grocery store with an old school feel. Best feta in the city.
This is my go-to spot for groceries. Quick walk from my place.
94 locals recommend
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SW
94 locals recommend
This is my go-to spot for groceries. Quick walk from my place.
A grocery alternative in the area, also very close.
102 locals recommend
Safeway Beltline
813 11 Ave SW
102 locals recommend
A 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 locals recommend
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SW
90 locals recommend
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.

Arts & Culture

Improve comedy. Worth checking out if you have time.
8 locals recommend
Loose Moose Theatre Company
1235 26 Ave SE
8 locals recommend
Improve 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 locals recommend
Telus Spark
362 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise Southeast
231 locals recommend
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.
One of the best zoo's in Canada is also nearby.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
745 locals recommend
One of the best zoo's in Canada is also nearby.
Home to many performances, talks, and other entertaining events.
92 locals recommend
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SE
92 locals recommend
Home 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 locals recommend
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue Southwest
64 locals recommend
Really cool pedestrian mall that is most impressive midday during the week. A pedestrian haven in a car oriented town.