Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Great place for pasta and wood fired pizza. Scopa is only 5 minutes away and has been voted best Italian in Calgary. Make reservations if you can.
10 habitants recommandent
Scopa Neighborhood Italian
Great place for pasta and wood fired pizza. Scopa is only 5 minutes away and has been voted best Italian in Calgary. Make reservations if you can.
This is a great place to go for a quick lunch. Not only is it a great Italian market, it has a deli, bakery, cafe and gelato.
We always buy fresh pizza dough and ingredients from Lina's when we want to make home made pizza.
This place gets busy, but the tables turn over quick so you can always find a seat.
65 habitants recommandent
Lina's Italian Market & Cafe
2202 Centre St NEThis is a great place to go for a quick lunch. Not only is it a great Italian market, it has a deli, bakery, cafe and gelato.
We always buy fresh pizza dough and ingredients from Lina's when we want to make home made pizza.
This place gets busy, but the tables turn over quick so you can always find a seat.
Excellent and authentic Korean restaurant. Kiwa offers traditional Korean dishes, including bbq and hot pot. We have tried numerous dishes on the menu and they are all delicious, but our favourites include Yukgaejung and Samgyeopsal. You don't need a reservation, just know that it is closed on Mondays.
KIWA Restaurant
6626 4 St NEExcellent and authentic Korean restaurant. Kiwa offers traditional Korean dishes, including bbq and hot pot. We have tried numerous dishes on the menu and they are all delicious, but our favourites include Yukgaejung and Samgyeopsal. You don't need a reservation, just know that it is closed on Mondays.
Great coffee and sandwiches. This is the spot if you want to relax with a latte and grab a small bite to eat. Closed on Sundays.
11 habitants recommandent
Velvet Cafe
502 25 Ave NWGreat coffee and sandwiches. This is the spot if you want to relax with a latte and grab a small bite to eat. Closed on Sundays.
The 4th Spot has a casual atmosphere and is a good place to go for dinner and drinks. Go early as it can be really busy on Wednesday (wing night), and weekends.
57 habitants recommandent
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
2620 4 Street NorthwestThe 4th Spot has a casual atmosphere and is a good place to go for dinner and drinks. Go early as it can be really busy on Wednesday (wing night), and weekends.
This is an upscale steakhouse, great for a romantic night or special occasion. Get the Porterhouse to share - enough said!
22 habitants recommandent
Open Range Steakhouse
1112 Edmonton TrailThis is an upscale steakhouse, great for a romantic night or special occasion. Get the Porterhouse to share - enough said!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place for drinks with friends and to grab a bite to eat. The Cesar menu is expansive and it has lots of unique garnishes.
14 habitants recommandent
The Canadian Brewhouse (Harvest Hills)
9650 Harvest Hills Blvd NFun place for drinks with friends and to grab a bite to eat. The Cesar menu is expansive and it has lots of unique garnishes.
Cowboys Casino is located on the Stampede grounds and is right next to the Saddledome. Always popular with the younger crowd as you can also visit Cowboy's Dance Hall. Bring your cowboy hat and boots, you will not be the only one dressed western.
85 habitants recommandent
Cowboys Dance Hall
421 12 Ave SECowboys Casino is located on the Stampede grounds and is right next to the Saddledome. Always popular with the younger crowd as you can also visit Cowboy's Dance Hall. Bring your cowboy hat and boots, you will not be the only one dressed western.
One of the best places to visit for live music. The Ironwood is located in the heart of Inglewood and always has a fantastic line up of artists and bands. Bring your friends for a fun and lively night!
78 habitants recommandent
Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SEOne of the best places to visit for live music. The Ironwood is located in the heart of Inglewood and always has a fantastic line up of artists and bands. Bring your friends for a fun and lively night!
Aussie Rules is a well known piano bar in Calgary. Arguably the best pianists in Calgary compete nightly for your tips and applause. Request any song that you like and get up on chair to dance - anything goes at Aussie Rules!
19 habitants recommandent
Aussie Rules Piano Bar
1002 37 Street SWAussie Rules is a well known piano bar in Calgary. Arguably the best pianists in Calgary compete nightly for your tips and applause. Request any song that you like and get up on chair to dance - anything goes at Aussie Rules!
A relatively new restaurant and bar in Calgary, Hayden Block has an extensive selection of whiskey and cocktails for those who consider themselves connoisseurs.
If your hungry, get the smoked chicken wings or brisket - you will not be disappointed!
If your looking for a cure for your hangover, check out their weekend brunch and order the eggs benedict with pulled pork. It's rich and tasty.
55 habitants recommandent
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWA relatively new restaurant and bar in Calgary, Hayden Block has an extensive selection of whiskey and cocktails for those who consider themselves connoisseurs.
If your hungry, get the smoked chicken wings or brisket - you will not be disappointed!
If your looking for a cure for your hangover, check out their weekend brunch and order the eggs benedict with pulled pork. It's rich and tasty.
Parks & Nature
Get out of Calgary and visit historic Banff National Park. The town has lots of shops and restaurants for you to explore. Bring your swimsuit and check out the Banff Hot Springs and soak in the sulfur water for the ultimate relaxation experience. Or visit the Fairmont Banff Hotel for a tour of the iconic landmark.
614 habitants recommandent
Banff
Get out of Calgary and visit historic Banff National Park. The town has lots of shops and restaurants for you to explore. Bring your swimsuit and check out the Banff Hot Springs and soak in the sulfur water for the ultimate relaxation experience. Or visit the Fairmont Banff Hotel for a tour of the iconic landmark.
Sightseeing
The Calgary Zoo is great place for families or a date. Open all year round with special evening events during the holidays.
745 habitants recommandent
Zoo de Calgary
The Calgary Zoo is great place for families or a date. Open all year round with special evening events during the holidays.
Shopping
CrossIron Mills has a ton of outlet stores, plus a Cinema and restaurants. If you need to shop or go for an indoor walk, CrossIron is the place to go.
307 habitants recommandent
CrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron BlvdCrossIron Mills has a ton of outlet stores, plus a Cinema and restaurants. If you need to shop or go for an indoor walk, CrossIron is the place to go.
Because you need food, and it's a better place to shop than the Safeway up the road.
108 habitants recommandent
Real Canadian Superstore
7020 4 St NWBecause you need food, and it's a better place to shop than the Safeway up the road.
The closest grocery store to our house. You can walk to the store in 10 min or less.
20 habitants recommandent
Safeway Thorncliffe
5607 4 St NWThe closest grocery store to our house. You can walk to the store in 10 min or less.
A great place to get local food and products. They have an amazing food court, so be sure try some of the great ethnic cuisines on offer. We always buy honey from the honey stall - it's incredible!
63 habitants recommandent
Marché des fermiers de Calgary
510 77 Ave SEA great place to get local food and products. They have an amazing food court, so be sure try some of the great ethnic cuisines on offer. We always buy honey from the honey stall - it's incredible!
Getting Around
If you need to rent a car, call Enterprise - they will pick you up and take you to the office to rent your vehicle.
53 habitants recommandent
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1036 9 Ave SWIf you need to rent a car, call Enterprise - they will pick you up and take you to the office to rent your vehicle.