Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Lotus Fine Indian Cuisine
3843 19 St NWIt's a 2 minute walk from the house and they have great Indian food!
Organic, locally sourced food - open early morning until late evening.
47 locals recommend
Dairy Lane Cafe
319 19 St NWOrganic, locally sourced food - open early morning until late evening.
NOtaBLE - The Restaurant
4611 Bowness Rd NWDelicious food!
Empire Shawarma - Donair & Falafel
787 Northmount Dr NWAwesome home made hummus and other Middle Eastern foods.
Salsita Mexican Food Market
777 Northmount Dr NWTheir guacamole is exceptional!
Independent coffee shop with occasional live music.
They only take cash here.
9 locals recommend
Weeds Cafe
1903 20 Ave NWIndependent coffee shop with occasional live music.
They only take cash here.
Edelweiss Village
1921 20 Ave NWDelicious German Bakery!
Prairie Mill Bread Co
4820 Northland Drive NorthwestGorgeous breads! Try the Banana bread!
http://www.prairiemillbread.com/
Jimmy’s A&A
1401 20 Ave NWIt's all soooo good!
Great Thai food, lovely ambiance and occasional live music.
13 locals recommend
Jurees Thai Place Restaurant
2055 16 Ave NWGreat Thai food, lovely ambiance and occasional live music.
If you go to the mountains, stop in Canmore and have a meal at Crazyweeds. You won't be disappointed!
158 locals recommend
Crazyweed Kitchen
1600 Railway AveIf you go to the mountains, stop in Canmore and have a meal at Crazyweeds. You won't be disappointed!
This is one of my favorite places to get a tea or healthy lunch in Canmore
128 locals recommend
Communitea Cafe
117-1001 6 AveThis is one of my favorite places to get a tea or healthy lunch in Canmore
Wild Flour Bakery
211 Bear StSuch a nice coffee shop before wandering around Banff!
Just a 5 minute walk along the river pathway for food and some live music!
13 locals recommend
Angel's Cafe
4105 Montgomery View NWJust a 5 minute walk along the river pathway for food and some live music!
Lazy Loaf & Kettle
8 Parkdale Crescent NWGreat little cafe, walking distance from the town home.
NOtaBLE - The Restaurant
4611 Bowness Rd NWParks & Nature
Lots of trails to wander through up here and a great view of the city too!
189 locals recommend
Nose Hill Park
6465 14 St NWLots of trails to wander through up here and a great view of the city too!
Confederation Park
905 30 Ave NWGorgeous park, walking distance from the house.
Edworthy Park
5050 Spruce Dr SWyou cannot beat a walk around the river!
Essentials
Safeway Brentwood
3636 Brentwood Rd NWLondon Drugs
711 Northmount Dr NW
711 Northmount Drive NorthwestA short walk from the house (go through the alley way to Northmount Drive).
Arts & Culture
Amazing exhibits here and a great way to learn more about Indigenous culture.
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEAmazing exhibits here and a great way to learn more about Indigenous culture.
Rozsa Centre
206 University Ct NWExcellent public talks featured here
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWUsually featuring independent films.
Lots always going on at Arts Commons. Definitely check their website to see what's on during your Calgary stay. https://www.artscommons.ca/
92 locals recommend
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SELots always going on at Arts Commons. Definitely check their website to see what's on during your Calgary stay. https://www.artscommons.ca/
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
1415 14 Ave NWDrinks & Nightlife
The Kilkenny Irish Pub
3630 Brentwood Rd NWJamesons Pub
3790 Brentwood Road NorthwestLots of sports TV's here!
Sightseeing
Banff Avenue
Banff AvenueA trip to Calgary is not complete without going to the mountains!
Home to the 1988 winter Olympics with lots to offer now including skiing, bobsled track, mountain biking trails and more!
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWHome to the 1988 winter Olympics with lots to offer now including skiing, bobsled track, mountain biking trails and more!
Entertainment & Activities
Olympic Oval
288 Collegiate Blvd NWGo watch the speed skaters!
Lots of movie theaters here featuring the latest blockbuster!
35 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Crowfoot Crossing
91 Crowfoot Terrace NWLots of movie theaters here featuring the latest blockbuster!