Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Bridgette Bar is located in the heart of Calgary’s Design District, surrounded by contemporary furniture showrooms and art galleries. Everything from the modern décor to the food on the plate has been carefully curated for a first class dining experience.
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Bridgette Bar
739 10 Ave SWBridgette Bar is located in the heart of Calgary’s Design District, surrounded by contemporary furniture showrooms and art galleries. Everything from the modern décor to the food on the plate has been carefully curated for a first class dining experience.
Italy is a country of breathtaking beauty, both the land and the people. It is this beauty that is the inspiration for Bonterra, a lively and spirited Italian Trattoria. Chef Glen Manzer prepares contemporary Italian fare with the emphasis on simple, fresh ingredients with an exciting twist
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Bonterra Trattoria
1016 8 St SWItaly is a country of breathtaking beauty, both the land and the people. It is this beauty that is the inspiration for Bonterra, a lively and spirited Italian Trattoria. Chef Glen Manzer prepares contemporary Italian fare with the emphasis on simple, fresh ingredients with an exciting twist
Classic traditional to creative and diverse menu choices for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Chef driven and farm to table concept. Nowait guest app. Reservations accepted Monday to Friday. Three central locations to dine. Something for everyone. Named best brunch by Where Magazine and Best of Calgary 2017.
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OEB
222 5 Avenue SouthwestClassic traditional to creative and diverse menu choices for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Chef driven and farm to table concept. Nowait guest app. Reservations accepted Monday to Friday. Three central locations to dine. Something for everyone. Named best brunch by Where Magazine and Best of Calgary 2017.
Caesar's Steakhouse is a Calgary tradition. Undeniably old school, Caesar’s has been captivating diners since 1972. Featuring the finest beef Alberta has to offer, aged a minimum of 28 days for enhanced taste and optimum tenderness.
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Caesar's Steak House & Lounge
512 4 Ave SWCaesar's Steakhouse is a Calgary tradition. Undeniably old school, Caesar’s has been captivating diners since 1972. Featuring the finest beef Alberta has to offer, aged a minimum of 28 days for enhanced taste and optimum tenderness.
As part of the Teatro Group’s family of restaurants, Alforno Bakery & Café upholds our practice of offering only the finest ingredients to our guests. Since the opening of our flagship restaurant in 1993, we have been proud members of Calgary’s vibrant downtown culinary scene. Situated in the heart of Eau Claire, Alforno offers freshly baked, house-made pastries & bread as well as brunch, lunch & dinner.
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Alforno Bakery & Cafe
222 7 St SWAs part of the Teatro Group’s family of restaurants, Alforno Bakery & Café upholds our practice of offering only the finest ingredients to our guests. Since the opening of our flagship restaurant in 1993, we have been proud members of Calgary’s vibrant downtown culinary scene. Situated in the heart of Eau Claire, Alforno offers freshly baked, house-made pastries & bread as well as brunch, lunch & dinner.
Ultramodern outpost featuring contemporary Vietnamese cuisine & craft cocktails in a sleek interior.
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Raw Bar
119 12 Ave SWUltramodern outpost featuring contemporary Vietnamese cuisine & craft cocktails in a sleek interior.
Local ice cream shop that specializes in local, fresh ingredients!
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Village Ice Cream
431 10 Ave SELocal ice cream shop that specializes in local, fresh ingredients!
Proof
1302 1 St SWQuirky cocktails
Funky little place, imagine Alice in Wonderland meets abstract artist.
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Yellow Door Bistro
119 12 Ave SWFunky little place, imagine Alice in Wonderland meets abstract artist.
Newly opened in the heart of Chinatown serving Thai rolled ice cream using original recipes created from scratch. A number of gourmet flavours are freshly prepared daily. Dine in or take out.
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Sweet Tooth Ice Cream
206 Centre St SNewly opened in the heart of Chinatown serving Thai rolled ice cream using original recipes created from scratch. A number of gourmet flavours are freshly prepared daily. Dine in or take out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Commonwealth Bar & Stage is an old warehouse converted to a revelrous night destination in Calgary’s downtown that is the only venue to feature two distinct floors of sound and a vintage fashion-forward aesthetic - for the simple purpose of delivering a good time with good music. The Commonwealth concept grew from a passionate music background shared by the owners (acclaimed DJs and producers) and the need for a mid-sized nightclub that would introduce creativity and discerning music to the standard nightclub model.
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Commonwealth Night Club
731 10 Ave SWCommonwealth Bar & Stage is an old warehouse converted to a revelrous night destination in Calgary’s downtown that is the only venue to feature two distinct floors of sound and a vintage fashion-forward aesthetic - for the simple purpose of delivering a good time with good music. The Commonwealth concept grew from a passionate music background shared by the owners (acclaimed DJs and producers) and the need for a mid-sized nightclub that would introduce creativity and discerning music to the standard nightclub model.
ENJOY SOME PURE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY There’s no place that embodies the spirit of fun more than Casino Calgary. It’s north east Calgary’s only Casino and it’s easily one of the best places to play in Western Canada.
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Pure Casino Calgary
1420 Meridian Rd NEENJOY SOME PURE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY There’s no place that embodies the spirit of fun more than Casino Calgary. It’s north east Calgary’s only Casino and it’s easily one of the best places to play in Western Canada.
Aussie Rules Piano Bar set out in 2002 to change the piano bar scene forever.
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Aussie Rules Piano Bar
1002 37 Street SWAussie Rules Piano Bar set out in 2002 to change the piano bar scene forever.
Lively nightspot featuring eclectic tunes from house music to disco on a DJ–spun dance floor
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Habitat Living Sound
1217 1 St SWLively nightspot featuring eclectic tunes from house music to disco on a DJ–spun dance floor
The Hifi Club blurs the lines between live music venue, dance club and art gallery. Located in Calgary’s Beltline district, The club hosts leading local acts and some of the most influential artists from around the world.
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The Hifi Club
219 10 Ave SWThe Hifi Club blurs the lines between live music venue, dance club and art gallery. Located in Calgary’s Beltline district, The club hosts leading local acts and some of the most influential artists from around the world.
Cowboys Casino
421 12 Ave SENightclub and Casino all-in-one!
St. James Corner Restaurant & Irish Pub
1219 1 St SWLocal pub with good eats
Sightseeing
Located at the top of the Calgary Tower, SKY 360 is a revolving restaurant and bar that offers spectacular food, inviting contemporary design and an award-winning wine program. This unique dining destination towers above the rest.
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I-Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWLocated at the top of the Calgary Tower, SKY 360 is a revolving restaurant and bar that offers spectacular food, inviting contemporary design and an award-winning wine program. This unique dining destination towers above the rest.
Downtown Calgary is all about original experiences – the city's finest and most unique shopping, dining and entertainment. Tap into the pulse of the city: sample cuisine, catch a matinee, live music, or visit some of Calgary's finest boutiques and niche shops. With over 3,000 businesses to choose from you never have to do the same thing twice. Spanning a 120-block radius there are endless new daytime adventures.
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Downtown
Downtown Calgary is all about original experiences – the city's finest and most unique shopping, dining and entertainment. Tap into the pulse of the city: sample cuisine, catch a matinee, live music, or visit some of Calgary's finest boutiques and niche shops. With over 3,000 businesses to choose from you never have to do the same thing twice. Spanning a 120-block radius there are endless new daytime adventures.
The original downtown Calgary and home to many iconic little shops.
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Inglewood
The original downtown Calgary and home to many iconic little shops.
Newest inner city neighborhood with great walks and iconic buildings.
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East Village
Newest inner city neighborhood with great walks and iconic buildings.
Parks & Nature
Take in the wonder of the Rocky Mountains as you challenge gravity on the rollercoaster, or beat the heat on the log ride. With 32 rides, 24 food locations, 23 games, live entertainment and a 3D theatre, there is something for everyone in the family.
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Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33Take in the wonder of the Rocky Mountains as you challenge gravity on the rollercoaster, or beat the heat on the log ride. With 32 rides, 24 food locations, 23 games, live entertainment and a 3D theatre, there is something for everyone in the family.
Enjoy the city skyline on one side, and the Bow River on the other!
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Riverwalk Calgary
RiverWalkEnjoy the city skyline on one side, and the Bow River on the other!
Central Memorial Park is a park located in central Calgary's Beltline district. Sometimes referred to as Central Park or as Memorial Park, the area is home to the Memorial Park Library, an equestrian statue of Russell Lambert Boyle, and a cenotaph.
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I-Central Memorial Park
1221 2 St SWCentral Memorial Park is a park located in central Calgary's Beltline district. Sometimes referred to as Central Park or as Memorial Park, the area is home to the Memorial Park Library, an equestrian statue of Russell Lambert Boyle, and a cenotaph.
St Pat's is a great summer place with lots to do and many times there are all kinds venues set up for special occasions. Family and friends can stay the whole day and never be bored. Note try to visit when the special events are on because it is a blast.
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St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NESt Pat's is a great summer place with lots to do and many times there are all kinds venues set up for special occasions. Family and friends can stay the whole day and never be bored. Note try to visit when the special events are on because it is a blast.
Arts & Culture
Alberta Theatre Projects is a Calgary-based, not-for-profit, professional theatre company that celebrates the art of live theatre. Based in The Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons in downtown Calgary, the company produces world-calibre shows with a focus on new works of theatre, plays by Canadian playwrights, and contemporary theatre from around the world.
Alberta Theatre Projects
220 9 Ave SEAlberta Theatre Projects is a Calgary-based, not-for-profit, professional theatre company that celebrates the art of live theatre. Based in The Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons in downtown Calgary, the company produces world-calibre shows with a focus on new works of theatre, plays by Canadian playwrights, and contemporary theatre from around the world.
Experience original exhibitions and fabulous shopping at the Alberta Craft Gallery in Calgary.
Alberta Craft Gallery
1721 King EdwardExperience original exhibitions and fabulous shopping at the Alberta Craft Gallery in Calgary.
Alberta Ballet is one of Canada’s premier dance companies and grounds its artistic vision in a commi
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Alberta Ballet - Creative Offices
141 18 Ave SWAlberta Ballet is one of Canada’s premier dance companies and grounds its artistic vision in a commi
Multitheatre venue showcasing eclectic music, plays & dance, plus film, comedy & visual art.
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Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SEMultitheatre venue showcasing eclectic music, plays & dance, plus film, comedy & visual art.
Shopping
Over 150 stores including Sears, Wal-Mart and Shopper's Drug Mart.
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marlborough mall
Over 150 stores including Sears, Wal-Mart and Shopper's Drug Mart.
Korite International
3953 112 Ave SEKORITE is the direct source of the finest ammolite available.
CF Chinook Centre is Calgary’s largest shopping, dining and entertainment destination.
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CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailCF Chinook Centre is Calgary’s largest shopping, dining and entertainment destination.
The Calgary Farmers' Market is the place to go if handmade sausage, artisan bread, fruit wines and fresh local produce sound to you like "tonight's dinner." Vendors at this year-round market bring in products from local farms each week.
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Isitolo sabaFama eCalgary
510 77 Ave SEThe Calgary Farmers' Market is the place to go if handmade sausage, artisan bread, fruit wines and fresh local produce sound to you like "tonight's dinner." Vendors at this year-round market bring in products from local farms each week.
Beyond Scarf
908 17 Ave SWOnline and in-store boutique selling independently made scarves and more.
Make the information desk at Bankers Hall your first stop on your downtown shopping tour.
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Bankers Hall
Make the information desk at Bankers Hall your first stop on your downtown shopping tour.
Alberta Boot Company is the place to go if you’re in the market for a pair of expertly made, perfectly fitted cowboy boots. From working cowboys and mounted police officers, to politicians, celebrities and everyday folk, this specialty store has been outfitting customers for more than 30 years.
Alberta Boot Company
121 50 Ave SEAlberta Boot Company is the place to go if you’re in the market for a pair of expertly made, perfectly fitted cowboy boots. From working cowboys and mounted police officers, to politicians, celebrities and everyday folk, this specialty store has been outfitting customers for more than 30 years.
Great large shopping mall, enjoy Calgary's low tax rate and Canada's low Canadian dollar.
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6455 Macleod Trail SWGreat large shopping mall, enjoy Calgary's low tax rate and Canada's low Canadian dollar.
Essentials
Glenmore Coin Laundry & Dry Cleaning
6624 Centre St SChatters Hair Salon
317 7 Ave SWChatters Salon is the leader in the hair beauty industry in Canada.
Centre Point Grocery
101 101 14 Ave SEAttached to the condo building, you don't even have to go outside!
Sunterra Market, Keynote
200 12 Ave SEUpscale grocery store