Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
This beautiful rustic restaurant is located near the entrance of this four season park right next to the lagoon. Everything on the menu is delicious and beautiful presentation.
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Seasons of Bowness Park
8900 48 Ave NWThis beautiful rustic restaurant is located near the entrance of this four season park right next to the lagoon. Everything on the menu is delicious and beautiful presentation.
NOtaBLE - The Restaurant
4611 Bowness Rd NWSuch good food, ambiance, and service!
Cute little diner recently renovated. Very iconic for the community of Bowness.
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Angel's Drive In
8603 47 Ave NWCute little diner recently renovated. Very iconic for the community of Bowness.
Teatro Ristorante
200 8 Ave SEIt's pricey, but the food is delish!
Caesar's Steak House & Lounge
512 4 Ave SWIf you like steak...go here!!!
Superb little coffee shop in downtown Calgary. Now if you like live jazz music then head on down on Saturdays between 3:00pm to 6:00pm to Kawa (pronounced 'Kava' which means 'coffee'). Small place, great vibes & food/drinks.
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Kawa Espresso Bar
1333 8 St SWSuperb little coffee shop in downtown Calgary. Now if you like live jazz music then head on down on Saturdays between 3:00pm to 6:00pm to Kawa (pronounced 'Kava' which means 'coffee'). Small place, great vibes & food/drinks.
SALTLIK Calgary
101 8 Avenue SouthwestSo good...so so good!
They have delicious baked goods, food, and drinks. Everything looks like art!
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Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St SWThey have delicious baked goods, food, and drinks. Everything looks like art!
Taj Mahal Restaurant
4816 Macleod Trail SWFirst Indian restaurant in Calgary and it still stands! Great food and service.
Japanese Village
317 10 Ave SWThe chef cooks the food in front of you!!! So cool!
Wonderful restaurant with great food and service! Be sure to call in advance to book your table reservations. They play live music on certain evenings so be sure to bring your dancing shoes as they also have a small dance floor.
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Murrieta's West Coast Bar & Grill
808 1 Street SouthwestWonderful restaurant with great food and service! Be sure to call in advance to book your table reservations. They play live music on certain evenings so be sure to bring your dancing shoes as they also have a small dance floor.
Upscale option for modern takes on Mexican street eats, plus unique cocktails & a late-night menu.
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Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SWUpscale option for modern takes on Mexican street eats, plus unique cocktails & a late-night menu.
Upscale restaurant featuring modern Asian fusion plates & craft cocktails in an elegant, airy space.
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Foreign Concept
1011 1 St SWUpscale restaurant featuring modern Asian fusion plates & craft cocktails in an elegant, airy space.
Art-filled hangout with an Asian fusion menu & a full calendar of live music & open-mike events.
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Koi
1011 1 St SWArt-filled hangout with an Asian fusion menu & a full calendar of live music & open-mike events.
Upmarket lunch fare & small plates are served at this swanky, 1960s-style cocktail lounge.
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The Wednesday Room
118 8 Ave SWUpmarket lunch fare & small plates are served at this swanky, 1960s-style cocktail lounge.
Rustic-chic restaurant in a converted dairy offering creative, locally sourced grub.
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Model Citizen
308 17 Ave SWRustic-chic restaurant in a converted dairy offering creative, locally sourced grub.
Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SWBest ice cream shop EVER!
Sightseeing
Who can resist the Rocky Mountains? Canmore is only 45-mins drive and is a beautiful town in the Rockies that is less flashy and touristy than Banff.
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Canmore
Who can resist the Rocky Mountains? Canmore is only 45-mins drive and is a beautiful town in the Rockies that is less flashy and touristy than Banff.
If you enjoy hiking check out some beautiful trails very close to Calgary.
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Kananaskis
If you enjoy hiking check out some beautiful trails very close to Calgary.
Shopping
Nice shopping mall that includes major retail stores for your convenience.
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CF Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail NWNice shopping mall that includes major retail stores for your convenience.
Td Square
336 8 Ave SWGreat Shopping Mall at the heart of downtown Calgary.
Another great shopping mall located in the Southwest of Calgary with tons of nice retail stores to choose from like Nordstom.
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CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailAnother great shopping mall located in the Southwest of Calgary with tons of nice retail stores to choose from like Nordstom.
Essentials
The Bownesian Grocer
7948 Bowness Rd NWLocal Grocery store in the community of Bowness
Crowfoot Co-op
35 Crowfoot Way NWNice Grocery Store!
Bow Liquor Inc
6404 Bowness Rd NWThis is a local Liquor Store so it is situated very close to you!
Crowfoot Co-op Liquor Store
39 Crowfoot Way NWGreat selection of liquor!
This is one of the closest Hospitals to the property.
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Foothills Hospital (North Tower) station
This is one of the closest Hospitals to the property.
This is one of the closest Children's Hospitals to the property.
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Alberta Children's Hospital
28 Oki DriveThis is one of the closest Children's Hospitals to the property.
Drinks & Nightlife
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWGreat place to hang out and meet people.
Another nice bar for good food and a ton of beer to choose from.
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CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWAnother nice bar for good food and a ton of beer to choose from.
Restaurant by day and nightclub by evening (Fridays & Saturdays). Typically attracts a much younger crowd during nightclub hours (thought I should call that out in case that sways your decision one way or another).
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1410 17 Ave SW
1410 17 Avenue SouthwestRestaurant by day and nightclub by evening (Fridays & Saturdays). Typically attracts a much younger crowd during nightclub hours (thought I should call that out in case that sways your decision one way or another).
Offbeat, stylish watering hole specializing in artisanal, seasonal libations & shareable plates. Also, their drinks menu is phenomenal!
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Proof
1302 1 St SWOffbeat, stylish watering hole specializing in artisanal, seasonal libations & shareable plates. Also, their drinks menu is phenomenal!
BLK RBT – Calgary’s Underground Lounge
Located in the historic grain exchange building, BLK RBT is Calgary’s newest underground lounge introducing a modern twist to classic cocktails. If you go through the alley between the Grain Exchange Building and the Alberta Block Building, look for a secretive red door in order to go down the rabbit hole where you’ll be transported to the era of prohibition that surrounds BLK RBT.
BLK RBT Lounge
811 1 St SWBLK RBT – Calgary’s Underground Lounge
Located in the historic grain exchange building, BLK RBT is Calgary’s newest underground lounge introducing a modern twist to classic cocktails. If you go through the alley between the Grain Exchange Building and the Alberta Block Building, look for a secretive red door in order to go down the rabbit hole where you’ll be transported to the era of prohibition that surrounds BLK RBT.
Escape the ordinary at Sub Rosa, an underground lounge hidden beneath the heritage building at 200 8 Ave SW.
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Sub Rosa
200 8 Ave SWEscape the ordinary at Sub Rosa, an underground lounge hidden beneath the heritage building at 200 8 Ave SW.
Marked by a regal portrait of a French bulldog, this 15-seat intimate space is tucked away behind UNA Pizza + Wine. With a great selection of organic and natural wines to choose from that can be paired with their in-house made charcuterie or a cheese board supplied by Janice Beaton’s Fine cheese, this space will undoubtedly become your post-dinner getaway.
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Frenchie Wine Bar
616 17 Avenue SouthwestMarked by a regal portrait of a French bulldog, this 15-seat intimate space is tucked away behind UNA Pizza + Wine. With a great selection of organic and natural wines to choose from that can be paired with their in-house made charcuterie or a cheese board supplied by Janice Beaton’s Fine cheese, this space will undoubtedly become your post-dinner getaway.
Part of the adventure is finding the entrance to this Parisian style cocktail bar located somewhere in the historic Devenish Building. To make sure you can make your way through the hidden doorway, you’ll have to remember the password they give you upon making a reservation. This place will transport you into the 1920s Prohibition era as you lounge on a vintage velvet chair with opulent glass chandeliers hanging above you listening to jazz filling the room while you’re sipping on one (or all!) of the fresh gin and tonic creations named after F. Scott Fitzgerald’s works. Small plates and delicious libations—that are sadly not bottomless—are offered also.
Telephone: (403) 454-4774
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Betty Lou's Library
Part of the adventure is finding the entrance to this Parisian style cocktail bar located somewhere in the historic Devenish Building. To make sure you can make your way through the hidden doorway, you’ll have to remember the password they give you upon making a reservation. This place will transport you into the 1920s Prohibition era as you lounge on a vintage velvet chair with opulent glass chandeliers hanging above you listening to jazz filling the room while you’re sipping on one (or all!) of the fresh gin and tonic creations named after F. Scott Fitzgerald’s works. Small plates and delicious libations—that are sadly not bottomless—are offered also.
Telephone: (403) 454-4774
Tucked away in The National on 10th, this intimate 50-seat lounge decorated with vintage prohibition-era touches provides a laidback ambience that makes anyone entering it feel chic. Bourbon- a whisky generally made in Kentucky- is the star at this bar where you can book boozy educational sessions of groups of 4-40 to expand your whisky knowledge.
Bourbon Room
341 17 Ave SWTucked away in The National on 10th, this intimate 50-seat lounge decorated with vintage prohibition-era touches provides a laidback ambience that makes anyone entering it feel chic. Bourbon- a whisky generally made in Kentucky- is the star at this bar where you can book boozy educational sessions of groups of 4-40 to expand your whisky knowledge.
Tucked behind a barbershop, this stylish bar with an irresistible mellow ambiance serves up pre and post-prohibition cocktails with plenty of rye and gin based libations. This spot certainly adds charm to Bridgeland while boozing up the neighbourhood with its crafted cocktails.
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Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails
813 1 Ave NETucked behind a barbershop, this stylish bar with an irresistible mellow ambiance serves up pre and post-prohibition cocktails with plenty of rye and gin based libations. This spot certainly adds charm to Bridgeland while boozing up the neighbourhood with its crafted cocktails.
This spot marked by a white tiger above the doorway could not be kept secretive for long in Calgary. Named as one of The Greatest Bars in the World by Condé Naste Traveler in 2015, Milk Tiger has mixologists serving up an extensive list of artisanal and downright impressive cocktails including classics and crafted innovative mixes.
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The Milk Tiger Lounge
2004 4 St SWThis spot marked by a white tiger above the doorway could not be kept secretive for long in Calgary. Named as one of The Greatest Bars in the World by Condé Naste Traveler in 2015, Milk Tiger has mixologists serving up an extensive list of artisanal and downright impressive cocktails including classics and crafted innovative mixes.
Parks & Nature
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW Beautiful park located in the heart of the city.
Nice park that captures Calgary's heritage. There is an entrance fee so I would be sure to check out their website for details on hours and entrance fees: www.heritagepark.ca
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Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWNice park that captures Calgary's heritage. There is an entrance fee so I would be sure to check out their website for details on hours and entrance fees: www.heritagepark.ca
Calgary Zoo
Lots of animals to see!
This is a 4-season park just down the street! You can get there in 5-mins by walking. It also connects to Baker park through a bridge.
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Bowness Park
8900 48 Ave NWThis is a 4-season park just down the street! You can get there in 5-mins by walking. It also connects to Baker park through a bridge.
Baker Park
Across the Bow River is the beautiful Baker park.
Entertainment & Activities
You can check out their website to drop in to one of their Latin dance classes or you can call in advance to schedule a private lesson for you and your partner... also they allow you to bring your choice of alcohol for the private lesson.
Website: www.havanacubandancestudio.com
Telephone: (403) 835-3149
Havana Cuban Dance Studio
6707 Elbow Drive SouthwestYou can check out their website to drop in to one of their Latin dance classes or you can call in advance to schedule a private lesson for you and your partner... also they allow you to bring your choice of alcohol for the private lesson.
Website: www.havanacubandancestudio.com
Telephone: (403) 835-3149
Ski resort & events venue also featuring many summer activities like biking, zip-lining & mini-golf.
Some activities are season specific so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit to ensure your desired activity is available.
Website: winsport.ca
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WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSki resort & events venue also featuring many summer activities like biking, zip-lining & mini-golf.
Some activities are season specific so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit to ensure your desired activity is available.
Website: winsport.ca
Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. The park is located in Springbank, Alberta, 4 kilometres west of the city limits of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway.
This Park is open seasonally so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit.
Website: calawaypark.com
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Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33Calaway Park is Western Canada's largest outdoor family amusement park. The park is located in Springbank, Alberta, 4 kilometres west of the city limits of Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway.
This Park is open seasonally so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit.
Website: calawaypark.com
Southern Alberta's #1 corn maze and fun farm destination for all ages. Hours of fun including mini golf, a petting zoo, jumping pillows, tractor pulled rides, corn maze and so much more.
This Park is open seasonally so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit.
Website: calgarycornmaze.com
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Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
284022 Township Rd 224Southern Alberta's #1 corn maze and fun farm destination for all ages. Hours of fun including mini golf, a petting zoo, jumping pillows, tractor pulled rides, corn maze and so much more.
This Park is open seasonally so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit.
Website: calgarycornmaze.com
A place where family & friends come together to enjoy the good things in life. Active Learning Park, Public Market and Greenhouse operations.
This Park is open seasonally so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit.
Website: granaryroad.com
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Granary Road - Actief Leer Park
226066 112 St WA place where family & friends come together to enjoy the good things in life. Active Learning Park, Public Market and Greenhouse operations.
This Park is open seasonally so it is advisable to check their website prior to planning a visit.
Website: granaryroad.com