Guidebook to Calgary
Food scene
Calgary Farmers' Market
510 77 Ave SEPigeonhole
306 17 Ave SWA beautiful unique dining experience! Must make reservation!
Very possibly the best Mexican in Calgary. Amazing unique margaritas and guacamole made tableside.
96 locals recommend
Anejo
2116 4 St SWVery possibly the best Mexican in Calgary. Amazing unique margaritas and guacamole made tableside.
The Nash
925 11 St SEGreat spot in Inglewood which used to be the iconic National Hotel.
Shokunin Izakaya
2016 4 St SWVery unique Japanese bites if you’re an experimental foodie!
Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWJust solid pizza. Iconic in Calgary.
Local fave for organic shopping, it’s also the closest grocery store! They have a cafe that does healthy food on buffet as well.
90 locals recommend
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWLocal fave for organic shopping, it’s also the closest grocery store! They have a cafe that does healthy food on buffet as well.
Foreign Concept
1011 1 St SWOne of my personal favourite restaurants - Asian fusion.
Are you new to Alberta? Go here for some BBQ and whiskey.
55 locals recommend
Hayden Block Smoke & Whiskey
1136 Kensington Rd NWAre you new to Alberta? Go here for some BBQ and whiskey.
Sightseeing
Hang out in the sun, walk by the river, check out the Canada geese! Catch a Shakespeare in the park show during summer.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWHang out in the sun, walk by the river, check out the Canada geese! Catch a Shakespeare in the park show during summer.
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEHistoric neighbourhood full of craft breweries, shops, and restaurants.
161 locals recommend
Inglewood
Historic neighbourhood full of craft breweries, shops, and restaurants.
Bow River Pathway
Bow River PathwayCome see our newest library, an architectural feat. Also an amazing coffee shop here.
148 locals recommend
Central Library
800 3 St SECome see our newest library, an architectural feat. Also an amazing coffee shop here.
If you can, get out to the mountains for a day trip! Canmore is less than an hour drive away.
307 locals recommend
Canmore
If you can, get out to the mountains for a day trip! Canmore is less than an hour drive away.
Bars and Nightlife
Habitat Living Sound
1217 1 St SWUnique DJs come through. Low key, always good vibes.
The Hifi Club
219 10 Ave SWGreta Bar
213 10 Ave SWArcade style games in a bar atmosphere
Proof
1302 1 St SWBest cocktails in the city.
One of the most popular spots on 17 Ave and great place to people watch... But maybe eat dinner elsewhere
46 locals recommend
Trolley 5 Brewpub
728 17 Ave SWOne of the most popular spots on 17 Ave and great place to people watch... But maybe eat dinner elsewhere
Craft Breweries
Cold Garden Beverage Company
1100 11 St SEFunky local craft brewery, always a fun time.
Solid beers and a great kitchen to go along!
33 locals recommend
The Dandy Brewing Company And Tasting Room
2003 11 St SESolid beers and a great kitchen to go along!
Brewery themed after the Calgary ‘88 olympics with some of the best brews in town. Amazing pizza on Saturday nights too!
15 locals recommend
Eighty-Eight Brewing Co.
2600 Portland St SEBrewery themed after the Calgary ‘88 olympics with some of the best brews in town. Amazing pizza on Saturday nights too!
Cafe Life
A beautiful space serving lovely brunch and beautiful desserts.
43 locals recommend
Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St SWA beautiful space serving lovely brunch and beautiful desserts.
Super trendy spot on 17 Ave - walking distance from the condo!
119 locals recommend
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWSuper trendy spot on 17 Ave - walking distance from the condo!
Dessert
Yann Haute Patisserie
329 23 Ave SWUnreal French desserts, bread, and macarons for takeout.
Short walk from the condo - super unique flavours, vegan options, and almost always a line up. It’s worth it - the best ice cream in the city!
69 locals recommend
Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SWShort walk from the condo - super unique flavours, vegan options, and almost always a line up. It’s worth it - the best ice cream in the city!