Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Sauce Italian Kitchen & Market
3326 17 Ave SW Great food and ambiance.
Lively, stylish bistro presenting farm-to-fork French cuisine paired with wines.
Well known in Calgary as one of the best.
24 locals recommend
Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SW Lively, stylish bistro presenting farm-to-fork French cuisine paired with wines.
Well known in Calgary as one of the best.
Belmont Diner
2008 33 Ave SW Try the hash for breakfast. Yum!
Kensington BRZ
203 10A St NWThey also feature bands.
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Marda Loop
2043 33 Ave SW Great cafe.
Caffè Artigiano
332 6 Ave SW Spanish latte's are my favorite.
Purple Perk The
2212 4 St SWAnalog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SW Great latte's
Baguettes remind me of France. Must try the sourdough croissants or the chocolate croissants. So good.
68 locals recommend
Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SE Baguettes remind me of France. Must try the sourdough croissants or the chocolate croissants. So good.
charbar
618 Confluence Way SEGreat meat and ambiance.
Spiros Pizza
1902 33 St SW Great Greek food.
Boston Pizza
1313 33 St SWMerchants Restaurant
2118 33 Ave SW Great for a beverage and oysters.
Moti Mahal Restaurant
1805 14 St SW Love Indian food.
Nami Sushi & Grill
1604 14 St SWFantastic sushi.
Nho Saigon
2111 33 Ave SW Love Vietnamese food.
The One Sushi
5222 Macleod Trail SWAYCE
Vélo Café
2505 17 Ave SWMonogram Coffee
4814 16 St SWThey carry Transcend Coffee from Edmonton.
Globefish Marda Loop
2009 33 Ave SWTake in a tour of the brewery and then enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Great savory pies.
9 locals recommend
Big Rock Brewery
5555 76 Ave SE Take in a tour of the brewery and then enjoy lunch in the restaurant. Great savory pies.
Galaxie Diner
1413 11 St SWTry the breakfast burrito or smoked meat hash.
Francesco's
3413 26 Ave SWGondola Pizza
4-3315 26 Ave SWAnejo
2116 4 St SWGreat Mexican food.
UNA Takeaway
616 17 Ave SWThey also make gluten free pizza.
Mercato
2224 4 St SWLove the bistecca & risotto. Order a la carte.
Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEEverything in this bakery is so good.
Simple Simon Pies
4112 16a St SESimple Simon's has fantastic savory and sweet pies.
My Favorite Ice Cream Shoppe
2048 42 Ave SWGreat ice cream!
1410 World Bier Haus Restaurant & Lounge
Great choice of beer and Greek ribs!
Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SWFantastic Mexican food. Many tapas to choose from.
Starbucks
7616 Elbow Dr SWGreat location and for the most part you will find an open table.
They use local ingredients. They provide culinary experience, including: catering, in-house events, grab-and-go food, and retail.
15 locals recommend
OUR DAILY BRETT
1507 29 Ave SWThey use local ingredients. They provide culinary experience, including: catering, in-house events, grab-and-go food, and retail.
Buttermilk Fine Waffles
431 10 Avenue SoutheastOne of my guests recommended this place for brunch.
My guest told me this is a great place for breakfast and they sell the best eggs.
77 locals recommend
OEB
222 5 Avenue SouthwestMy guest told me this is a great place for breakfast and they sell the best eggs.
NHBR Coffee
4038 16 St SWMy favourite is the Turmeric Coconut Latte.
Coffee Cats Cafe
2765 17 Ave SWGreat little coffee shop.
Nicole was the Top Chef Canada winner. Fried chicken restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Cluck N Cleaver - Beltline
1511 14 St SWNicole was the Top Chef Canada winner. Fried chicken restaurant.
Handcrafted ice cream in Calgary. A guest told me that this place is highly recommended.
69 locals recommend
Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SWHandcrafted ice cream in Calgary. A guest told me that this place is highly recommended.
Essentials
Hot Yoga on 17th
2749 17 Ave SWMARKET
718 17 Ave SWKillarney Aquatic and Recreation Centre
1919 29 St SWShoppers Drug Mart
5628 4 St NWSafeway Garrison Woods
2425 34 Ave SWSunterra Market
1851 Sirocco Dr SWBarber shop provides a variety of services. They include: haircut, cutthroat shave, line up, beard trim, beard trim & cut, buzz cut, and designs.
Barber Culture
1520 6 St SWBarber shop provides a variety of services. They include: haircut, cutthroat shave, line up, beard trim, beard trim & cut, buzz cut, and designs.
Massage therapy, acupuncture, energy work and traditional Chinese medicine.
Prema Wellness Centre - 17th Ave
1429 17 Ave SWMassage therapy, acupuncture, energy work and traditional Chinese medicine.
Boutique specializing in waxing, manis & pedis, and a line of bath and body products.
6 locals recommend
Frilly Lilly
2105 4 St SWBoutique specializing in waxing, manis & pedis, and a line of bath and body products.
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
6455 Macleod Trail SWSpa services and products.
Foothills Medical Centre
1403 29 St NWRockyview General Hospital
7007 14 St SWAlberta Children's Hospital
28 Oki DriveRavenwood Alterations & Drycleaning
1243 12 Avenue SouthwestAlterations & dry cleaning. Contact (403) 244-5080.
Glenwood Medical Centre
3945 17 Ave SWWalk-in clinic.
Walk-In Clinic at Walmart Calgary by Jack Nathan Health
1212 37 Street SWItalian Centre Shop
9919 Fairmount Dr SEOne of my favourite grocery stores.
Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre
1820 Richmond Rd SWSante Medical - Dr. Justin Yeung, MD
1451 14 St SWSkin Care Clinic
Preventous Collaborative Health
1635 17 Ave SWMedical Clinic
Great grocery store. They have a fantastic salad bar, soup bar, curry bar and much more! Yummy prepared food.
94 locals recommend
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SWGreat grocery store. They have a fantastic salad bar, soup bar, curry bar and much more! Yummy prepared food.
Fishman’s Wet Cleaners - Bankview
2507 14 St SWDrycleaning, Shoe Cobbler, Sewing Studio, Heirloom Rug Care
Hello Gorgeous SKINLAB
2507 14 St SWFacial Rejuvenations
"We are a cut above the rest, our duty is to make you feel and look your best."
True Gents Barbershop
2505 17 Ave SW"We are a cut above the rest, our duty is to make you feel and look your best."
Shopping
Saje Natural Wellness
880 16 Ave SWWalmart Supercentre
1212 37 Street SWChintz & Company
1238 1238 11 Ave SWDoo-Dads
2133 33 Ave SW Unique jewelry, gifts etc.
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SWCF Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail NWCrossIron Mills
261055 Crossiron Blvd Outlet mall shopping.
Westbrook Mall
1200 37 Street SWDrinks & Nightlife
Newcastle Pub
2703 17 Ave SW My local pub. Great food, beer, wine, and location.
Wild Rose Brewery Ltd
4580 Quesnay Wood Drive SouthwestGreat beer and food.
The Trop
1501 34 Ave SWMorgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SW Great bands.
Ducky's Pub & Restaurant
2100 4 Street SouthwestAussie Rules Piano Bar
1002 37 Street SWpiano bar
Worth touring and tasting. Alberta's first independent craft distillery located in Turner Valley. Award winning spirits.
19 locals recommend
Eau Claire Distillery
113 Sunset Blvd SWWorth touring and tasting. Alberta's first independent craft distillery located in Turner Valley. Award winning spirits.
Great variety of wines. Staff is very knowledgeable. Wine tastings take place on the weekends. Call first to find out the schedule (403) 685-5218.
J Webb Wine Merchant
1600 90 Ave SWGreat variety of wines. Staff is very knowledgeable. Wine tastings take place on the weekends. Call first to find out the schedule (403) 685-5218.
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWGrey Eagle Resort and Casino
3777 Grey Eagle DrElbow River Casino
218 18 Ave SEEverything Else
Richmond Green Golf Course
Shaganappi Point Golf Course
1200 26 St SWCalgary Zoo
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWCalgary Farmers' Market
510 77 Ave SEFarmer's market open Thursday to Sunday.
Open June 18 - October 8th, 2016 - Saturday only from 9 AM - 2 PM.
The 27th Annual Millarville Christmas Market, Nov. 10-13, 2016 *4 days this year!
15 locals recommend
Millarville Farmers Market
306097 192 Street WestOpen June 18 - October 8th, 2016 - Saturday only from 9 AM - 2 PM.
The 27th Annual Millarville Christmas Market, Nov. 10-13, 2016 *4 days this year!
Arts & Culture
Jubilations Dinner Theatre - Calgary
1002 37 Street SWGlenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe Military Museums
4520 Crowchild Trail SWUniversity of Calgary
24 Avenue NorthwestMount Royal University Conservatory
4825 Richard Rd SWStudio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SESAIT
1301 16 Ave NWSouthern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14 Ave NWGlobe Cinema
617 8 Ave SWCalgary Film Festival
Parks & Nature
Very picturesque and worth seeing. The Saskatoon Farm is a u-pick berry farm with a gallery, furniture shop, cafe & gift shop and beautiful views.
34 locals recommend
The Saskatoon Farm
80181 338 Ave EVery picturesque and worth seeing. The Saskatoon Farm is a u-pick berry farm with a gallery, furniture shop, cafe & gift shop and beautiful views.
Banff
Jasper
Bragg Creek
Takakkaw Falls
Must see. There seems to be a permanent rainbow over the falls.
The Takakkaw falls are spectacular. There seems to be a permanent rainbow over the falls.
67 locals recommend
Yoho National Park Of Canada
The Takakkaw falls are spectacular. There seems to be a permanent rainbow over the falls.
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWSikome Lake
Bow River Pathway
Bow River PathwayLocated in beautiful Banff rent a canoe or kayak on the Bow River. You might even see some wildlife.
31 locals recommend
Banff Canoe Club
Wolf StreetLocated in beautiful Banff rent a canoe or kayak on the Bow River. You might even see some wildlife.
Canmore