Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
The Coup specializes in vegetarian cuisine and can accommodate gluten free and vegan dinners. They seasonally change their menu which makes it difficult to pick a favorite but the last time I was there I had the dish, giant panda, so delicious. They never disappoint.
94 locals recommend
The Coup
924 17 Ave SWThe Coup specializes in vegetarian cuisine and can accommodate gluten free and vegan dinners. They seasonally change their menu which makes it difficult to pick a favorite but the last time I was there I had the dish, giant panda, so delicious. They never disappoint.
Ice cream is my favourite thing, followed by roasted marshmallows. I absolutely love their "Happy Camper" sundae! You can purchase single scoop cones of ice cream, or take away pints of their most popular flavours.
69 locals recommend
Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SWIce cream is my favourite thing, followed by roasted marshmallows. I absolutely love their "Happy Camper" sundae! You can purchase single scoop cones of ice cream, or take away pints of their most popular flavours.
Where else can you get a hot dog slathered in peanut butter, jelly and captain crunch? Odd combinations but if you have a curious appetite, I'd say try it!
29 locals recommend
Tubby Dog
1022 17 Ave SWWhere else can you get a hot dog slathered in peanut butter, jelly and captain crunch? Odd combinations but if you have a curious appetite, I'd say try it!
This is one of Calgary's finest coffee stories. Brothers who grew up in the coffee business and eventually started there own. The Chai Tea latte is my absolute favorite (yes, I know it's not coffee) You will not be disappointed in this trendy location.
119 locals recommend
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SW This is one of Calgary's finest coffee stories. Brothers who grew up in the coffee business and eventually started there own. The Chai Tea latte is my absolute favorite (yes, I know it's not coffee) You will not be disappointed in this trendy location.
Highly recommend Una Pizza. Gluten free options as well.
61 locals recommend
Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SWHighly recommend Una Pizza. Gluten free options as well.
This is a lovely Italian restaurant that has a beautiful patio. Flatbread pizza and pints are 1/2 off on Sundays.....just sayin'
54 locals recommend
Cibo 17th
1012 17 Ave SWThis is a lovely Italian restaurant that has a beautiful patio. Flatbread pizza and pints are 1/2 off on Sundays.....just sayin'
Calcutta Cricket Club
1213 17 Ave SWDelight your senses. My personal favorite, Hot Stone Rice Bowl.....AH-MAZ-ING!
61 locals recommend
Anju
Delight your senses. My personal favorite, Hot Stone Rice Bowl.....AH-MAZ-ING!
Cluck N Cleaver - Beltline
1511 14 St SWIt's a little gem of a spot and just a block away!
Anejo
2116 4 St SWLove their guac and maragitas, plus they have happy hour twice a day!
Parks & Nature
Prince's Island Park is a beautiful highly used park in downtown Calgary that holds many large events throughout the year including the Canada Day celebration and Calgary Folk Festival. Folk Festival will be held on July 26-29th 2018. The Block Heater will be held on Feb 15-17 2018.
Note: Crews will be resurfacing the Prince's Island Pedestrian Bridge between July and October. The bridge will remain open while work is completed.
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWPrince's Island Park is a beautiful highly used park in downtown Calgary that holds many large events throughout the year including the Canada Day celebration and Calgary Folk Festival. Folk Festival will be held on July 26-29th 2018. The Block Heater will be held on Feb 15-17 2018.
Note: Crews will be resurfacing the Prince's Island Pedestrian Bridge between July and October. The bridge will remain open while work is completed.
Glenmore Reservoir
Arts & Culture
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SETELUS Spark
Try to check out an adult night at Telus Spark, these are fun
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEA beautiful theater which boasts local and national talent. Take a peek for performances on during your stay
http://www.vertigotheatre.com/
17 locals recommend
Vertigo Theatre
115 9 Ave SEA beautiful theater which boasts local and national talent. Take a peek for performances on during your stay
http://www.vertigotheatre.com/
The Pumphouse Theatre is a vibrant facility with historical significance supporting and presenting all art forms; and creating opportunities for engagement, enrichment, cultural experience, learning and inspiration serving all Calgarians. One of my cousin's has performed here many times and it is a lovely experience. You will need to drive here.
http://pumphousetheatre.ca/
6 locals recommend
The Pumphouse Theatre
2140 Pumphouse Ave SWThe Pumphouse Theatre is a vibrant facility with historical significance supporting and presenting all art forms; and creating opportunities for engagement, enrichment, cultural experience, learning and inspiration serving all Calgarians. One of my cousin's has performed here many times and it is a lovely experience. You will need to drive here.
http://pumphousetheatre.ca/
Essentials
Midtown Co-op
1130 11 Ave SWCommunity Nature foods is within walking distance, my go-to spot for nature health food and products. They also have take away style meals if you are looking for something quick
90 locals recommend
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWCommunity Nature foods is within walking distance, my go-to spot for nature health food and products. They also have take away style meals if you are looking for something quick
GoodLife Fitness Calgary Stephen Avenue
140 8 Ave SWDrinks & Nightlife
There are a couple Nationals in town, but I like this one because they have bowling in the basement!
109 locals recommend
National on 10th
341 10 Ave SWThere are a couple Nationals in town, but I like this one because they have bowling in the basement!
Shopping
Purr
940 17 Ave SWHonestly, 17th ave is the place to be in Calgary. You are walking distance (4 blocks) and there are trendy shops, culinary experiences, people watching and so much more.
http://www.17thave.ca
39 locals recommend
17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue SouthwestHonestly, 17th ave is the place to be in Calgary. You are walking distance (4 blocks) and there are trendy shops, culinary experiences, people watching and so much more.
http://www.17thave.ca
This is an amazing little gem! If you enjoy amazing paper, colourful clips, pens, etc then you will love this place.
9 locals recommend
Reid's Stationers
710 17 Ave SWThis is an amazing little gem! If you enjoy amazing paper, colourful clips, pens, etc then you will love this place.
Entertainment & Activities
Calgary has an amazing Zoo. This Zoo is filled with animals that our loved and cared for. It is not only a place to visit in the spring/summer/fall but also in the winter where it hosts "Zoo lights" where the zoo is transformed by beautiful lights. It is definitely something to see.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
Calgary has an amazing Zoo. This Zoo is filled with animals that our loved and cared for. It is not only a place to visit in the spring/summer/fall but also in the winter where it hosts "Zoo lights" where the zoo is transformed by beautiful lights. It is definitely something to see.
Calgary is famous for the Stampede. This is a 10 day long adrenaline packed adventure that is locally called "the most fun you can have with your boots on" It is officially called "the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions. The city takes on a party atmosphere during are painted in cowboy themes, pancake breakfasts everywhere and people dress in cowboy attire. The event will take place July 6-15, 2018.
307 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SECalgary is famous for the Stampede. This is a 10 day long adrenaline packed adventure that is locally called "the most fun you can have with your boots on" It is officially called "the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" and attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions. The city takes on a party atmosphere during are painted in cowboy themes, pancake breakfasts everywhere and people dress in cowboy attire. The event will take place July 6-15, 2018.
This is a quaint Independent theatre showcasing art-house movies & participating in several film festivals.
18 locals recommend
Globe Cinema
617 8 Ave SWThis is a quaint Independent theatre showcasing art-house movies & participating in several film festivals.