Guidebook for Calgary

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Guidebook for Calgary

Entertainment & Activities

Venue for all major concerts, 5 minute walk.
231 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise Southeast
231 locals recommend
Venue 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.
307 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SE
307 locals recommend
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.
Venue for: Numerous national and international events!
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/
111 locals recommend
Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SE
111 locals recommend
Very 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 recommend
Calgary Zoo
745 locals recommend
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 recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SW
757 locals recommend
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/
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 recommend
Olympic Plaza
228 8 Ave SE
68 locals recommend
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
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
72 locals recommend
Drumheller
72 locals recommend
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
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SE
492 locals recommend
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
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 recommend
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SE
261 locals recommend
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.
World class theatrical and musical performances. https://www.artscommons.ca/
92 locals recommend
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SE
92 locals recommend
World 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 recommend
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SW
310 locals recommend
20 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 recommend
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod Trail
175 locals recommend
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
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.
8 locals recommend
Reworks Upcycle Shop
5248 Queen Victoria Road
8 locals recommend
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.

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/
614 locals recommend
Banff
614 locals recommend
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 recommend
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
136 8 Ave SE
6 locals recommend
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/
If BVC is your destination, you're only a 10 minute walk away. https://bowvalleycollege.ca/
11 locals recommend
Bow Valley College
345 6 Ave SE
11 locals recommend
If 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.
41 locals recommend
Red’s Diner In Ramsay
1101 8 St SE
41 locals recommend
Breakfast until 3 pm! Located at the end of the block - very convenient.
8 locals recommend
The Dandelion Cafe
1048 8 St SE
8 locals recommend
Local. Friendly. Fresh.
21 locals recommend
Rosso Coffee Roasters - Ramsay
803 24 Ave SE
21 locals recommend
Local. Friendly. Fresh.
Great pub food! Lovely shaded garden for outdoor summer drinks.
17 locals recommend
The Hose and Hound Neighbourhood Pub
1030 9 Ave SE
17 locals recommend
Great pub food! Lovely shaded garden for outdoor summer drinks.
My favorite Vietnamese restaurant!
6 locals recommend
Minh Chau Restaurant
1318 9 Ave SE
6 locals recommend
My 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 recommend
Bite - Grocer & Eatery
1023 9 Ave SE
40 locals recommend
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.
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 recommend
Sunterra Market, Keynote
200 12 Ave SE
91 locals recommend
Not only a great grocery store but restaurant(s) on 2nd floor with one of the best wind-protected outdoor patios in town!