Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Great modern korean fusion restaurant in the heart of downtown's 17th Ave. Order the brussells sprouts, unique and not your grandpa's!
61 locals recommend
Anju
Great modern korean fusion restaurant in the heart of downtown's 17th Ave. Order the brussells sprouts, unique and not your grandpa's!
Great Italian restaurant and perfect for a night out with your lover. Set menu changes all the time and has never disappointed.
Cucina Market Bistro Calgary
515 8 Ave SWGreat Italian restaurant and perfect for a night out with your lover. Set menu changes all the time and has never disappointed.
Wonderful views of the Bow River and unbelievable steak, charred for that unique crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside flavour. You will go back!
85 locals recommend
charbar
618 Confluence Way SEWonderful views of the Bow River and unbelievable steak, charred for that unique crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside flavour. You will go back!
The best breakfast place in Calgary and perhaps the best in the world! Download the NoWait App bc it is usually a 2-3 hour wait to get in. You won't wait with the App and your mind will be blown.
77 locals recommend
OEB
222 5 Avenue SouthwestThe best breakfast place in Calgary and perhaps the best in the world! Download the NoWait App bc it is usually a 2-3 hour wait to get in. You won't wait with the App and your mind will be blown.
Unbelievable Pho right around the corner from the house. Order the signature #15 or #17 and your life will never be the same. Spicy Pho with chicken or beef, you'll be addicated instantly.
10 locals recommend
Nho Saigon
2111 33 Ave SWUnbelievable Pho right around the corner from the house. Order the signature #15 or #17 and your life will never be the same. Spicy Pho with chicken or beef, you'll be addicated instantly.
Grab a seat outside along 17th Ave SW and watch the eclectic people of Calgary pass you by. Stay for hours or grab a cup of joe to go. Great atmosphere.
119 locals recommend
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWGrab a seat outside along 17th Ave SW and watch the eclectic people of Calgary pass you by. Stay for hours or grab a cup of joe to go. Great atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Calgary's best bar for socializing and so mch more. Go around 1030PM to ensure you get in, especially in the winter.
109 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWCalgary's best bar for socializing and so mch more. Go around 1030PM to ensure you get in, especially in the winter.
Iconic Ship and Anchor has been around for as long as most Calgarians. A must stop for those seeking to drink a beer at a historical pub in Calgary.
147 locals recommend
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWIconic Ship and Anchor has been around for as long as most Calgarians. A must stop for those seeking to drink a beer at a historical pub in Calgary.
Parks & Nature
Drive down to Longview, AB for some incredible, world famous beef jerky and then drive north up Hwy 40 through Kananaskis (Only open June 15th - November 30th annually). You'll see why southern Alberta is the most beautiful place on earth.
116 locals recommend
Kananaskis
Drive down to Longview, AB for some incredible, world famous beef jerky and then drive north up Hwy 40 through Kananaskis (Only open June 15th - November 30th annually). You'll see why southern Alberta is the most beautiful place on earth.
Entertainment & Activities
Soak up the C of Red at the Calary Saddledome in downtown Calgary. The Calgary Flames are the biggest show in town and a team full of young players and rising stars. NHL hockey at it's best.
20 locals recommend
Calgary Flames
555 Saddledome Rise SESoak up the C of Red at the Calary Saddledome in downtown Calgary. The Calgary Flames are the biggest show in town and a team full of young players and rising stars. NHL hockey at it's best.
Getting Around
20 Street Southwest
20 Street SouthwestCatch the number 7 bus from 20th Street and 42nd Ave SW all way downtown.
Disembark from the #7 bus at 1st St and 9th Ave SW and walk towards the Calgary Tower. There you will find Avis rental car and can easily rent a car and drop it at the airport when you are finished.
25 locals recommend
Avis Car Rental
120 9 Ave SEDisembark from the #7 bus at 1st St and 9th Ave SW and walk towards the Calgary Tower. There you will find Avis rental car and can easily rent a car and drop it at the airport when you are finished.
Essentials
There is a Safeway grocery store minutes walk or drive from the house. Simply go out the front door, left at Garrison Blvd and walk or drive until you find the Safeway. This grocery store has everything you could ever want.
102 locals recommend
Safeway Beltline
813 11 Ave SWThere is a Safeway grocery store minutes walk or drive from the house. Simply go out the front door, left at Garrison Blvd and walk or drive until you find the Safeway. This grocery store has everything you could ever want.
Shopping
12 minutes drive from the house up Crowchild Trail to Glenmore Trail, Chinook Centre is Calgary's premier mall and has all the big box stores, a massive book store called Chapter's, movie theater and much much more.
235 locals recommend
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SW12 minutes drive from the house up Crowchild Trail to Glenmore Trail, Chinook Centre is Calgary's premier mall and has all the big box stores, a massive book store called Chapter's, movie theater and much much more.