Jordan’s Guidebook to Calgary and Area
Food scene
Great spot for brunch or dinner on their patio. In the evenings this turns into a good bar to socialize in.
36 locals recommend
1410 World Bier Haus Restaurant & Lounge
Great spot for brunch or dinner on their patio. In the evenings this turns into a good bar to socialize in.
Ceili's 17th Ave SW
933-A 17 Ave SWNice bar down 17th Ave.
National on 17th
550 17 Ave SWGreat spot for food, socializing or a night out!
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWGreat food and busy place in the evenings
Moti Mahal Restaurant
1805 14 St SWGreat food across the road from the loft!
Nikos Pizza
1405 11 St SWGreat pizza joint near the loft!
N9NA
121 17 Ave SEIf you want burgers, you gotta eat here!
OEB Breakfast Co. Mission
2207 4 St SWIf you like brunch, you'll love OEB!
Cibo 17th
1012 17 Ave SWGreat spot to eat near the loft!
The Coup
924 17 Ave SWAmazing restaurant, all vegetarian!
If you want Ramen, just go already! Try to be there before 2pm before they runout!
62 locals recommend
Shiki Menya
824 1 Ave NEIf you want Ramen, just go already! Try to be there before 2pm before they runout!
Sightseeing
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWPopular tourist attraction in town.
Mountain town about an hour drive from the loft. Great day trip and can go on many hikes or mountain adventures nearby.
307 locals recommend
Canmore
Mountain town about an hour drive from the loft. Great day trip and can go on many hikes or mountain adventures nearby.
Beautiful bridge crossing the bow river that connects the river pathways and is near Eau Claire.
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgeBeautiful bridge crossing the bow river that connects the river pathways and is near Eau Claire.
Outdoor Adventures
Lussier Hot Springs
Secret spot to go for a beautiful natural hot springs!
MEC Calgary
830 10 Ave SWGreat spot to get any gear for outdoor adventuring!
The 1988 Winter Olympics were held here and this is a great spot for winter and summer activities. You can go down the bobsled track with current olympic athletes, take a zipline, ski and tub down the hill in the winter and mountain bike in the summer. You can also see the history of the olympics, as well as, the current olympic athletes training facilities. The blockbuster movie Eddy the Eagle was based off of true events that happened here.
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWThe 1988 Winter Olympics were held here and this is a great spot for winter and summer activities. You can go down the bobsled track with current olympic athletes, take a zipline, ski and tub down the hill in the winter and mountain bike in the summer. You can also see the history of the olympics, as well as, the current olympic athletes training facilities. The blockbuster movie Eddy the Eagle was based off of true events that happened here.
Downtown Activities
Stephen Ave is a beautiful walking street downtown. It has many shops and restaurants to see. It also has access to the Core shopping centre.
21 locals recommend
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestStephen Ave is a beautiful walking street downtown. It has many shops and restaurants to see. It also has access to the Core shopping centre.
If you want to get in a workout, swim, steam, hot tub or even cold tub, this is the place to go!
88 locals recommend
Repsol Sport Centre
2225 Macleod Trail SEIf you want to get in a workout, swim, steam, hot tub or even cold tub, this is the place to go!
Great views and you can go up to the top for free if you go for lunch or dinner!
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWGreat views and you can go up to the top for free if you go for lunch or dinner!
Great walking area, you can see shakespeare in the park here in July, walk down by the river, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors while still near downtown.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWGreat walking area, you can see shakespeare in the park here in July, walk down by the river, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors while still near downtown.
Scotsman's Hill
Beautiful views of city from here!
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWShopping Centre downtown along Stephen Ave.