Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SWLocated in the over 100 year old Simon Building. A short taxi ride away and so worth it. Charbar specializing in seafood and meat with an Argentina flare. Spectacular views facing the Riverwalk.
85 locals recommend
charbar
618 Confluence Way SELocated in the over 100 year old Simon Building. A short taxi ride away and so worth it. Charbar specializing in seafood and meat with an Argentina flare. Spectacular views facing the Riverwalk.
Calgary's newest cocktail bar through a secret entrance. Parisian glamour meets the prohibition era at Betty Lou's Library. A must do!
39 locals recommend
Betty Lou's Library
Calgary's newest cocktail bar through a secret entrance. Parisian glamour meets the prohibition era at Betty Lou's Library. A must do!
UNA Takeaway
616 17 Ave SWBest kale salad in town. Really! And the pizza is amazing.
TEN Degrees Chocolate is a family-owned and operated bean-to-bar chocolate factory, café, and dessert lounge. We make small-batch chocolate using ethically sourced cacao beans, and local natural ingredients as well as organic sugar.
TEN Degrees Chocolate
818 16 Avenue SouthwestTEN Degrees Chocolate is a family-owned and operated bean-to-bar chocolate factory, café, and dessert lounge. We make small-batch chocolate using ethically sourced cacao beans, and local natural ingredients as well as organic sugar.
Parks & Nature
Pictureesque green space which has the distinction of being the city's oldest park. A great place for a picnic.
31 locals recommend
Central Memorial Park
1221 2 St SWPictureesque green space which has the distinction of being the city's oldest park. A great place for a picnic.
Elbow River Pathway
Elbow River PathwayStroll down the pathway - one of the nicest in the city.
Entertainment & Activities
Central Library named to Time magazine's World's Greatest Places. The magazine gives credit to Norwegian architectural firm Snohetta, and makes note of the beautiful materials and esthetic, noting it is "flooded with natural light and features several esthetic odes to its native land: walls made of cedar from nearby British Columbia, a curved facade meant to evoke cloud arches formed by the region's Chinook winds.
National Music Centre’s space showcases the collection, which includes over 2,000 rare instruments and artifacts including the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, the TONTO synthesizer, and one of Elton John's pianos, along with the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame collections. Its interior is clad with 226,000 custom glazed terracotta tiles which were made in Germany and fired in the Netherlands.Bell Canada paid $10 million for naming rights for the centre, for 12 years.
261 locals recommend
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SENational Music Centre’s space showcases the collection, which includes over 2,000 rare instruments and artifacts including the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, the TONTO synthesizer, and one of Elton John's pianos, along with the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame collections. Its interior is clad with 226,000 custom glazed terracotta tiles which were made in Germany and fired in the Netherlands.Bell Canada paid $10 million for naming rights for the centre, for 12 years.
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city's southwestern edge. As Canada's second largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions. Hint - stop at the bakery for freshly baked Cinnamon Buns. Yum!
135 locals recommend
Heritage park
Heritage ParkHeritage Park Historical Village is a historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city's southwestern edge. As Canada's second largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions. Hint - stop at the bakery for freshly baked Cinnamon Buns. Yum!
The Glenbow Museum is an art and history regional museum in the city of Calgary. The museum focuses on Western Canadian history and culture, including Indigenous perspectives.
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEThe Glenbow Museum is an art and history regional museum in the city of Calgary. The museum focuses on Western Canadian history and culture, including Indigenous perspectives.
TELUS Spark Science Centre is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary.
362 locals recommend
TELUS Spark
TELUS Spark Science Centre is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary.
Shopping
A modern day general store full of unique, vintage and one of a kind pieces.
16 locals recommend
Steeling Home
1010 17 Ave SWA modern day general store full of unique, vintage and one of a kind pieces.
Nordstrom Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod Trail SWHolt Renfrew
510 8 Ave SWCanada's specialty retailer of luxury brands.
We are 100% committed to creating clothing that’s Smart (technical and functional), Easy to Love (comfort and style), and Built to Last (timeless quality vs. fast and disposable).
Kit and Ace
800 16 Avenue SouthwestWe are 100% committed to creating clothing that’s Smart (technical and functional), Easy to Love (comfort and style), and Built to Last (timeless quality vs. fast and disposable).
Drinks & Nightlife
On the wall at the back of the Una, a portrait of a French bulldog marks the entrance to Frenchie Wine Bar. This tucked away spot features a curated list of natural and organic wines that come from small, unique producers.
6 locals recommend
Frenchie Wine Bar
616 17 Avenue SouthwestOn the wall at the back of the Una, a portrait of a French bulldog marks the entrance to Frenchie Wine Bar. This tucked away spot features a curated list of natural and organic wines that come from small, unique producers.