Guidebook for Calgary
Food Scene
Coffee, breakfast, sandwiches and burgers, ice cream…kid friendly, on the river.
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Angel's Cafe
4105 Montgomery View NWCoffee, breakfast, sandwiches and burgers, ice cream…kid friendly, on the river.
Baked goods, sandwiches, breakfast, coffee…all round good place.
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Lazy Loaf & Kettle
8 Parkdale Crescent NWBaked goods, sandwiches, breakfast, coffee…all round good place.
UNA Takeaway
616 17 Ave SWGreat pizza, salads, atmosphere, wine….
This is an extremely popular restaurant, close to our place with a renowned chef. Be sure to make a reservation and check out trip advisor reviews!
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NOtaBLE - The Restaurant
4611 Bowness Rd NWThis is an extremely popular restaurant, close to our place with a renowned chef. Be sure to make a reservation and check out trip advisor reviews!
Very nice, funky coffee shop across from the 'art park' "ContainR" where there are often arts events.
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Vendome Cafe
940 2 Ave NWVery nice, funky coffee shop across from the 'art park' "ContainR" where there are often arts events.
Another close-by cafe for sandwiches, breakfast, dinner, etc. Casual, friendly.
Nove Nine Locals Diner & Coffee
3303 3 Avenue NorthwestAnother close-by cafe for sandwiches, breakfast, dinner, etc. Casual, friendly.
Sightseeing
Banff Day Hikes
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/randonee-hiking/banff?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=johnston_hiking#Johnson
Sports Rent
4424 16 Ave NWBike rentals, ski rentals and other. Close!
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSightseeing.
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWCharming!
Entertainment & Activities
Swimming and diving, fitness, but also close to the U of C Outdoor Recreation Centre for rentals.
U of C Aquatic Ctr
2500 University Drive NorthwestSwimming and diving, fitness, but also close to the U of C Outdoor Recreation Centre for rentals.
Don't miss Douglas Fir Trail just off the bike/walking path. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154913-d592405-Reviews-Edworthy_Park_Douglas_Fir_Trail-Calgary_Alberta.html
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Edworthy Park
5050 Spruce Dr SWDon't miss Douglas Fir Trail just off the bike/walking path. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154913-d592405-Reviews-Edworthy_Park_Douglas_Fir_Trail-Calgary_Alberta.html
Rollerblading, restaurants at Eau Claire, on the river….walking, jogging, riding bikes.
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Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWRollerblading, restaurants at Eau Claire, on the river….walking, jogging, riding bikes.
LICS - Leavitt's Ice Cream Shop
3410 3 Ave NWGreat ice cream! Close...
Everything Else
I-Calgary Zoo
A great little zoo…we go every year!
The walk from Memorial Drive on 10th Street NW for Charming block of shops, coffee, shopping, restaurants. But the whole neighbourhood is fun.
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Sunnyside
The walk from Memorial Drive on 10th Street NW for Charming block of shops, coffee, shopping, restaurants. But the whole neighbourhood is fun.
Banff
The town, the arts centre, the nature! About a 50 minute drive...
Canmore
A charming mountain town, not far from Calgary.
Arts & Culture
Igumbi leGlenbow
130 9 Ave SEGreat museum. Something for everyone.
Free concerts every Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:00pm in the Cathedral Church (corner of 1st Street and 7 Ave SE). Guests are welcome to bring their lunch, as it's a casual concert series. Schedule on web
Pro Arts Society
604 1 St SEFree concerts every Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:00pm in the Cathedral Church (corner of 1st Street and 7 Ave SE). Guests are welcome to bring their lunch, as it's a casual concert series. Schedule on web
Rozsa Centre
206 University Ct NWWonderful music concerts!