Guidebook for Calgary

Jaime
Guidebook for Calgary

Food Scene

Cool newly-renovated restaurant/cafe. Features outdoor patio, and is one of our favourite Sunnyside hangouts.
59 locals raden deze aan
Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NW
59 locals raden deze aan
Cool newly-renovated restaurant/cafe. Features outdoor patio, and is one of our favourite Sunnyside hangouts.
Local burger joint with retro-decor.
18 locals raden deze aan
Flipp'n Burgers
330 10 St NW
18 locals raden deze aan
Local burger joint with retro-decor.
Eclectic place to grab a coffee. In-house roasted coffee.
22 locals raden deze aan
The Beehive
311 10 St NW
22 locals raden deze aan
Eclectic place to grab a coffee. In-house roasted coffee.
Great little restaurant. Open-faced duck sandwich is delicious.
15 locals raden deze aan
Brasserie Kensington
100-1131 Kensington Rd NW
15 locals raden deze aan
Great little restaurant. Open-faced duck sandwich is delicious.
For those of you who prefer tea over coffee, this local tea house offers a large selection of loose-leaf teas. Also displays work from local painters and artists.
14 locals raden deze aan
Oolong Tea House
110 10 St NW
14 locals raden deze aan
For those of you who prefer tea over coffee, this local tea house offers a large selection of loose-leaf teas. Also displays work from local painters and artists.
Great Ethiopian food.
Marathon Restaurant
130 10 St NW
Great Ethiopian food.
Kensington's quaint sushi restaurant
9 locals raden deze aan
Tenshi Sushi
304 10 St NW
9 locals raden deze aan
Kensington's quaint sushi restaurant
High-end restaurant featuring Canadian cuisine, and a beautiful atmosphere.
134 locals raden deze aan
River Cafe
134 locals raden deze aan
High-end restaurant featuring Canadian cuisine, and a beautiful atmosphere.
High-end bistro for a romantic dinner.
30 locals raden deze aan
Vero Bistro Moderne
209 10 St NW
30 locals raden deze aan
High-end bistro for a romantic dinner.
One of the top-rated restaurants in the city for fine dining.
7 locals raden deze aan
Oxbow
1126 Memorial Dr NW
7 locals raden deze aan
One of the top-rated restaurants in the city for fine dining.
One of the best places in the city for homemade bread, french pastries, and delicious salads and sandwiches. Note - Pain Au Chocolat is freshly baked most mornings...
68 locals raden deze aan
Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SE
68 locals raden deze aan
One of the best places in the city for homemade bread, french pastries, and delicious salads and sandwiches. Note - Pain Au Chocolat is freshly baked most mornings...

Essentials

Local organic food store. Features produce from nearby farms, and is a great place to grab groceries.
42 locals raden deze aan
Sunnyside Natural Market
338 10 St NW
42 locals raden deze aan
Local organic food store. Features produce from nearby farms, and is a great place to grab groceries.
Place to grab groceries!
8 locals raden deze aan
Safeway Pharmacy Kensington
410 10 St NW
8 locals raden deze aan
Place to grab groceries!

Everything Else

Cute local bookstore.
16 locals raden deze aan
Pages Books On Kensington
1135 Kensington Rd NW
16 locals raden deze aan
Cute local bookstore.
Large fitness facility featuring lane swimming, gym, and fitness classes.
11 locals raden deze aan
Eau Claire YMCA
101 3 St SW
11 locals raden deze aan
Large fitness facility featuring lane swimming, gym, and fitness classes.
Features a large selection of wine and beer, and very knowledgable staff.
27 locals raden deze aan
Kensington Wine Market
1257 Kensington Rd NW
27 locals raden deze aan
Features a large selection of wine and beer, and very knowledgable staff.
Local cheese shop. Amazing cheese selection.
9 locals raden deze aan
Peasant Cheese Shop
1249 Kensington Rd NW
9 locals raden deze aan
Local cheese shop. Amazing cheese selection.
Womens consignent clothing store.
9 locals raden deze aan
Peacock Boutique
1145 Kensington Crescent NW
9 locals raden deze aan
Womens consignent clothing store.

Arts & Culture

Small cinema house showing mostly indie films.
50 locals raden deze aan
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NW
50 locals raden deze aan
Small cinema house showing mostly indie films.

Drinks & Nightlife

Pub with patio.
21 locals raden deze aan
Oak Tree Tavern
124 10 St NW
21 locals raden deze aan
Pub with patio.
Good selection of wine and appetizers with a great atmosphere.
31 locals raden deze aan
Winebar Kensington
1131 Kensington Rd NW
31 locals raden deze aan
Good selection of wine and appetizers with a great atmosphere.
cool pop-up bar in Kensington. Great patio, and often features live music.
12 locals raden deze aan
Container Bar
1129 Kensington Rd NW
12 locals raden deze aan
cool pop-up bar in Kensington. Great patio, and often features live music.
2 level mexican restaurant and bar. Their signature drink - The Bulldog: A whole bottle of Corona in a Margarita... Large patio overlooking the river too. A fun place to check out.
12 locals raden deze aan
Julio's Barrio
1110 Memorial Dr NW
12 locals raden deze aan
2 level mexican restaurant and bar. Their signature drink - The Bulldog: A whole bottle of Corona in a Margarita... Large patio overlooking the river too. A fun place to check out.

Shopping

Locally owned record store.
6 locals raden deze aan
Hot Wax Records
114 10 St NW
6 locals raden deze aan
Locally owned record store.
Cool fashions for women.
31 locals raden deze aan
Purr
940 17 Ave SW
31 locals raden deze aan
Cool fashions for women.
Plenty of shops, restaurants, bike rental, and large cinema in this downtown mall.
44 locals raden deze aan
Eau Claire
44 locals raden deze aan
Plenty of shops, restaurants, bike rental, and large cinema in this downtown mall.
Build your own frozen yogurt parfait. Over 100 toppings to choose from.
Frogurt Frozen Yogurt
1109 Kensington Rd NW
Build your own frozen yogurt parfait. Over 100 toppings to choose from.

Sightseeing

Perfect place to hang-out on a sunny day. People watching, frisbee throwing, and large playground for kids. Often there are festivals and events during the weekend on the island. Some are free!
32 locals raden deze aan
Prince's Island
32 locals raden deze aan
Perfect place to hang-out on a sunny day. People watching, frisbee throwing, and large playground for kids. Often there are festivals and events during the weekend on the island. Some are free!
Peace Bridge is a pedestrian bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Great for your photo album.
188 locals raden deze aan
Peace Bridge
Peace Bridge
188 locals raden deze aan
Peace Bridge is a pedestrian bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Great for your photo album.