Guidebook for Calgary
Sightseeing
Beautiful city park with bike paths and pedestrian pathways. The park is also home to many Canadian wildlife including the Canada Goose.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWBeautiful city park with bike paths and pedestrian pathways. The park is also home to many Canadian wildlife including the Canada Goose.
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWBeautiful view of YYC.
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Bike paths and BBQ pits
Century Gardens
826 8 St SWBeautiful inner city park
Riley Park
800 12 St NWBeautiful landscape
Sien Lok Park
Riverfront Avenue & 1 Street SouthwestBeautiful landscape
Central Memorial Park
1221 2 St SWBeautiful inner city park
Lougheed House
707 13 Ave SWLearn about Calgary's history
James Short Park
115 4 Ave SWPerfect spot to picnic
Newly re-developed park with barbecue pits and tons of bike racks! It's just steps from the zoo.
102 locals recommend
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NENewly re-developed park with barbecue pits and tons of bike racks! It's just steps from the zoo.
Eau Claire Park
Lovely picnic place with buskers playing your favorite tunes.
Shaw Millennium Park
1220 9 Avenue SouthwestSkateboarding park
Shopping
The market has a multicultural food court, supermarket, fair-trade clothing shops, and hair salon.
76 locals recommend
Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWThe market has a multicultural food court, supermarket, fair-trade clothing shops, and hair salon.
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWShopping
Riverfront Wine & Spirits
228 Riverfront Ave SWInteresting imported wine and beer.
Canex Forex Currency Services
200 Barclay Parade SWReasonable exchange rates.
A lovely Chinese shopping complex featuring restaurants and clothing stores.
8 locals recommend
Dragon City Mall
328 Centre St SA lovely Chinese shopping complex featuring restaurants and clothing stores.
Rainbow Bakery Ltd
328 Centre St SFresh pastries.
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailShopping!
Everything Else
The YMCA at Eau Claire has a swimming pool, running track, and a yoga studio. Drop-in passes are available for purchase at reasonable price.
11 locals recommend
Eau Claire YMCA
101 3 St SWThe YMCA at Eau Claire has a swimming pool, running track, and a yoga studio. Drop-in passes are available for purchase at reasonable price.
Calgary International Airport
2000 Airport Rd NEYYC Airport
Mission Medical Clinic
2303 4 St SWDoctors available for walk-ins
Leela Eco Spa - Bridgeland
849 1 Ave NEOrganic facials!
Bow Valley College
345 6 Ave SEVocational and English language training.
Alliance Française Calgary
1721 29 Ave SWAssistance to French speaking individuals & French language school
MEC Calgary
830 10 Ave SWGreat for sports clothing and equipment
Take the C-train from downtown.
Or, drive for 15 minutes. Take Car2Go!
16 locals recommend
Peter Lougheed Centre
3500 26 Ave NETake the C-train from downtown.
Or, drive for 15 minutes. Take Car2Go!
A 25 minute walk.
Or, take bus #3.
Or, drive for 8 minutes. Take Car2Go!
31 locals recommend
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
1213 4 St SWA 25 minute walk.
Or, take bus #3.
Or, drive for 8 minutes. Take Car2Go!
Take bus 419 to FMC.
Or, drive for 15 minutes. Take Car2Go!
52 locals recommend
Foothills Medical Centre
1403 29 St NWTake bus 419 to FMC.
Or, drive for 15 minutes. Take Car2Go!
Food Scene
Bridgeland was once the home to many European immigrants and has recently been developed into a hip and family friendly locale. It features many restaurants along 1St. Ave.
33 locals recommend
Bridgeland
Bridgeland was once the home to many European immigrants and has recently been developed into a hip and family friendly locale. It features many restaurants along 1St. Ave.
Barclay's Upscale Casual
255 Barclay Parade SouthwestNice brunch menu.
Dragon Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
118 5 Ave SEGreat all day dim-sum
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Jackie's Thai
200 Barclay Parade SWLow-budget but amazing Thai food
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWFriendly staff.
Calgary Court Restaurant
119 2 Avenue SoutheastQuick meals!
A Wish Cake & Cafe
510 5 St SWGreat pastries
A Wish Moment Cake & Cafe (The Moment)
901 6 Ave SWGreat pastries
The Bow River Barley Mill
201 Barclay Parade SWGreat breakfast options.
Lina's Italian Market & Cafe
2202 Centre St NEItalian food court & groceries
Minas Brazilian Steakhouse
136 2 St SWLunch buffet is awesome
Sakana Grill
116 2 Ave SWGreat Happy Hour deals.
Prego Cucina Italiana
200 Barclay Parade SWtraditional Italian cuisine
Babylon Qithara
200 Barclay Parade SWincluding Halal menu
Royal Ganesha
507 10 St SWDelicious vegetarian dishes
Caffè Artigiano
332 6 Ave SWGreat coffee and latte art
Blue Vinny Diner
105 8 Ave SWPerfect for early risers
Pho Pasteur
207 1 St SEDelicious and traditional Vietnamese noodles!
Kabuku Downtown
414 3 St SWAuthentic and fusion Japanese cuisine
Tamarind Vietnamese Grill & Noodle House
908 12 Ave SWLots of vegetarian noodle soup options
Bumpy's Cafe
1040 8 St SWBest iced mocha in town!
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWGreat coffee, great spirit
Pita Basket Cafe
503 6 St SWGreat falafel wraps
Yamato Bakery
1322 Centre St NGreat pastries
Goro + Gun
225 7 Ave SWJapanese noodles (ramen!)
Shikiji Japanese Noodles & Sushi
1608 Centre St NAuthentic Japanese sushi
Shiki Menya
824 1 Ave NEGreat selection of Japanese soup noodles (ramen!)
Muku Japanese Ramen
326 14 St NWGreat selection of Japanese soup noodles (ramen!)
River Cafe
dinner in the park
Patisserie du Soleil
500 Centre St SFrench inspired pastries
Red’s Diner In Ramsay
1101 8 St SEPerfect for early risers
Thi Thi Vietnamese Submarine
209 1 St SEBest take-out Vietnamese Subs
Booker's BBQ Grill and Crab Shack
316 3 St SESeafood restaurant
Embarcadero Wine & Oyster Bar
208 17 Ave SESeafood restaurant
Holy Grill
827 10 Ave SWGreat for early risers
Arts & Culture
Calgary Zoo
A perfect sanctuary to connect with nature.
Telus Spark
Good for a family outing.
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SELearn about Canadian history
Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWDon't miss the discounted Tuesday tickets!
Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SELearn about Canadian history.
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
2425 9 Ave SEConnect with nature.
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWLearn about Canadian history.
Entertainment & Activities
Central Library
800 3 St SEFree books and DVDs with a library card.
Lunchbox Theatre
115 9 Ave SWWatch a theatrical production over your lunch hour
Essentials
Amaranth 4th Street Market
1407 4 St SWOrganic groceries
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWOrganic groceries
Bite - Grocer & Eatery
1023 9 Ave SEGrocery store & coffee shop & restaurant