Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Delicious Indian food at a little whole in the wall. Run by a lovely local family. Great prices for the quality. We highly recommend the Chicken Kali Mirch (The Spices Special)!
http://www.spicesindiacuisine.ca/
The Spices: East Indian Cuisine
2219 Centre Street NorthDelicious Indian food at a little whole in the wall. Run by a lovely local family. Great prices for the quality. We highly recommend the Chicken Kali Mirch (The Spices Special)!
http://www.spicesindiacuisine.ca/
Delicious and authentic Thai food imported straight from Thailand.
http://whiteelephantcuisinecalgary.com/
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White Elephant Thai Cuisine
1808 19 St NEDelicious and authentic Thai food imported straight from Thailand.
http://whiteelephantcuisinecalgary.com/
Nearby Middle Eastern Deli with outdoor patio.
http://tazzafresh.com/
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Tazza Deli & Grill
1105 1 Ave NENearby Middle Eastern Deli with outdoor patio.
http://tazzafresh.com/
Hearty breakfast fare served in a century-old Eau Claire & Bow River Lumber Company building.
http://1886buffalocafe.ca/
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1886 Buffalo Cafe - Best Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant
255 Barclay Parade SWHearty breakfast fare served in a century-old Eau Claire & Bow River Lumber Company building.
http://1886buffalocafe.ca/
Score one of Calgary's best burgers a short walk from our place.
http://www.burger320.com/portfolio/burger-320/
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Burger 320
814 1 Ave NEScore one of Calgary's best burgers a short walk from our place.
http://www.burger320.com/portfolio/burger-320/
Calgary's most popular ice cream stop! Even Justin Trudeau had to give it a try. Local, artisanal, and small batch, this is just what you need on a hot day. They always have new creations and seasonal flavours to try out.
http://villageicecream.com/
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SECalgary's most popular ice cream stop! Even Justin Trudeau had to give it a try. Local, artisanal, and small batch, this is just what you need on a hot day. They always have new creations and seasonal flavours to try out.
http://villageicecream.com/
Popular ramen noodle house at noon. Get there fast because when they sell out for the day...no ramen for you!
http://www.shikimenya.ca/
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Shiki Menya
824 1 Ave NEPopular ramen noodle house at noon. Get there fast because when they sell out for the day...no ramen for you!
http://www.shikimenya.ca/
They use duck fat to fry just about everything (vegetarians/vegans beware). Enough said.
Also, the menu is huge so give yourself plenty of time.
http://eatoeb.com/
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OEB
222 5 Avenue SouthwestThey use duck fat to fry just about everything (vegetarians/vegans beware). Enough said.
Also, the menu is huge so give yourself plenty of time.
http://eatoeb.com/
Award winning restaurant located on Prince's Island by Eau Clair. In the summer they offer take away picnic baskets to enjoy in the park. Good for breakfast, lunch, or a romantic dinner.
http://www.river-cafe.com/home/
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River Cafe
Award winning restaurant located on Prince's Island by Eau Clair. In the summer they offer take away picnic baskets to enjoy in the park. Good for breakfast, lunch, or a romantic dinner.
http://www.river-cafe.com/home/
Local coffee roasters located in historic Simmons building in upcoming East Village.
https://www.philsebastian.com/
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Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Simmons Building Cafe
618 Confluence Way SELocal coffee roasters located in historic Simmons building in upcoming East Village.
https://www.philsebastian.com/
Sushi Bar Zipang
1010 1 Ave NESushi!
http://zipang.ca/
Solid choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. One of our go-to choices. Small, independently owned, neighbourhood business. They use locally produced and organic ingredients.
http://www.bluestardiner.ca/
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Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NESolid choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. One of our go-to choices. Small, independently owned, neighbourhood business. They use locally produced and organic ingredients.
http://www.bluestardiner.ca/
Absolutely amazing baking that all started from a guy delivering bread out of a baby carrier attached to his bicycle. In the historic Simmons building in Eau Claire with river views.
http://sidewalkcitizenbakery.com/
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Sidewalk Citizen Bakery
618 Confluence Way SEAbsolutely amazing baking that all started from a guy delivering bread out of a baby carrier attached to his bicycle. In the historic Simmons building in Eau Claire with river views.
http://sidewalkcitizenbakery.com/
Drinks & Nightlife
Homestyle food and drink in heart of Eau Claire. Sit back and watch the action on the patio of this neat old building turned into a pub.
http://www.barleymillcalgary.com/
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The Bow River Barley Mill
201 Barclay Parade SWHomestyle food and drink in heart of Eau Claire. Sit back and watch the action on the patio of this neat old building turned into a pub.
http://www.barleymillcalgary.com/
A stylish, yet approachable, neighbourhood gathering place serving cocktails, fine spirits, craft beer, wine & food. They also have a classic full-service barber shop...if you want to have a beer while getting just a bit off the top.
http://www.cannibale.ca/
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Cannibale Barbershop & Cocktails
813 1 Ave NEA stylish, yet approachable, neighbourhood gathering place serving cocktails, fine spirits, craft beer, wine & food. They also have a classic full-service barber shop...if you want to have a beer while getting just a bit off the top.
http://www.cannibale.ca/
Casual wine bistro & cellar downtown with live music. The cellar has a neat under-ground New York club kind of vibe with regular live shows.
http://www.wine-ohs.com/
Wine Bar Calgary
Casual wine bistro & cellar downtown with live music. The cellar has a neat under-ground New York club kind of vibe with regular live shows.
http://www.wine-ohs.com/
Large brewery with over 100 craft beer on tap! Great for groups.
http://craftbeermarket.ca/calgary
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CRAFT Beer Market Calgary Downtown
345 10 Ave SWLarge brewery with over 100 craft beer on tap! Great for groups.
http://craftbeermarket.ca/calgary
Sightseeing
Isibhuloho Sesithandwa
Peace BridgeI-Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWUmkhumbi we-Wonderland
110 6 Ave SE8 Avenue Southwest
8 Avenue Southwest Stephen Ave - walking street
Calgary's oldest neighbourhood, established in 1875. Now an artsy, eclectic area that's fun to stroll and check out the sights and shops.
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Inglewood
Calgary's oldest neighbourhood, established in 1875. Now an artsy, eclectic area that's fun to stroll and check out the sights and shops.
Parks & Nature
Provincial Park loved by locals. Less touristy & crowded then Banff/Lake Louise. Lots of great hikes!
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Kananaskis
Provincial Park loved by locals. Less touristy & crowded then Banff/Lake Louise. Lots of great hikes!
Obviously.
Some of the most iconic mountain scenes in Canada. Just be prepared to battle crowds in summer.
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Banff
Obviously.
Some of the most iconic mountain scenes in Canada. Just be prepared to battle crowds in summer.
If you dare to brave the crowds you will be rewarded with the most well known image of the Canadian Rocky Mountains from the Chateau at Lake Louise.
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Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore TrailIf you dare to brave the crowds you will be rewarded with the most well known image of the Canadian Rocky Mountains from the Chateau at Lake Louise.
Our favourite National Park. A bit of a drive from Calgary, but so many amazing sites to see: Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, Kicking Horse River (site of up to class 5 white water rafting), Lake O'Hara, Spiral Tunnels, and the cutest little Canadian city... Field, BC.
It may be the smaller of all the parks, but it doesn't disappoint!
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Yoho National Park Of Canada
Our favourite National Park. A bit of a drive from Calgary, but so many amazing sites to see: Emerald Lake, Takakkaw Falls, Wapta Falls, Kicking Horse River (site of up to class 5 white water rafting), Lake O'Hara, Spiral Tunnels, and the cutest little Canadian city... Field, BC.
It may be the smaller of all the parks, but it doesn't disappoint!
Small dog friendly park near our home with some spectacular views of downtown, river and mountains. Looks just as good at night as it does during the day.
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Rotary Park
617 1 St NESmall dog friendly park near our home with some spectacular views of downtown, river and mountains. Looks just as good at night as it does during the day.
Newly developed park on the same island as the Zoo. Has playgrounds, a man-made hill for tobogganing in winter, waterpark and small beach.
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St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NENewly developed park on the same island as the Zoo. Has playgrounds, a man-made hill for tobogganing in winter, waterpark and small beach.
Arts & Culture
Igumbi leGlenbow
130 9 Ave SEThe Grand
608 1 St SWhttp://www.theatrejunction.com/
Shopping
A hybrid boutique, workshop space, and cafe that hosts a variety of handcrafted goods made by Canadian and local artists. They also host classes and group crafting with local artists.
http://www.greatergoodsco.ca/
Greater Goods
606 Meredith Rd NEA hybrid boutique, workshop space, and cafe that hosts a variety of handcrafted goods made by Canadian and local artists. They also host classes and group crafting with local artists.
http://www.greatergoodsco.ca/
Essentials
Gas and snacks! Everything you might need in order to hit the road.
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Petro-Canada
630 1 Ave NEGas and snacks! Everything you might need in order to hit the road.