K's Guidebook- Downtown
Food scene
Eau Claire Market is an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants within walking distance. There are good pubs and my all time favourite breakfast restaurant 1886 Buffalo Cafe is in a white stand alone building there. Joey’s is also a good choice for eating.
Some of the shops will be closed due to Covid but should still be worth a look!
76 locals recommend
Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWEau Claire Market is an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants within walking distance. There are good pubs and my all time favourite breakfast restaurant 1886 Buffalo Cafe is in a white stand alone building there. Joey’s is also a good choice for eating.
Some of the shops will be closed due to Covid but should still be worth a look!
Buon Giorno Ristorante Italian
1201 17 Ave SWOne of my favourite Calgary restaurants!
Sightseeing
Behind the condo a couple blocks toward the river or across from Way Claire Market, you can access the pathways beside and I to Prince’s Island Park. When the weather is right, it’s a popular place for a stroll, jog, rollerblading and there are summer concerts in the park, people picnicking etc. River Café in the park is a nice dining experience.
32 locals recommend
Prince's Island
Behind the condo a couple blocks toward the river or across from Way Claire Market, you can access the pathways beside and I to Prince’s Island Park. When the weather is right, it’s a popular place for a stroll, jog, rollerblading and there are summer concerts in the park, people picnicking etc. River Café in the park is a nice dining experience.
In the direction away from GM downtown behind the condo a couple blocks you will access one of the path systems that makes Calgary so special! It is a popular location for locals and tourists alike to take a stroll near and across the Peace Bridge. There are sometimes Buskers and if the light is right, the view of the river can be stunning. I prefer it from the other side of the bridge with the Calgary skyline in the background. Bring your camera! :)
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgeIn the direction away from GM downtown behind the condo a couple blocks you will access one of the path systems that makes Calgary so special! It is a popular location for locals and tourists alike to take a stroll near and across the Peace Bridge. There are sometimes Buskers and if the light is right, the view of the river can be stunning. I prefer it from the other side of the bridge with the Calgary skyline in the background. Bring your camera! :)
Wonderful indoor gardens on top floor of indoor shopping mall. Wonderful to walk around and sit at a bench and eat a meal you can pick up at the nearby food court
95 locals recommend
Devonian Gardens
317 7 Ave SWWonderful indoor gardens on top floor of indoor shopping mall. Wonderful to walk around and sit at a bench and eat a meal you can pick up at the nearby food court
An original sightseeing destination in Calgary! Ride up to the too for a view in all directions of the city and skyscrapers and stand on a transparent glass floor- if you can!☺️
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWAn original sightseeing destination in Calgary! Ride up to the too for a view in all directions of the city and skyscrapers and stand on a transparent glass floor- if you can!☺️
A pedestrian only street in downtown Calgary. Connects business buildings, shopping, restaurants, and ends at the arts/ theatre district, Glenbow museum, and Olympic Plaza! I recommend Teatro restaurant- in an old bank building next to Olympic Plaza.
132 locals recommend
Stephen Avenue Walk
340 8 Ave SWA pedestrian only street in downtown Calgary. Connects business buildings, shopping, restaurants, and ends at the arts/ theatre district, Glenbow museum, and Olympic Plaza! I recommend Teatro restaurant- in an old bank building next to Olympic Plaza.
Large architecturally interesting central library- check out events going on there come your dates :)
148 locals recommend
Central Library
800 3 St SELarge architecturally interesting central library- check out events going on there come your dates :)
Neighborhoods
Eclectic neighborhood within walking distance of condo. Cute independent shops, restaurants, pubs, independent movie theatre
15 locals recommend
Kensington Road Northwest
Kensington Road NorthwestEclectic neighborhood within walking distance of condo. Cute independent shops, restaurants, pubs, independent movie theatre
Shopping Mall
Downtown shopping connected to 2 other shopping malls (scotia centre and TD square), upscale shops and movie theatre inside; all in downtown. Food markets and restaurants as well and food court in attached malls
Bankers Hall