Calgary Guidebook
Sightseeing
Banff
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailBeautiful glacier fed lake
Lake Louise Ski Area
1 Whitehorn RdFantastic views of Lake Louise and surrounding area
Hike or Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain where there is a historic Solar Ray station and amenities
Sulphur mountain, meteorological observatory building
Hike or Gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain where there is a historic Solar Ray station and amenities
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWRestaurant and awesome views of the city
Moraine Lake
Spectacular views
Food scene
Calcutta Cricket Club
1213 17 Ave SWGreat restaurant on Canada's top 100 restaurants list
Shokunin Izakaya
2016 4 St SWGreat restaurant on Canada's top 100 restaurants list
Sho Sushi Bar & Kitchen
7212 Macleod Trail SEIf you like sushi, this restaurant is a must
Klein / Harris
110 8 Ave SWGreat restaurant on Canada's top 100 restaurants list.
Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SWGreat restaurant on Canada's top 100 restaurants list.
The Garrison Pub
2040 42 Ave SWNice local pub nearby.
Good beer and good food at a local brewpub located in an old aircraft hangar.
23 locals recommend
Wild Rose Brewery Ltd
4580 Quesnay Wood Drive SouthwestGood beer and good food at a local brewpub located in an old aircraft hangar.
Pigeonhole
306 17 Ave SWGreat restaurant on Canada's top 100 restaurants list.
Escoba Bistro & Wine Bar
624 8 Avenue SouthwestGreat restaurant on Canada's top 100 restaurants list.
Orchard Restaurant
620 10 Avenue SouthwestUpscale Mediterranean restaurant
Officers Pub
150 Dieppe Drive SouthwestDelicious pub fare in the historic garrison Officer's mess hall
Outdoor Activities
Mount Norquay
2 Mt Norquay RdNice ski area near Banff Village with snow tubing!
Lake Louise Ski Area Ltd.
934 15 Ave SWFantastic Ski Area
Sunshine Village
Fantastic Ski Area
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSki area inside the City of Calgary
Nakiska Ski Area
2 Mt Allan DrSki Area in Kananaskis (a bit closer than Banff)
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33Amusement Park
Heritage park
Heritage ParkHistoric interactive Museum of Calgary
Catch some afternoon sun, read a book or go for a stroll down by the river
32 locals recommend
Sandy Beach Park
4500 14a St SWCatch some afternoon sun, read a book or go for a stroll down by the river
Entertainment
Catch a hockey game (Flames or Hitmen) or a Lacrosse game (Roughnecks)
231 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastCatch a hockey game (Flames or Hitmen) or a Lacrosse game (Roughnecks)
Telus Spark
Interesting science exhibits
Calgary Zoo