Guidebook for Calgary

Catherine
Guidebook for Calgary

Sightseeing

Over 4000 events a year happen on the grounds.
307 habitants recommandent
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SE
307 habitants recommandent
Over 4000 events a year happen on the grounds.
See Calgary from a unique perspective - through the glass floor in the viewing area! Ask me for discount coupons.
757 habitants recommandent
Tour de Calgary
101 9 Ave SW
757 habitants recommandent
See Calgary from a unique perspective - through the glass floor in the viewing area! Ask me for discount coupons.
A little something for everyone, a condensed history of the area with interactive exhibits in the main building. The grounds also host a number of festivals in the summer.
111 habitants recommandent
Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SE
111 habitants recommandent
A little something for everyone, a condensed history of the area with interactive exhibits in the main building. The grounds also host a number of festivals in the summer.
Where to go when the weather is uncooperative! An indoor park containing a winter skating rink, food court and shopping centre below.
95 habitants recommandent
Jardins de Devonian
317 7 Ave SW
95 habitants recommandent
Where to go when the weather is uncooperative! An indoor park containing a winter skating rink, food court and shopping centre below.
Check out the playground, the community gardens, public art, award winning public library and the National Music Centre. Have a coffee outside the historic Simmonds building. So much to see and a short walk away.
79 habitants recommandent
East Village
79 habitants recommandent
Check out the playground, the community gardens, public art, award winning public library and the National Music Centre. Have a coffee outside the historic Simmonds building. So much to see and a short walk away.

Shopping

Just in case you need a pharmacy. Post office on premises as well
Marshall Drugs
1231 9 Ave SE
Just in case you need a pharmacy. Post office on premises as well
Open 24 hours
11 habitants recommandent
7-Eleven
4444 16 Ave NW
11 habitants recommandent
Open 24 hours
Second Hand books, a wide variety available. As an added bonus for travelers, when you are done with your purchase, return it and get some of your money back!
6 habitants recommandent
Fair's Fair Books
907 9 Ave SE
6 habitants recommandent
Second Hand books, a wide variety available. As an added bonus for travelers, when you are done with your purchase, return it and get some of your money back!
Check out their website for a complete listing of shops and services available in nearby Inglewood http://www.calgary-inglewood.com/ Get your hair done, browse antique markets, update your wardrobe.
17 habitants recommandent
Inglewood Pizza
1225A 9 Ave SE
17 habitants recommandent
Check out their website for a complete listing of shops and services available in nearby Inglewood http://www.calgary-inglewood.com/ Get your hair done, browse antique markets, update your wardrobe.
House made ice cream, open late. Always a line up - need I say more?
165 habitants recommandent
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SE
165 habitants recommandent
House made ice cream, open late. Always a line up - need I say more?

Food Scene

We are fortunate to have many delicious food options within walking distance, stroll along 9th Avenue to see what catches your eye!
They will cook it for you or you can buy fresh sausages to bring home
25 habitants recommandent
Spolumbo's Fine Foods & Deli
1308 9 Ave SE
25 habitants recommandent
They will cook it for you or you can buy fresh sausages to bring home
Industrial chic, local coffee shop
21 habitants recommandent
Rosso Coffee Roasters - Ramsay
803 24 Ave SE
21 habitants recommandent
Industrial chic, local coffee shop
Eat in or take out, restaurant and grocery store. Good food and helpful service.
40 habitants recommandent
Bite - Grocer & Eatery
1023 9 Ave SE
40 habitants recommandent
Eat in or take out, restaurant and grocery store. Good food and helpful service.
Cafe with light snacks. Often host events with proceeds benefiting local charities.
33 habitants recommandent
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar
909 10 St SE
33 habitants recommandent
Cafe with light snacks. Often host events with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Easily the best Chinese food in Calgary. Absolutely fresh food, take out or dine in.
6 habitants recommandent
Dragon Pearl Restaurant
1223 9 Ave SE
6 habitants recommandent
Easily the best Chinese food in Calgary. Absolutely fresh food, take out or dine in.
Home made pie! Model train. A Canadian diner experience.
12 habitants recommandent
Blackfoot Truckstop Diner
1840 9 Ave SE
12 habitants recommandent
Home made pie! Model train. A Canadian diner experience.
They pay their staff a living wage and tips are not required. Great for coffee and wifi in the morning and salads and nachos for later. Fun gin and tonic menu, local beer on tap.
13 habitants recommandent
Madison's 12|12
1212 9 Ave SE
13 habitants recommandent
They pay their staff a living wage and tips are not required. Great for coffee and wifi in the morning and salads and nachos for later. Fun gin and tonic menu, local beer on tap.
A favorite with my guests! Awesome breakfast menu
41 habitants recommandent
Red’s Diner In Ramsay
1101 8 St SE
41 habitants recommandent
A favorite with my guests! Awesome breakfast menu

Arts & Culture

Local art gallery
34 habitants recommandent
Esker Foundation
1011 9 Ave SE
34 habitants recommandent
Local art gallery
World renowned improv theatre company. Year round performances and workshops.
8 habitants recommandent
Loose Moose Theatre Company
1235 26 Ave SE
8 habitants recommandent
World renowned improv theatre company. Year round performances and workshops.
Home to the Calgary International Folk Festival office, year round music and theatre venue.
7 habitants recommandent
Festival Hall
1215 10 Ave SE
7 habitants recommandent
Home to the Calgary International Folk Festival office, year round music and theatre venue.
Live music 7 days a weeks, fabulous menu, family friendly.
78 habitants recommandent
Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SE
78 habitants recommandent
Live music 7 days a weeks, fabulous menu, family friendly.
Music venue and restaurant - catch local players at open mic events or world renowned acts in an intimate setting.
67 habitants recommandent
The Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SE
67 habitants recommandent
Music venue and restaurant - catch local players at open mic events or world renowned acts in an intimate setting.
Museum with Canadian content. At the east entrance to the 8th Avenue pedestrian mall.
492 habitants recommandent
Musée Glenbow
130 9 Ave SE
492 habitants recommandent
Museum with Canadian content. At the east entrance to the 8th Avenue pedestrian mall.
Multiple theatres in one area. 5 minute drive, 10 minutes by bus or short walk to experience local Calgary theatre companies.
92 habitants recommandent
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SE
92 habitants recommandent
Multiple theatres in one area. 5 minute drive, 10 minutes by bus or short walk to experience local Calgary theatre companies.

Everything Else

Open Friday, Saturday and most Sundays year round, its a fabulous place for fresh produce, meats and baking as well as some great cheap eats.
70 habitants recommandent
Crossroads Market
1235 26 Ave SE
70 habitants recommandent
Open Friday, Saturday and most Sundays year round, its a fabulous place for fresh produce, meats and baking as well as some great cheap eats.
Host to a multitude of events year round. Walking distance.
31 habitants recommandent
BMO Centre
20 Roundup Way SE
31 habitants recommandent
Host to a multitude of events year round. Walking distance.
Casino with bars and restaurants - a fun night out on the town. Often have musical guests.
85 habitants recommandent
Cowboys Dance Hall
421 12 Ave SE
85 habitants recommandent
Casino with bars and restaurants - a fun night out on the town. Often have musical guests.
A business incubator, shared space and home to innovative ideas in Calgary. A short walk away from my home; if you are participating in an event there, my place is the place to stay.
The Commons Calgary
A business incubator, shared space and home to innovative ideas in Calgary. A short walk away from my home; if you are participating in an event there, my place is the place to stay.

Entertainment & Activities

Somewhere to take the children, special events, on site restaurants and eateries.
745 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Calgary
745 habitants recommandent
Somewhere to take the children, special events, on site restaurants and eateries.
2 playgrounds on the greenspace around the school. More playgrounds can be located here http://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/indexes/playgrounds-and-parks/area-central/
Ramsay School | Calgary Board of Education
2223 Spiller Road Southeast
2 playgrounds on the greenspace around the school. More playgrounds can be located here http://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/indexes/playgrounds-and-parks/area-central/
A slice of life in the early part of the last century, including a functioning amusement park with a beautiful merry-go-round; a train and a paddlewheel boat.
290 habitants recommandent
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SW
290 habitants recommandent
A slice of life in the early part of the last century, including a functioning amusement park with a beautiful merry-go-round; a train and a paddlewheel boat.
A great walking or biking destination. Near downtown and East Village.
102 habitants recommandent
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NE
102 habitants recommandent
A great walking or biking destination. Near downtown and East Village.
Science museum with interactive exhibits. Great for families on days with bad weather.
362 habitants recommandent
TELUS Spark
362 habitants recommandent
Science museum with interactive exhibits. Great for families on days with bad weather.

Drinks & Nightlife

Beer and pizza! Beer made on site.
A great local bar with a variety of regulars. British football games televised, live music weekend afternoons. In the heart of the Red Mile Entertainment District.
147 habitants recommandent
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SW
147 habitants recommandent
A great local bar with a variety of regulars. British football games televised, live music weekend afternoons. In the heart of the Red Mile Entertainment District.
Beer brewed on site and delicious little food items. Right in the middle of the local breweries.
33 habitants recommandent
The Dandy Brewing Company And Tasting Room
2003 11 St SE
33 habitants recommandent
Beer brewed on site and delicious little food items. Right in the middle of the local breweries.
Over 12 beers brewed on site, children and dogs allowed. A fun, cheap place to drink beer and meet the locals.
80 habitants recommandent
Cold Garden Beverage Company
1100 11 St SE
80 habitants recommandent
Over 12 beers brewed on site, children and dogs allowed. A fun, cheap place to drink beer and meet the locals.
A local microbrewery within walking distance.
28 habitants recommandent
Ol' Beautiful Brewing Co.
1103 12 Street SE
28 habitants recommandent
A local microbrewery within walking distance.
A microbrewery tucked in behind a Vietnamese restaurant. They serve up a delicious ale!
16 habitants recommandent
High Line Brewing
1318 9 Ave SE
16 habitants recommandent
A microbrewery tucked in behind a Vietnamese restaurant. They serve up a delicious ale!
Make their own beer and if you're lucky you will get some of the pizza they make there, too!
15 habitants recommandent
Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.
2600 Portland St SE
15 habitants recommandent
Make their own beer and if you're lucky you will get some of the pizza they make there, too!