Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
2303 4 St SWOur Favorite Pizza place in Calgary
River Cafe
REGRUB - Beltline
625 11 Ave SWGreat shakes
JOEY Eau Claire
208 Barclay Parade SouthwestGreat atmosphere and good food
Buon Giorno Ristorante Italian
1201 17 Ave SWGreat Italian Restaurant in 17th avenue
NOtaBLE - The Restaurant
4611 Bowness Rd NWEarls Kitchen + Bar
2401 4 St SWCora Breakfast and Lunch
2525 36 St NEGreat place for breakfast!!
The Bow Valley Ranche is a magnificent historical landmark tucked into a corner of Fish Creek Provincial Park, only a short drive from Calgary's downtown. Our intimate dining rooms highlight the elegant architecture of the site's original ranch house, built in 1896.
16 locals recommend
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SEThe Bow Valley Ranche is a magnificent historical landmark tucked into a corner of Fish Creek Provincial Park, only a short drive from Calgary's downtown. Our intimate dining rooms highlight the elegant architecture of the site's original ranch house, built in 1896.
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NWThis busy BBQ joint with rustic decor serves up Texas-style brisket & ribs, plus whiskey cocktails.
55 locals recommend
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWThis busy BBQ joint with rustic decor serves up Texas-style brisket & ribs, plus whiskey cocktails.
Sightseeing
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWGreat place to spend the day with kids, 15-20 minutes drive from the house.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
Great place to spend the day with kids, 15-20 minutes drive from the house.
Wonderland Sculpture
110 6 Ave SEPeace Bridge
Peace BridgeLocated in Prince Island Park
Devonian Gardens is an urban oasis in the heart of Calgary that offers one hectare of botanical gardens including over 500 trees, 50 varieties of plants, a 900 sq. ft. living wall, fountains, fish ponds and a playground to climb and explore.
Located inside The CORE shopping centre.
95 locals recommend
Devonian Gardens
317 7 Ave SWDevonian Gardens is an urban oasis in the heart of Calgary that offers one hectare of botanical gardens including over 500 trees, 50 varieties of plants, a 900 sq. ft. living wall, fountains, fish ponds and a playground to climb and explore.
Located inside The CORE shopping centre.
Parks & Nature
Walk, relax or ride a bicycle in Calgary's beautiful parks
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWNorth Glenmore Park
7305 Crowchild Trail SWEdworthy Park
5050 Spruce Dr SWThis interactive living history museum features more than 180 attractions that tell stories about the settlement of Western Canada, from fur trading in the 1860s to the automobile craze of the 1900s.
Many of the homes, shops and machinery you see at each exhibit are original, and the informative and talented staff of interpreters — outfitted in period costumes — bring the attractions to life.
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWThis interactive living history museum features more than 180 attractions that tell stories about the settlement of Western Canada, from fur trading in the 1860s to the automobile craze of the 1900s.
Many of the homes, shops and machinery you see at each exhibit are original, and the informative and talented staff of interpreters — outfitted in period costumes — bring the attractions to life.
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Shopping
Great mall to spend the day shopping, good prices, a lot of outlets.
307 locals recommend
CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdGreat mall to spend the day shopping, good prices, a lot of outlets.
Inglewood
Costco Wholesale
75 E Hills Blvd SECF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailThe most popular mall in the city
Sunridge Mall
2525 36 St NEArts & Culture
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEStudio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEEssentials
Walmart Supercentre
1212 37 Street SWReal Canadian Superstore
7020 4 St NWShoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SWKevin & Amanda's No Frills
2430 Temple Dr NEGrocery Store in Temple area
Entertainment & Activities
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastSpruce Meadows
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SWIf you are in Calgary the first week of July you cannot miss the famous Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo competition in the world.
307 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEIf you are in Calgary the first week of July you cannot miss the famous Calgary Stampede, the biggest rodeo competition in the world.
Winsport Arena
Canada Olympic Road Southwest