Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
One of the best Pizzas I've ever had, all fresh never frozen ingredients and yes they sell out of pulled pork pizzas on a regular basis so you have to order early.
16 locals recommend
Pizza Bob's Classic Pie
2610 Kensington Rd NWOne of the best Pizzas I've ever had, all fresh never frozen ingredients and yes they sell out of pulled pork pizzas on a regular basis so you have to order early.
Great little bakery and coffee shop. They're open every day and make some fantastic bread. It gets busy and the service can get slow but the quality is never compromised.
42 locals recommend
Lazy Loaf & Kettle
8 Parkdale Crescent NWGreat little bakery and coffee shop. They're open every day and make some fantastic bread. It gets busy and the service can get slow but the quality is never compromised.
Globefish Kensington
332 14 St NWNever a disappointment, a very reliable sushi joint!
This restaurant cannot be pigeonholed into any specific genre of food. The menu is unique and original with incredible flavors and textures.
Some local favorites are the broccoli, tartar, rabbit and bacon pate, fresh oysters and celery root. For a larger plates share the braised short rib and finish with a cheese platter. Basically you cannot go wrong. Everything is amazing.
43 locals recommend
Pigeonhole
306 17 Ave SWThis restaurant cannot be pigeonholed into any specific genre of food. The menu is unique and original with incredible flavors and textures.
Some local favorites are the broccoli, tartar, rabbit and bacon pate, fresh oysters and celery root. For a larger plates share the braised short rib and finish with a cheese platter. Basically you cannot go wrong. Everything is amazing.
Amazing family style service, and unbelievable cocktails. Try The Catholic, #Immigrant or Slap your Mama......
They're expensive but so good, and if there's only a couple of you sit at the bar to watch how they make all the drinks. It's a great show.
34 locals recommend
Cleaver
524 17 Ave SWAmazing family style service, and unbelievable cocktails. Try The Catholic, #Immigrant or Slap your Mama......
They're expensive but so good, and if there's only a couple of you sit at the bar to watch how they make all the drinks. It's a great show.
Not quite a greasy spoon, they have a solid and consistent breakfast.
9 locals recommend
Indian Express YYC
1126 Kensington Rd NWNot quite a greasy spoon, they have a solid and consistent breakfast.
Arts & Culture
It's always worth checking out what's going on here, it's old, it's homey, it's quirky and it's fun.
50 locals recommend
Plaza Theatre
1133 Kensington Rd NWIt's always worth checking out what's going on here, it's old, it's homey, it's quirky and it's fun.
Drinks & Nightlife
If it's a warm spring/summer/fall evening this is a must to sit back, relax and enjoy a pint under the lights and sky.
21 locals recommend
Oak Tree Tavern
124 10 St NWIf it's a warm spring/summer/fall evening this is a must to sit back, relax and enjoy a pint under the lights and sky.
Everything Else
Beginner to Pro, just about every winter and summer sport you can imagine. WinSport has great instruction, a great terrain park and if you're feeling adventurous you can take the zip line.
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWBeginner to Pro, just about every winter and summer sport you can imagine. WinSport has great instruction, a great terrain park and if you're feeling adventurous you can take the zip line.
If you haven't been it's a must see, breathtaking. Just make sure you stop at the toll booth as you enter the Banff Park gate and pay for your visit.
614 locals recommend
Banff
If you haven't been it's a must see, breathtaking. Just make sure you stop at the toll booth as you enter the Banff Park gate and pay for your visit.
Sightseeing
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWHeritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWPeace Bridge
Peace BridgeThe most photographed location in the city.
Parks & Nature
What you need to go Rafting in Calgary:
A Raft –
You need a boat that is large enough to accommodate your family. You can purchase them at places like Canadian Tire, or you can rent them.
Life Jackets –
All persons in a raft must be wearing a PFD (personal Floatation Device) at all times. Bylaw officers will ticket you for failing to comply. Please set a good example for your children and wear one, even when the water is only ankle deep…
16 locals recommend
Lazy Day Raft Rentals
720 3 St NWWhat you need to go Rafting in Calgary:
A Raft –
You need a boat that is large enough to accommodate your family. You can purchase them at places like Canadian Tire, or you can rent them.
Life Jackets –
All persons in a raft must be wearing a PFD (personal Floatation Device) at all times. Bylaw officers will ticket you for failing to comply. Please set a good example for your children and wear one, even when the water is only ankle deep…
Nose Hill Park
6465 14 St NWLong hikes and amazing views. Bring water and enjoy the views.
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWLazy day? Bring a picnic and the family
Shopping
They have a great variety and they're all stylists. It's a great place to pick up an outfit.
8 locals recommend
espy experience
1009 9 Ave SEThey have a great variety and they're all stylists. It's a great place to pick up an outfit.