Guidebook for Calgary
Essentials
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SWGood large grocery store with a liquor store across the parking lot
Safeway Beltline
813 11 Ave SWThe closest large grocery store to my place
Shopping
Circle K
555 11 Avenue SouthwestVery close convenience store located just behind my place
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWLots of high-end stores in this downtown mall
Everything Else
KJ Wines and Spirits
555 11 Ave SWLiquor and Beer store located just behind my building
Eau Claire YMCA
101 3 St SWFull-service gym including pool
Beltline Aquatic & Fitness Centre
221 12 Ave SWClosest pool for some laps
17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue SouthwestLots of shops and great restaurants along this busy strip
Food Scene
Excellent shawarma place just behind my place. The usually give you free baklava :)
Shawarma House Calgary
555 11 Ave SWExcellent shawarma place just behind my place. The usually give you free baklava :)
Starbucks
951 General Avenue Northeastsuper close.
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
1213 4 St SWGreat coffee and snacks, very close by.
Boxwood
340 13 Ave SWTasty restaurant in the park next to my place :)
Red's Diner
1415 4 St SWClassic brunch spot, a Calgary favourite within walking distance.
Very tasty new restaurant attached to the Hotel Arts; great for any meal but their weekend brunch buffet is my favourite.
16 locals recommend
Yellow Door Bistro
119 12 Ave SWVery tasty new restaurant attached to the Hotel Arts; great for any meal but their weekend brunch buffet is my favourite.
Holy Grill
827 10 Ave SWPerfect for a quick meal anytime of the day
Monki Breakfastclub & Bistro
1301 10 Ave SWVery tasty brunch spot
River Cafe
Wonderful restaurant for a meal in a beautiful park
Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NENot walkable, but definitely my favourite brunch spot in the city
Sightseeing
Great for a stroll; beautiful park and lots of walking and cycling paths along the river on both sides. Check out the River Cafe within the park for a great meal.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWGreat for a stroll; beautiful park and lots of walking and cycling paths along the river on both sides. Check out the River Cafe within the park for a great meal.
Only a 10 minute walk away, I recommend eating at the revolving restaurant (lift up the tower is complimentary with the purchase of an entree)
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWOnly a 10 minute walk away, I recommend eating at the revolving restaurant (lift up the tower is complimentary with the purchase of an entree)
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pedestrian street (closed to cars during the day); lots of excellent shops, restaurants and bars
8 Ave SW
Great pedestrian street (closed to cars during the day); lots of excellent shops, restaurants and bars
Beer Revolution Beltline
1080 8 St SWTons of great beers on tap
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWGreat beer market close by
National on 17th
550 17 Ave SWThe original National; great food and drink, often very loud
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWThe "new" National features a high-end bowling alley