Guidebook for Calgary
Parks & Nature
Bow River Pathway
Bow River PathwayRiverwalk Calgary
RiverWalkPart of the Bow River Pathway
Island park with picnic benches and great restaurant (http://www.river-cafe.com/). Connected to Bow River Pathway
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWIsland park with picnic benches and great restaurant (http://www.river-cafe.com/). Connected to Bow River Pathway
Lot's of great programming on the island. Follow this link (http://bit.ly/2rBlgOS) for more details. Connected to Bow River Pathway
102 locals recommend
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NELot's of great programming on the island. Follow this link (http://bit.ly/2rBlgOS) for more details. Connected to Bow River Pathway
Edworthy Park
5050 Spruce Dr SWNice park with beach access.
Nose Hill Park
6465 14 St NWMassive grassland park with numerous trails.
Sightseeing
Beautiful museum, lot's of interactive exhibits. Good for 2-3 hours.
261 locals recommend
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEBeautiful museum, lot's of interactive exhibits. Good for 2-3 hours.
This science centre is made for all ages and has lot's of fun activities to try. Steps away from the Calgary Zoo.
362 locals recommend
Telus Spark
This science centre is made for all ages and has lot's of fun activities to try. Steps away from the Calgary Zoo.
There's great shopping in the neighborhood from 14St NW to 10St NW on Kensington Rd. Check out the wine market and some exceptional restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NWThere's great shopping in the neighborhood from 14St NW to 10St NW on Kensington Rd. Check out the wine market and some exceptional restaurants.
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWPeace Bridge
Peace BridgeDrinks & Nightlife
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWBeer hall with a great roof-top patio. Bowling in the basement
Pig and Duke
503 4 Avenue Southwest great food, good sports bar
Lot's of gluten free food. Over 100 different beers on tap.
104 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWLot's of gluten free food. Over 100 different beers on tap.
Bridgette Bar
739 10 Ave SWNational on 8th
225 8 Ave SWNice beer-hall with massive rooftop patio
Newcastle Pub
2703 17 Ave SWLocal Pub
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWGreat patio good atmosphere.
Commonwealth Night Club
731 10 Ave SWThe Hifi Club
219 10 Ave SWLocal 510
510 17 Ave SWLocal 8th Avenue
310 8 Ave SWIronwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SEBroken City
613 11 Ave SWLast Best Brewing & Distilling
607 11 Ave SWCold Garden Beverage Company
1100 11 St SEHigh Line Brewing
1318 9 Ave SEMill Street Brewpub Calgary
219 17 Ave SWTrolley 5 Brewpub
728 17 Ave SWKensington BRZ
203 10A St NWWinebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NWOak Tree Tavern
124 10 St NWVin Room Mission
2310 4 St SWThe Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SEFood Scene
http://www.haydenblockyyc.com/
House-smoked, true-Texas BBQ barely hangs on the bone, infused with the perfect balance of woodsy char and flavourful smoke vapours. Then, there’s the hand-crafted whiskey cocktails. Explore over 100 different selects on the menu — or let us surprise you with something bold. And if the mood strikes you, sip on carefully hand-picked draught and wine on tap. Fixin’ for endless summer days & warm nights on the patio? Be sure to join us in our backyard Whiskey Garden.
55 locals recommend
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWhttp://www.haydenblockyyc.com/
House-smoked, true-Texas BBQ barely hangs on the bone, infused with the perfect balance of woodsy char and flavourful smoke vapours. Then, there’s the hand-crafted whiskey cocktails. Explore over 100 different selects on the menu — or let us surprise you with something bold. And if the mood strikes you, sip on carefully hand-picked draught and wine on tap. Fixin’ for endless summer days & warm nights on the patio? Be sure to join us in our backyard Whiskey Garden.
One of the best pizza places in Calgary. Gluten free crusts available.
10 locals recommend
Double Zero Pizza
6455 Macleod Trail SWOne of the best pizza places in Calgary. Gluten free crusts available.
Without Papers Pizza
1216 9 Ave SEMy favorite pizza place.
charbar
618 Confluence Way SEArgentinian BBQ. Has a great rooftop patio (walk-ins only)
Great place for some meat
http://www.charcut.com/#about - Upon opening CHARCUT was named to Canada's top 10 new restaurants by enRoute Magazine. The restaurant gains consistent high acclaim today.
23 locals recommend
Charcut
899 Centre St SGreat place for some meat
http://www.charcut.com/#about - Upon opening CHARCUT was named to Canada's top 10 new restaurants by enRoute Magazine. The restaurant gains consistent high acclaim today.
NOtaBLE - The Restaurant
4611 Bowness Rd NWSauce Italian Kitchen & Market
3326 17 Ave SWRestaurant + Italian Market + Bakery + Deli + Cafe
Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SWVillage Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEDelish local ice cream
Merchants Restaurant
2118 33 Ave SWAnejo
2116 4 St SWTacos and Tequila and probably other stuff
Model Citizen
308 17 Ave SWAnju
Nick's Catering, Pizza & Steaks
2711 14 St SWTubby Dog
1022 17 Ave SWIs Hot Dog
Clive Burger
736 17 Ave SWThe Big Cheese Poutinerie
738 17 Ave SWAnalog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWSushi Bar Zipang
1010 1 Ave NEWURST
2437 4 St SWPurple Perk The
2212 4 St SWDeane House
806 9 Ave SESugo Caffe Italia
1214 9 Ave SEArts & Culture
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SELot's of local content
Entertainment & Activities
calgaryzoo.com
Accessible via LRT. Lot's of paid parking available as well. Steps away from the Telus Spark Science Centre.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
calgaryzoo.com
Accessible via LRT. Lot's of paid parking available as well. Steps away from the Telus Spark Science Centre.
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWhttps://www.winsport.ca/
Shopping
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailBest variety of stores in the city.