Guidebook for Calgary
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot for a pint or a really good pub meal
26 locals recommend
St. James Corner Restaurant & Irish Pub
1219 1 St SWGreat spot for a pint or a really good pub meal
Drum & Monkey
1201 1 Street SouthwestAmazing authentic English pub. Try their Chicken Wings!
This Calgary bar is always lively and welcoming. Authentic English-style bar with over 50 beers on tap.
147 locals recommend
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWThis Calgary bar is always lively and welcoming. Authentic English-style bar with over 50 beers on tap.
Great new pub on Stephen Ave. This street is packed with bars, restaurants and shopping
9 locals recommend
Bank & Baron P.U.B
125 8 Ave SWGreat new pub on Stephen Ave. This street is packed with bars, restaurants and shopping
Duncan Ly is the legendary Chef behind this amazing restaurant and lounge concept. A must visit
16 locals recommend
Raw Bar
119 12 Ave SWDuncan Ly is the legendary Chef behind this amazing restaurant and lounge concept. A must visit
Calgary's worst kept secret nightclub. 10 years old and open 5 nights a week, always expect a good time from live music to house and club hits
38 locals recommend
The Hifi Club
219 10 Ave SWCalgary's worst kept secret nightclub. 10 years old and open 5 nights a week, always expect a good time from live music to house and club hits
Vin Room Mission
2310 4 St SWSpectacular wine bar in Mission
This has amazing daily drink and food specials and the best chicken wings in town. Well worth the trip
19 locals recommend
Joyce on 4th
506 24 Ave SWThis has amazing daily drink and food specials and the best chicken wings in town. Well worth the trip
Knoxville's Tavern
840 9 Ave SWCalgary's brand new downtown nightclub
The Legend lives on with Cowboys nightclub, a series of top-notch restaurant chains and a lively casino
85 locals recommend
Cowboys Dance Hall
421 12 Ave SEThe Legend lives on with Cowboys nightclub, a series of top-notch restaurant chains and a lively casino
The one and only true-cowboy bar in Calgary. They teach line dancing and have huge party nights.
32 locals recommend
Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall Inc.
9615 Macleod Trail SEThe one and only true-cowboy bar in Calgary. They teach line dancing and have huge party nights.
Everything Else
Local gym across the road. Go to their website for a free 7 day gym pass!
18 locals recommend
Anytime Fitness
1222 1 St SWLocal gym across the road. Go to their website for a free 7 day gym pass!
HotShop Hot Yoga Victoria Park
132 13 Ave SWReally great yoga studio!
Memorial Park Library
1221 2 St SWLibrary one block away, in a gorgeous park!
Vine Arts Wine and Spirits
1310 1 St SWGreat spot for nice wines and local craft beers
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe famous Glenbow Museum
7 Av SW/ 2 St SW eb station
The Eastbound C-Train Station
WB 1 Street SW CTrain Station
The Westbound C-Train Station
Hedkandi Salon - Hotel Arts
146 13 Ave SWAmazing Hair salon
Arts & Culture
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEThe legendary Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
Home of the Flames, the Roughnecks and the Hitmen, at your doorstep
231 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastHome of the Flames, the Roughnecks and the Hitmen, at your doorstep
The Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SEAmazing spot for live blues music!
Food Scene
Yellow Door Bistro
119 12 Ave SWReally funky restaurant, just around the block!
Charcut
899 Centre St STop-notch meat-focused Restaurant
Corbeaux Bakehouse
730 17 Ave SWReally delicious bakery
135 13 Ave SW
135 13 Avenue SouthwestStarbucks is directly across the road
Boxwood
340 13 Ave SWReally funky Organic restaurant in the park
A net-zero environmental impact restaurant. Walking access only and serving the best of Canadian foods. Try the seasonally available Elk, Bison, Duck, Venison or a classic Alberta Beef
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
A net-zero environmental impact restaurant. Walking access only and serving the best of Canadian foods. Try the seasonally available Elk, Bison, Duck, Venison or a classic Alberta Beef
Fantastic smoked meat restaurant and really amazing live music venue
34 locals recommend
Palomino Smokehouse
109 7 Ave SWFantastic smoked meat restaurant and really amazing live music venue
From pubs and clubs to fine dining and shopping, this street has it all! God for a walk from 1st Street to 14th, it's full of fun!
39 locals recommend
17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue SouthwestFrom pubs and clubs to fine dining and shopping, this street has it all! God for a walk from 1st Street to 14th, it's full of fun!
Over 100 beers on tap and amazing food, it's a popular place to have fun any night of the week
104 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWOver 100 beers on tap and amazing food, it's a popular place to have fun any night of the week
Mercato
2224 4 St SWFamily-style serving, always fresh ingredients
A really amazing french bistro. You will absolutely need a reservation
24 locals recommend
Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SWA really amazing french bistro. You will absolutely need a reservation
The number one place to try the best beef in the world!!!
30 locals recommend
Caesar's Steak House & Lounge
512 4 Ave SWThe number one place to try the best beef in the world!!!
Hy's, a new spin on a classic steakhouse. Vibrant, bright and clean, this steakhouse has been around forever, but has been totally revamped.
40 locals recommend
Ducky's Pub & Restaurant
2100 4 Street SouthwestHy's, a new spin on a classic steakhouse. Vibrant, bright and clean, this steakhouse has been around forever, but has been totally revamped.
Sightseeing
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWThe Rotating restaurant is a great way to see Calgary!
Winter and Summer sports and entertainment here! Go skiing, zip lining or try the bobsled!
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWWinter and Summer sports and entertainment here! Go skiing, zip lining or try the bobsled!
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWThe ultimate place to lounge near the river!
This is the best place to get a view of the downtown. Take a car up or if you feel ambitious, climb the 167 stairs to the top from Princes' island park!
240 Crescent Rd NW
240 Crescent Road NorthwestThis is the best place to get a view of the downtown. Take a car up or if you feel ambitious, climb the 167 stairs to the top from Princes' island park!
Shopping
Holt Renfrew
510 8 Ave SWHolt Renfrew - your one-stop shop for luxury shopping.
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWIndoor shopping mall in Downtown Calgary
Calgary's biggest and best mall. Including a huge movie theatre
235 locals recommend
6455 Macleod Trail SW
6455 Macleod Trail SWCalgary's biggest and best mall. Including a huge movie theatre
One of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods, fantastic shopping, dining and live entertainment venues. Definitely worth a trip
161 locals recommend
Inglewood
One of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods, fantastic shopping, dining and live entertainment venues. Definitely worth a trip
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestDowntown Calgary's walking mall. Lots of dining and shopping!
Art Central
a purpose-built facility for artists in residence and art galleries!
Mission is the first place to go for a shop, a bite and a glass of wine. It's the hippest spot in Calgary
44 locals recommend
Mission
Mission is the first place to go for a shop, a bite and a glass of wine. It's the hippest spot in Calgary
Canada's number one Ethical and Organic Skincare business. Based in the UK, all products are handmade in small batches for the best possible products. This product is the soaps in the condo!
Neal's Yard Remedies
2207 4 Street SouthwestCanada's number one Ethical and Organic Skincare business. Based in the UK, all products are handmade in small batches for the best possible products. This product is the soaps in the condo!