Guest Guidebook
Food Scene
Great food and atmosphere
Eat in or take out
309, 4600 130 Ave SE
https://karmacalgary.com/
Karma Fine Indian Cuisine
Great food and atmosphere
Eat in or take out
309, 4600 130 Ave SE
https://karmacalgary.com/
Good atmosphere and food. Patio in the summer.
163 Quarry Park Blvd #1200
https://www.parkkitchen.ca/
8 abantu bendawo batusa
The Park Kitchen & Bar
163 Quarry Park BlvdGood atmosphere and food. Patio in the summer.
163 Quarry Park Blvd #1200
https://www.parkkitchen.ca/
Jon's Pizza
20 Douglas Woods Dr SEPizza - pick up or delivery
20 Douglas Woods Dr SE #20
https://www.jonspizzacalgary.com/
Super close to home. Casual. Order for pick-up.
11566 24 St SE #315
http://springvietnamesecuisine.com/
Spring Vietnamese Cuisine
11566 24 Street SoutheastSuper close to home. Casual. Order for pick-up.
11566 24 St SE #315
http://springvietnamesecuisine.com/
Great steakhouse. 12 minute drive
33 Sun Valley Blvd SE
http://www.cattlebaroncalgary.com/soon.html
7 abantu bendawo batusa
The Cattle Baron Alberta Steakhouse & Bar
33 Sun Valley Blvd SEGreat steakhouse. 12 minute drive
33 Sun Valley Blvd SE
http://www.cattlebaroncalgary.com/soon.html
Original Alberta style restaurant with wild game type meats on the menu and served in a historic house set in Fish Creek Park
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE
https://www.bvrrestaurant.com/
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SEOriginal Alberta style restaurant with wild game type meats on the menu and served in a historic house set in Fish Creek Park
15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE
https://www.bvrrestaurant.com/
Sunday Brunch in the Grandview Dining Room's beautiful setting on a private golf course in the foothills of the Rockies. In the winter the public can snowshoe and cross country ski around the course too.
Just outside of Calgary and only a 30 minute drive
1 Priddis Greens Dr, Priddis Greens, AB (29 km - 28 minute drive)
https://www.priddisgreens.com/Clubhouse/Clubhouse.aspx
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club
1 Priddis Greens DriveSunday Brunch in the Grandview Dining Room's beautiful setting on a private golf course in the foothills of the Rockies. In the winter the public can snowshoe and cross country ski around the course too.
Just outside of Calgary and only a 30 minute drive
1 Priddis Greens Dr, Priddis Greens, AB (29 km - 28 minute drive)
https://www.priddisgreens.com/Clubhouse/Clubhouse.aspx
Authentic Moroccan Dining - Dine in or order for delivery
11566 - 24 St SE
http://moroccantent.ca/
Moroccan Tent Restaurant
11566 24 St SEAuthentic Moroccan Dining - Dine in or order for delivery
11566 - 24 St SE
http://moroccantent.ca/
Very close - eat in restaurant or delivery or pick up
11566 - 24 St SE
http://www.douglaspekingexpress.com/
Douglas Peking Express
11566 24 Street SoutheastVery close - eat in restaurant or delivery or pick up
11566 - 24 St SE
http://www.douglaspekingexpress.com/
Very close. Dine in, take out and delivery.
11566 - 24 St SE #206
http://olivegrovepizzeria.ca/
Olive Grove Pizzeria
11566 24 Street SoutheastVery close. Dine in, take out and delivery.
11566 - 24 St SE #206
http://olivegrovepizzeria.ca/
Very close. Eat in or delivery. Opens at 7am
658, 11520 - 24 Street SE
https://rickysrestaurants.ca/locations/douglas-square/
Ricky's All Day Grill - Douglas Square
658 Douglas SquareVery close. Eat in or delivery. Opens at 7am
658, 11520 - 24 Street SE
https://rickysrestaurants.ca/locations/douglas-square/
Restaurant and bar, great food, great views from 40th floor downtown, cool modern 70's vibe. Highly recommend. Need reservations in advance
700 2 St SW #4000 (Scotia Building)
https://www.majortombar.ca/gallery
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Major Tom Bar
700 2 Street SouthwestRestaurant and bar, great food, great views from 40th floor downtown, cool modern 70's vibe. Highly recommend. Need reservations in advance
700 2 St SW #4000 (Scotia Building)
https://www.majortombar.ca/gallery
Filos Restaurant & Lounge
1221 Canyon Meadows Dr SE#38, 1221 Canyon Meadows Dr SE
https://www.filoscalgary.com/
Very close walking distant
11520 - 24 St SE
https://www.pennyblackcalgary.com/
Bull and Finch Neighborhood Pub
11520 24 Street SoutheastVery close walking distant
11520 - 24 St SE
https://www.pennyblackcalgary.com/
40 Riverglen Dr SE
https://www.thestationpubcalgary.com/
9 abantu bendawo batusa
The Station Pub + Grill (Riverbend)
40 Riverglen Dr SE40 Riverglen Dr SE
https://www.thestationpubcalgary.com/
Iconic restaurant in Banff
207 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
http://banffgrizzlyhouse.com/
20 abantu bendawo batusa
The Grizzly House
207 Banff AveIconic restaurant in Banff
207 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
http://banffgrizzlyhouse.com/
Big Rock Grill
5555 76 Avenue Southeast5555 - 76 Ave SE
https://bigrockgrill.com/
Great Italian restaurant owned by friends. Great food and atmosphere. Located on 17th Avenue, known as the belt line next to downtown. Walk the avenue for other shops and bars in the area.
823 - 17 Ave SW
https://buongiornos.ca/
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Buon Giorno Ristorante Italian
1201 17 Ave SWGreat Italian restaurant owned by friends. Great food and atmosphere. Located on 17th Avenue, known as the belt line next to downtown. Walk the avenue for other shops and bars in the area.
823 - 17 Ave SW
https://buongiornos.ca/
Locally sourced restaurant in cool atmosphere in historic building along the bow river. I cool setting and great for an after dinner stroll.
Simmons Building, 618 Confluence Way SE
http://www.charbar.ca/
85 abantu bendawo batusa
charbar
618 Confluence Way SELocally sourced restaurant in cool atmosphere in historic building along the bow river. I cool setting and great for an after dinner stroll.
Simmons Building, 618 Confluence Way SE
http://www.charbar.ca/
Drinks & Nightlife
Check for live music and events.
#1000, 11500 - 35 St SE
https://deerfootinn.com/
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Deerfoot Inn and Casino
11500 35 St SECheck for live music and events.
#1000, 11500 - 35 St SE
https://deerfootinn.com/
The Blues Can
1429 9 Ave SE1429 - 9 Ave SE
https://www.thebluescan.com/
Great for relaxing after shopping or just to hit a good pub
100 Anderson Rd SE
https://www.craftbeermarket.ca/locations/calgary-southcentre/
CRAFT Beer Market Southcentre
100 Anderson Rd SEGreat for relaxing after shopping or just to hit a good pub
100 Anderson Rd SE
https://www.craftbeermarket.ca/locations/calgary-southcentre/
Close to home
#1009, 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE
https://www.originaljoes.ca/
93 abantu bendawo batusa
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SWClose to home
#1009, 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE
https://www.originaljoes.ca/
My favorite lounge. Wine Wednesdays with half price bottles of wine and a fun atmosphere where people mingle. Good for a 35+ fun crowd. Great food too.
2118 - 33 Ave SW
http://merchantsyyc.com/
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Merchants Restaurant
2118 33 Ave SWMy favorite lounge. Wine Wednesdays with half price bottles of wine and a fun atmosphere where people mingle. Good for a 35+ fun crowd. Great food too.
2118 - 33 Ave SW
http://merchantsyyc.com/
Restaurant and bar, great food, great views from 40th floor downtown, cool modern 70's vibe. Highly recommend.
#4000, 700 - 2 St SW
https://www.majortombar.ca/
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Major Tom Bar
700 2 Street SouthwestRestaurant and bar, great food, great views from 40th floor downtown, cool modern 70's vibe. Highly recommend.
#4000, 700 - 2 St SW
https://www.majortombar.ca/
Prohibition-style speakeasy featuring an intimate vibe, cocktails, small plates & entry by password
The Devenish Building, 908 17 Avenue Southwest
https://www.bettylouslibrary.com/
39 abantu bendawo batusa
Betty Lou's Library
Prohibition-style speakeasy featuring an intimate vibe, cocktails, small plates & entry by password
The Devenish Building, 908 17 Avenue Southwest
https://www.bettylouslibrary.com/
Along the river with nice views and atmosphere the outdoor rooftop bar in the Simmons Building is a treat. Walk the riverside and treelined pathway and stop for icecream.
618 Confluence Way SE
http://rtbsimmons.ca/
57 abantu bendawo batusa
4th Spot Kitchen & Bar
2620 4 Street NorthwestAlong the river with nice views and atmosphere the outdoor rooftop bar in the Simmons Building is a treat. Walk the riverside and treelined pathway and stop for icecream.
618 Confluence Way SE
http://rtbsimmons.ca/
Parks & Nature
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
210 St. George's Drive NE
https://www.calgaryzoo.com/
745 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Calgary Zoo
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
210 St. George's Drive NE
https://www.calgaryzoo.com/
Banff Park is beautiful and an absolute must see. There area a gazillion outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, kayaking, camping etc etc etc
Also check out Banff Town for dinner, drinks, shopping, site seeing
1.5 hr drive (112 km) - perfect for a day trip
https://banffnationalpark.com/
https://banff.ca/
614 abantu bendawo batusa
Banff
Banff Park is beautiful and an absolute must see. There area a gazillion outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, kayaking, camping etc etc etc
Also check out Banff Town for dinner, drinks, shopping, site seeing
1.5 hr drive (112 km) - perfect for a day trip
https://banffnationalpark.com/
https://banff.ca/
Too many outdoor activities to list them all. Hiking, mountain biking, trail riding, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, fishing, scenic drive etc etc etc
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Kananaskis
Too many outdoor activities to list them all. Hiking, mountain biking, trail riding, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, fishing, scenic drive etc etc etc
Fish Creek Park is connected to my neighborhood by the bike path. Miles of trails to walk, run or bicycle minutes from my front door.
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/fish-creek-pp/
183 abantu bendawo batusa
Fish Creek Provincial Park
Fish Creek Park is connected to my neighborhood by the bike path. Miles of trails to walk, run or bicycle minutes from my front door.
https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/kananaskis/fish-creek-pp/
Arts & Culture
Igumbi leGlenbow
130 9 Ave SE130 - 9 Ave SE
https://www.glenbow.org/
Theatre Calgary
220 9 Ave SE220 - 9 Ave SE
https://www.theatrecalgary.com/
215 - 8 Ave SE
https://www.artscommons.ca/rentals/our-venues/martha-cohen-theatre
Martha Cohen Theatre
215 8 Ave SE215 - 8 Ave SE
https://www.artscommons.ca/rentals/our-venues/martha-cohen-theatre
Check the site for performances and shows
205 - 8 Ave SE
https://www.artscommons.ca/
92 abantu bendawo batusa
Arts Commons
205 8 Ave SECheck the site for performances and shows
205 - 8 Ave SE
https://www.artscommons.ca/
Beautiful building
450 years of music history and innovation, NMC’s collection is comprised of more than 2,000 pieces that help tell the stories of music in Canada
850 - 4 St SE
https://studiobell.ca/
261 abantu bendawo batusa
Studio Bell, indlu yezokwakha yezokuhamba kwamagugu
850 4 St SEBeautiful building
450 years of music history and innovation, NMC’s collection is comprised of more than 2,000 pieces that help tell the stories of music in Canada
850 - 4 St SE
https://studiobell.ca/
https://www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/attractions-and-exhibits/gasoline-alley-museum.html
Gasoline Alley Museum
1900 Heritage Dr SWhttps://www.heritagepark.ca/plan-your-visit/attractions-and-exhibits/gasoline-alley-museum.html
1900 Heritage Dr SW
https://www.heritagepark.ca/
290 abantu bendawo batusa
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SW1900 Heritage Dr SW
https://www.heritagepark.ca/
More than a Library!
Phenomenal Building and Architecture. Beautiful!
800 - 3 St SE
https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/central-library/
148 abantu bendawo batusa
Central Library
800 3 St SEMore than a Library!
Phenomenal Building and Architecture. Beautiful!
800 - 3 St SE
https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/central-library/
Country Farmer and Art Market and Horse Racing
306097 192 St W, Millarville, AB
https://www.millarvilleracetrack.com/
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Millarville Farmers Market
306097 192 Street WestCountry Farmer and Art Market and Horse Racing
306097 192 St W, Millarville, AB
https://www.millarvilleracetrack.com/
Shopping
163 Quarry Park Blvd
https://www.dollarama.com/en-CA/locations/ab/calgary-163-quarry-park-blvd-se?utm_source=G&utm_medium=LPM&utm_campaign=Dollarama
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Dollarama
163 Quarry Park Blvd163 Quarry Park Blvd
https://www.dollarama.com/en-CA/locations/ab/calgary-163-quarry-park-blvd-se?utm_source=G&utm_medium=LPM&utm_campaign=Dollarama
Calgary's biggest shopping mall
6455 Macleod Trail
https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-chinook-centre
175 abantu bendawo batusa
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailCalgary's biggest shopping mall
6455 Macleod Trail
https://shops.cadillacfairview.com/property/cf-chinook-centre
Southcentre Mall
100 Anderson Rd SE100 Anderson Rd SE
https://www.southcentremall.com/
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
11488 24 St SE3 minute walk or they will pick you up.
Rent by the week or month using your existing insurance. Contact them in advance to ensure your insurance will be accepted. Rates start at $275+5%GST
11580 24 St SE
https://woodautorentals.com/
Wood Automotive Group
11580 24 Street SoutheastRent by the week or month using your existing insurance. Contact them in advance to ensure your insurance will be accepted. Rates start at $275+5%GST
11580 24 St SE
https://woodautorentals.com/
App for Calgary Transit https://apps.apple.com/az/developer/transit-app-inc/id889728710
Calgary Transit
App for Calgary Transit https://apps.apple.com/az/developer/transit-app-inc/id889728710
My Fare is a mobile ticketing app that allows you to purchase and use fare products such as regular monthly and day passes, airport boarding pass, and single ride tickets directly from your mobile device
https://www.calgarytransit.com/content/transit/en/home/fares---passes/my-fare.html
Calgary Transit
My Fare is a mobile ticketing app that allows you to purchase and use fare products such as regular monthly and day passes, airport boarding pass, and single ride tickets directly from your mobile device
https://www.calgarytransit.com/content/transit/en/home/fares---passes/my-fare.html
https://rocketmanapp.com/regions/alberta/calgary/#:~:text=The%20Rocketman%20app%20uses%20feeds,to%20be%20at%20your%20stop.
Calgary Transit
https://rocketmanapp.com/regions/alberta/calgary/#:~:text=The%20Rocketman%20app%20uses%20feeds,to%20be%20at%20your%20stop.
Call or text (403) 299-9999
or use the App at https://www.thecheckergroup.com/
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Checker Cabs
316 Meridian Rd SECall or text (403) 299-9999
or use the App at https://www.thecheckergroup.com/
Associated Cabs
307 41 Avenue Northeast(403) 299-1111
or book on line at or with the App at https://www.associatedcab.ca/
UBER Rideshare
https://www.uber.com/global/en/cities/calgary/
Lyft HQ
185 Berry Sthttps://www.lyft.com/rider
https://alberta.communauto.com/hellocalgary/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOWSNDISZRz0KCQoj5tm7cSzGYvMjOgr120S3ZgGFSXRwNF0jbS1K2kaArhvEALw_wcB
VRTUCAR
346 Waverley Sthttps://alberta.communauto.com/hellocalgary/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw06OTBhC_ARIsAAU1yOWSNDISZRz0KCQoj5tm7cSzGYvMjOgr120S3ZgGFSXRwNF0jbS1K2kaArhvEALw_wcB
Essentials
7007 - 14 St SW
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/rgh/rgh.aspx
19 abantu bendawo batusa
Rockyview General Hospital
7007 14 St SW7007 - 14 St SW
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/rgh/rgh.aspx
Rexall
1110 Panatella Blvd NW160, 11520 - 24 St SE