Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Fairly pricey food, but if your interested in Aged Alberta Beef, this is the place! You can share a steak and two sides for under $100.00.
Our recommendation is to share the Canadian Prime Rib Eye (14oz) and Two Sides.
44 habitants recommandent
Vintage Chophouse and Tavern
320 11 Avenue SouthwestFairly pricey food, but if your interested in Aged Alberta Beef, this is the place! You can share a steak and two sides for under $100.00.
Our recommendation is to share the Canadian Prime Rib Eye (14oz) and Two Sides.
Take Out - Canadian Pizza Unlimited - Affordable, unlimited toppings, and great pizza.
7 habitants recommandent
Canadian Pizza Unlimited
314B 10 St NWTake Out - Canadian Pizza Unlimited - Affordable, unlimited toppings, and great pizza.
Cool and funky 60s genre, on the historic Stephan Ave. Enjoy some food and drinks while admiring the décor and atmosphere.
8 habitants recommandent
The Wednesday Room
118 8 Ave SWCool and funky 60s genre, on the historic Stephan Ave. Enjoy some food and drinks while admiring the décor and atmosphere.
Awesome brunch but can be a long line to get in. I recommend putting your name down and going for a walk through Central Memorial park down the street.
34 habitants recommandent
The Beltliner
243 12 Ave SWAwesome brunch but can be a long line to get in. I recommend putting your name down and going for a walk through Central Memorial park down the street.
Starbucks
951 General Avenue NortheastStarbucks.
If you enjoy sushi, this is the place! Its the original Kinjo Sushi location and is by far the best. Affordable, amazing service and sushi. We recommend sitting at the sushi bar for the best experience and quick seating.
30 habitants recommandent
KINJO Sushi & Grill
150 Millrise Blvd SWIf you enjoy sushi, this is the place! Its the original Kinjo Sushi location and is by far the best. Affordable, amazing service and sushi. We recommend sitting at the sushi bar for the best experience and quick seating.
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWMy favorite place to grab an Americano on 17th Ave.
If you enjoy ice cream, this is the place. Village is a local creamery that knows what their doing. Expect a line up, however, it goes really fast so don't be overwhelmed. Worth the wait, trust us!
Joel Recommends - Two Hills Earl Grey
Bre Recommends - Toasted Coconut
Be sure to get the waffle cone made in house!
165 habitants recommandent
Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SEIf you enjoy ice cream, this is the place. Village is a local creamery that knows what their doing. Expect a line up, however, it goes really fast so don't be overwhelmed. Worth the wait, trust us!
Joel Recommends - Two Hills Earl Grey
Bre Recommends - Toasted Coconut
Be sure to get the waffle cone made in house!
Earls is a higher end Canadian restaurant which is located in Mission. Good beer and food selection.
83 habitants recommandent
Earls Kitchen + Bar
2401 4 St SWEarls is a higher end Canadian restaurant which is located in Mission. Good beer and food selection.
Authentic Tacos and Mexican food. Fairly expensive but really good food and drinks. Expect a line up at peak times.
101 habitants recommandent
Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SWAuthentic Tacos and Mexican food. Fairly expensive but really good food and drinks. Expect a line up at peak times.
Una Pizza is authentic Neapolitan pizza, and is the most popular dine in pizza place.
61 habitants recommandent
Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWUna Pizza is authentic Neapolitan pizza, and is the most popular dine in pizza place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rose and Crown has bee around for a long time. You can walk to this location and enjoy live music and local cold beers. Our favorite local pub.
17 habitants recommandent
Rose & Crown Pub
1503 4 St SWRose and Crown has bee around for a long time. You can walk to this location and enjoy live music and local cold beers. Our favorite local pub.
Classic cocktail lounge, however, this is more of an upscale environment, so expect to dress up.
78 habitants recommandent
Proof
1302 1 St SWClassic cocktail lounge, however, this is more of an upscale environment, so expect to dress up.
Fun date night out, with a small selection of arcade and video games.
25 habitants recommandent
Home and Away
1207 1 Street SouthwestFun date night out, with a small selection of arcade and video games.
This is a beer hall and can get fairly busy and crowded. Giant selection of beers and a great atmosphere to spend an evening out.
109 habitants recommandent
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWThis is a beer hall and can get fairly busy and crowded. Giant selection of beers and a great atmosphere to spend an evening out.
An old house which was converted into a brew pub. Very original and worth stopping in for a quick beer while exploring downtown Calgary.
12 habitants recommandent
Hop In Brew Pub
213 12 Ave SWAn old house which was converted into a brew pub. Very original and worth stopping in for a quick beer while exploring downtown Calgary.
Mill Street is a Canadian Brewery from out East. Brand new, and worth stopping in for a quick beer.
11 habitants recommandent
Mill Street Brewpub Calgary
219 17 Ave SWMill Street is a Canadian Brewery from out East. Brand new, and worth stopping in for a quick beer.
Typical dive bar, cheap drinks and cool atmosphere where everyone seems to have their own style.
147 habitants recommandent
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWTypical dive bar, cheap drinks and cool atmosphere where everyone seems to have their own style.
Great patio on a summers night, its tough to get a spot but a ton of action with it being in the center of the lively 17th Ave night life.
88 habitants recommandent
National on 17th
550 17 Ave SWGreat patio on a summers night, its tough to get a spot but a ton of action with it being in the center of the lively 17th Ave night life.
Great Brewery with a top notch patio overlooking 17th Ave.
46 habitants recommandent
Trolley 5 Brewpub
728 17 Ave SWGreat Brewery with a top notch patio overlooking 17th Ave.
Grab a seat on the patio, enjoy a cold beer, and people watch for hours! This place is along the historic Stephan Ave.
93 habitants recommandent
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SWGrab a seat on the patio, enjoy a cold beer, and people watch for hours! This place is along the historic Stephan Ave.
Hidden little gem, Milk Tiger provides a cool cocktail lounge where locals go.
42 habitants recommandent
The Milk Tiger Lounge
2004 4 St SWHidden little gem, Milk Tiger provides a cool cocktail lounge where locals go.
Parks & Nature
Go across the river on the pedestrian bridge and to the giant set of wooden stairs. Best view of downtown across the City. Can get fairly busy, but is worth the trip! Walk towards Lazy Day Rentals for the stairs.
419 habitants recommandent
Parc de l'île du Prince
698 Eau Claire Ave SWGo across the river on the pedestrian bridge and to the giant set of wooden stairs. Best view of downtown across the City. Can get fairly busy, but is worth the trip! Walk towards Lazy Day Rentals for the stairs.
You can rent a boat and float down the bow river - Takes about 3.5 hours but you will see all of downtown Calgary.
16 habitants recommandent
Lazy Day Raft Rentals
720 3 St NWYou can rent a boat and float down the bow river - Takes about 3.5 hours but you will see all of downtown Calgary.
Sightseeing
“Most popular tourist street, very nice on a summers day with old architect and bussers singing/playing musical instruments
64 habitants recommandent
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue Southwest“Most popular tourist street, very nice on a summers day with old architect and bussers singing/playing musical instruments
Shopping
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWTypical Shopping Mall
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SWBiggest mall in Calgary
Arts & Culture
Musée Glenbow
130 9 Ave SE