Guidebook for Calgary
Entertainment & Activities
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastVenue for all major concerts, 5 minute walk.
5 minute walk to -
Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
July 6 - 15, 2018
www.calgarystampede.com. Also venue for Auto & Truck, Boat & Trailer, Home & Garden and many international shows and conventions.
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Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SE5 minute walk to -
Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
July 6 - 15, 2018
www.calgarystampede.com. Also venue for Auto & Truck, Boat & Trailer, Home & Garden and many international shows and conventions.
Stampede Park Race Track
Venue for:
Numerous national and international events!
Sightseeing
Very good museum of early settler life & North West Mounted Police history in Calgary. A 5 minute walk. http://www.fortcalgary.com/
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Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SEVery good museum of early settler life & North West Mounted Police history in Calgary. A 5 minute walk. http://www.fortcalgary.com/
A lovely, scenic 20 minute stroll gets you to Calgary Zoo with -
Canadian Wilds, Destination Africa, Eurasia, Penguin Plunge
Conservatory & Gardens
Prehistoric Park
http://www.calgaryzoo.com/
745 locals raden deze aan
Calgary Zoo
A lovely, scenic 20 minute stroll gets you to Calgary Zoo with -
Canadian Wilds, Destination Africa, Eurasia, Penguin Plunge
Conservatory & Gardens
Prehistoric Park
http://www.calgaryzoo.com/
Spectacular 360 degree view of the city, prairies and Rocky Mountains. Great place for a meal in the revolving restaurant & only 15 minutes away. http://www.calgarytower.com/
757 locals raden deze aan
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWSpectacular 360 degree view of the city, prairies and Rocky Mountains. Great place for a meal in the revolving restaurant & only 15 minutes away. http://www.calgarytower.com/
Lovely downtown park - festivals, entertainment and wading pool in summer. Free ice skating in winter. http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Downtown-parks/Olympic-Plaza.aspx
68 locals raden deze aan
Olympic Plaza
228 8 Ave SELovely downtown park - festivals, entertainment and wading pool in summer. Free ice skating in winter. http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Downtown-parks/Olympic-Plaza.aspx
Hunt dinosaurs! Begin in the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller (1.5 hr drive) and track them through the valley to Dinosaur Provincial Park. http://www.albertaparks.ca/dinosaur.aspx
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Drumheller
Hunt dinosaurs! Begin in the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller (1.5 hr drive) and track them through the valley to Dinosaur Provincial Park. http://www.albertaparks.ca/dinosaur.aspx
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum with exhibits such as Blackfoot First Nations Gallery & Native Cultures from the Four Directions in the permanent exhibits. World class variety of visiting collections-www.glenbow.org
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Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEExcellent museum with exhibits such as Blackfoot First Nations Gallery & Native Cultures from the Four Directions in the permanent exhibits. World class variety of visiting collections-www.glenbow.org
Over 2000 artifacts represent the history of music technology and tell the story of music in Canada. Items in the collection include a 1670 Couchet Harpsichord, a 1939 Hammond Novachord Synthesizer, a 1959 Wurlitzer Sideman Electromechanical Drum Machine, a 1913 Pleyel Duoclave Grand Piano and an RCA Theremin from 1929. All housed in an architectural spectacle.
261 locals raden deze aan
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEOver 2000 artifacts represent the history of music technology and tell the story of music in Canada. Items in the collection include a 1670 Couchet Harpsichord, a 1939 Hammond Novachord Synthesizer, a 1959 Wurlitzer Sideman Electromechanical Drum Machine, a 1913 Pleyel Duoclave Grand Piano and an RCA Theremin from 1929. All housed in an architectural spectacle.
World class theatrical and musical performances.
https://www.artscommons.ca/
92 locals raden deze aan
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SEWorld class theatrical and musical performances.
https://www.artscommons.ca/
Shopping
20 minute walk to designer shops, restaurants and an indoor park. http://www.coreshopping.ca/
310 locals raden deze aan
The Core Shopping Centre
324 8 Ave SW20 minute walk to designer shops, restaurants and an indoor park. http://www.coreshopping.ca/
THE premier shopping center in Calgary with over 250 shops! All the top designer shops, excellent restaurants and multi-theater Cineplex. Easy travel by bus or train. http://www.chinookcentre.com
175 locals raden deze aan
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailTHE premier shopping center in Calgary with over 250 shops! All the top designer shops, excellent restaurants and multi-theater Cineplex. Easy travel by bus or train. http://www.chinookcentre.com
You'll be amazed by the upcycled/recycled stuff! Really!!
Focus on Canadian creators and creations. Check out the stretched beer bottle glasses!
Also bicycle rentals and a coffee shop, too.
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Reworks Upcycle Shop
5248 Queen Victoria RoadYou'll be amazed by the upcycled/recycled stuff! Really!!
Focus on Canadian creators and creations. Check out the stretched beer bottle glasses!
Also bicycle rentals and a coffee shop, too.
Parks & Nature
Surround yourself with the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in this scenic town. Ski, hike, kayak, photograph, swim, relax, enjoy. 1.5 hour drive. https://www.banff.ca/
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Banff
Surround yourself with the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in this scenic town. Ski, hike, kayak, photograph, swim, relax, enjoy. 1.5 hour drive. https://www.banff.ca/
Everything Else
Attending or hosting a convention? 15 minutes on foot, 10 minutes by bus or 5 minutes in a taxi and you are at the Convention Centre. http://www.calgary-convention.com/
6 locals raden deze aan
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
136 8 Ave SEAttending or hosting a convention? 15 minutes on foot, 10 minutes by bus or 5 minutes in a taxi and you are at the Convention Centre. http://www.calgary-convention.com/
If BVC is your destination, you're only a 10 minute walk away. https://bowvalleycollege.ca/
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Bow Valley College
345 6 Ave SEIf BVC is your destination, you're only a 10 minute walk away. https://bowvalleycollege.ca/
The Local Food Scene
Breakfast until 3 pm! Located at the end of the block - very convenient.
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Red’s Diner In Ramsay
1101 8 St SEBreakfast until 3 pm! Located at the end of the block - very convenient.
The Dandelion Cafe
1048 8 St SERosso Coffee Roasters - Ramsay
803 24 Ave SELocal. Friendly. Fresh.
Great pub food! Lovely shaded garden for outdoor summer drinks.
17 locals raden deze aan
The Hose and Hound Neighbourhood Pub
1030 9 Ave SEGreat pub food! Lovely shaded garden for outdoor summer drinks.
Minh Chau Restaurant
1318 9 Ave SEMy favorite Vietnamese restaurant!
Groceries and eatery! Great spot for breakfast, lunch or to grab ingredients for dinner. They also have an extensive offering of prepared meals and side dishes.
40 locals raden deze aan
Bite - Grocer & Eatery
1023 9 Ave SEGroceries and eatery! Great spot for breakfast, lunch or to grab ingredients for dinner. They also have an extensive offering of prepared meals and side dishes.
Not only a great grocery store but restaurant(s) on 2nd floor with one of the best wind-protected outdoor patios in town!
91 locals raden deze aan
Sunterra Market, Keynote
200 12 Ave SENot only a great grocery store but restaurant(s) on 2nd floor with one of the best wind-protected outdoor patios in town!