Guidebook for Calgary
Shopping
Nearest 7-11/convenient store. You can purchase packs of bus passes or a monthly bus pass here
7-Eleven
166 Crowfoot Way NWNearest 7-11/convenient store. You can purchase packs of bus passes or a monthly bus pass here
A large shopping area right in the core of Downtown. The TD Core also has a botanical garden on the top floor.
310 locals recommend
Core Shopping
324 8 Ave SWA large shopping area right in the core of Downtown. The TD Core also has a botanical garden on the top floor.
Calgary's biggest mall, it has everything from Sports Chek, Tiffany & Co to Chapters and Michael Kors. Get off at the Chinook C-train Station and follow the crowd
175 locals recommend
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailCalgary's biggest mall, it has everything from Sports Chek, Tiffany & Co to Chapters and Michael Kors. Get off at the Chinook C-train Station and follow the crowd
If you're picky about your cut of meat, here's a great place to get some good looking slabs of what Alberta does best.
Bon Ton Meat Market
28 Crowfoot Cir NWIf you're picky about your cut of meat, here's a great place to get some good looking slabs of what Alberta does best.
A plethora of stores - for example, Chapters, Rona, Urban Barn to fast food - A&W, Burger King, McD to Coffee Shops - Starbucks, Good Earth, Tim Horton's, Banks - TD, CIBC, BMO, RBC, ATB, etc!
18 locals recommend
Crowfoot Crossing
A plethora of stores - for example, Chapters, Rona, Urban Barn to fast food - A&W, Burger King, McD to Coffee Shops - Starbucks, Good Earth, Tim Horton's, Banks - TD, CIBC, BMO, RBC, ATB, etc!
Food Scene
Are you the type that likes watching people make dimsum in front of you? This GB location has an open concept kitchen that allows for just that.
12 locals recommend
Ginger Beef Bistro House
9629 Macleod TrailAre you the type that likes watching people make dimsum in front of you? This GB location has an open concept kitchen that allows for just that.
By far one of the best pizza places in town, be sure to show up early to make a in person reservation. Lines usually go up to 2 hours in peak times. Open until 2am
91 locals recommend
UNA Takeaway
616 17 Ave SWBy far one of the best pizza places in town, be sure to show up early to make a in person reservation. Lines usually go up to 2 hours in peak times. Open until 2am
The Grey Eagle Casino has a great buffet deal Mondays & Tuesdays for $12/per person. Best buffet in the city.
31 locals recommend
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
3777 Grey Eagle DrThe Grey Eagle Casino has a great buffet deal Mondays & Tuesdays for $12/per person. Best buffet in the city.
HANDS DOWN. Best Thai food since my travels in Thailand. Try to make reservations for this hole in the wall
20 locals recommend
White Elephant Thai Cuisine
1808 19 St NEHANDS DOWN. Best Thai food since my travels in Thailand. Try to make reservations for this hole in the wall
In my opinion, one of Calgary's best Chinese Dim Sum Restaurants
7 locals recommend
Central Grand Restaurant
295-1623 Centre Street NorthIn my opinion, one of Calgary's best Chinese Dim Sum Restaurants
Adorable fresh, organic food in a cute venue in the middle of the city. The menu changes depending on the seasonal market.
16 locals recommend
Boxwood
340 13 Ave SWAdorable fresh, organic food in a cute venue in the middle of the city. The menu changes depending on the seasonal market.
Chianti's is great for Italian food - check it out Sundays - Tuesdays for half off pasta nights.
11 locals recommend
Chianti Cafe & Restaurant
300 Crowfoot Crescent NWChianti's is great for Italian food - check it out Sundays - Tuesdays for half off pasta nights.
Snow Palace is reasonably priced and promotes authentic Chinese food at a decent price. It's UrbanSpoon rating: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/191514/restaurant/Crowfoot-Area/Snow-Palace-Calgary
Snow Palace
Snow Palace is reasonably priced and promotes authentic Chinese food at a decent price. It's UrbanSpoon rating: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/191514/restaurant/Crowfoot-Area/Snow-Palace-Calgary
Great locally sourced restaurant with views of Princes' Island Park, very eclectic decor and amazing food.
134 locals recommend
River Cafe
Great locally sourced restaurant with views of Princes' Island Park, very eclectic decor and amazing food.
Denny's
138 Crowfoot Way NWSome people need their fix.
Pho Huong Viet
20 Crowfoot Crescent NorthwestPretty darn good Vietnamese food.
Ricky's All Day Grill - Crowfoot
7 Crowfoot Rise NWBreakfast food!
Everything Else
A great place to spend an afternoon. Open Thursday - Sundays. Make sure you come away with at least one type of vege or at least have tried a pie sample!
63 locals recommend
Calgary Farmers' Market
510 77 Ave SEA great place to spend an afternoon. Open Thursday - Sundays. Make sure you come away with at least one type of vege or at least have tried a pie sample!
Crowfoot Stn sb station
Closest C-Train Station to my place.
For a RIDICULOUSLY amazing view of Calgary's core, Crescent Heights Park is not to be missed.
10 locals recommend
Crescent Heights Park
1101 2 St NWFor a RIDICULOUSLY amazing view of Calgary's core, Crescent Heights Park is not to be missed.
If you're into hot yoga and spin classes, Hot Yoga at Crowfoot is one of the best in the city.
Hot Yoga On Crowfoot
88 Crowfoot Terrace NWIf you're into hot yoga and spin classes, Hot Yoga at Crowfoot is one of the best in the city.
Want to relax and get a massage or facial? Head to the Spa Ritual - can be a bit pricey
The Spa Ritual
106 Crowfoot Terrace NWWant to relax and get a massage or facial? Head to the Spa Ritual - can be a bit pricey
Melcor YMCA
8100 John Laurie Blvd NWClosest YMCA for your workout needs.
Crowfoot Library
8665 Nose Hill Dr NWSpend the afternoon in this library reading your favourite books.
Closest bus stop to our house - you can catch the 299 for an easy two minute ride down to the station.
900 Arbour Lake Rd NW
Closest bus stop to our house - you can catch the 299 for an easy two minute ride down to the station.
Arbour Lake
There is a nice playground and lake here
Sightseeing
Drive down to North Glenmore Park and get a glimpse of the Glenmore Reservoir and surrounding areas. You can walk around the reservoir in a couple of hours or have a little picnic.
79 locals recommend
Glenmore Reservoir
Drive down to North Glenmore Park and get a glimpse of the Glenmore Reservoir and surrounding areas. You can walk around the reservoir in a couple of hours or have a little picnic.
If history is your thing, take a visit to Heritage Park. There are vintage cars, amusement parks, candy stores and a brewery. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday
135 locals recommend
Heritage park
Heritage ParkIf history is your thing, take a visit to Heritage Park. There are vintage cars, amusement parks, candy stores and a brewery. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday
Calgary's largest park, smack in the middle of the city. Great for a walk, be careful of the wild deer that roam here, and bring sunscreen - very little tree cover.
189 locals recommend
Nose Hill Park
6465 14 St NWCalgary's largest park, smack in the middle of the city. Great for a walk, be careful of the wild deer that roam here, and bring sunscreen - very little tree cover.
Close to the transit line, you can spend a nice afternoon in this park checking out Eau Claire while you're at it!
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWClose to the transit line, you can spend a nice afternoon in this park checking out Eau Claire while you're at it!
Very well known tower situated in the heart of Calgary - top notch views.
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWVery well known tower situated in the heart of Calgary - top notch views.
8521 85 St NW
8521 85 Street NorthwestGorgeous view of the meadows in Arbour Lake
Great park in this area. Cross the bridge and walk or cycle to the left, there is a fantastic view of the city.
Arbour Stone Rise Pedestrian Bridge
Arbour Stone Rise Pedestrian BridgeGreat park in this area. Cross the bridge and walk or cycle to the left, there is a fantastic view of the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Take a stroll down 10th Avenue to check out some of the bars in Calgary. Keep an eye out for Craft Beerhall, National and CommonWealth
104 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWTake a stroll down 10th Avenue to check out some of the bars in Calgary. Keep an eye out for Craft Beerhall, National and CommonWealth
One of the largest sports bars in Alberta, right here on your doorstep! You can bowl, play pool, mini golf, bet on horses, or sit back and watch some games. I recommend the mushroom swiss burger.
11 locals recommend
Schanks
103 Crowfoot Terrace NWOne of the largest sports bars in Alberta, right here on your doorstep! You can bowl, play pool, mini golf, bet on horses, or sit back and watch some games. I recommend the mushroom swiss burger.
838 Crowfoot Crescent NW
Closest pub next to schanks
Proof
1302 1 St SWOne of the better cocktail bars in Calgary
Arts & Culture
17th Avenue is full of fantastic restaurants, bars and stores - a busy night scene Thursday - Saturday
147 locals recommend
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SW17th Avenue is full of fantastic restaurants, bars and stores - a busy night scene Thursday - Saturday
Go down to the Mission District to check out some great restaurants and bars. 17th ave/4th street
44 locals recommend
Mission
Go down to the Mission District to check out some great restaurants and bars. 17th ave/4th street
Restaurants, cafes, stores and gift shops line Stephen Avenue. Head down during lunch hours to catch some entertainment.
64 locals recommend
8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue SouthwestRestaurants, cafes, stores and gift shops line Stephen Avenue. Head down during lunch hours to catch some entertainment.
One of Calgary's oldest communities, Inglewood is known for it's arts and crafts and good food. Rouge, Blues Can and Spolumbos are must tries!
161 locals recommend
Inglewood
One of Calgary's oldest communities, Inglewood is known for it's arts and crafts and good food. Rouge, Blues Can and Spolumbos are must tries!
Kensington is a cute, funky little area with a great personality. Make sure you try out Vendome Cafe and Pulcinella's while you are there. Get off at the Sunnyside Station stop.
16 locals recommend
Pages Books On Kensington
1135 Kensington Rd NWKensington is a cute, funky little area with a great personality. Make sure you try out Vendome Cafe and Pulcinella's while you are there. Get off at the Sunnyside Station stop.
Great little area right by Prince's Island Park - Eau Claire holds quite a few festivals throughout the year
44 locals recommend
Eau Claire
Great little area right by Prince's Island Park - Eau Claire holds quite a few festivals throughout the year
Catch the newest flick here at the Crowfoot Cineplex Theatre.
35 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossing
91 Crowfoot Terrace NWCatch the newest flick here at the Crowfoot Cineplex Theatre.
Essentials
Amaranth Whole Foods Market
7 Arbour Lake Dr NWFor whole, organic foods
If you need to get any groceries, you can bet that Co-Op has just about everything.
Crowfoot Co-op Liquor Store
39 Crowfoot Way NWIf you need to get any groceries, you can bet that Co-Op has just about everything.
If you need to get any groceries, you can bet that Safeway has just about everything.
8 locals recommend
Safeway
5048 16 Ave NWIf you need to get any groceries, you can bet that Safeway has just about everything.
Community Natural Foods
1304 10 Ave SWHealthy Organic foods