Michael’s guidebook

Michael
Michael’s guidebook

Food scene

Top food and drinks within walking distance. Lots to choose from as this is the top retail and dining district in the city.
Now called Oxbar de Tapas. Delicious Spanish tapas style with a great happy hour 4- 6 pm at the high top bar - 50% off
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Ox Bar de Tapas
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Now called Oxbar de Tapas. Delicious Spanish tapas style with a great happy hour 4- 6 pm at the high top bar - 50% off
Great patio, cold beer, good pub food and Euro football (soccer). A local favourite + tradition.
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The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SW
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Great patio, cold beer, good pub food and Euro football (soccer). A local favourite + tradition.
A popular hangout - great for people watching
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Analog Coffee 17 Ave
740 17 Ave SW
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A popular hangout - great for people watching
Nearby independent coffee house
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Philosafy Coffee
632 17 Ave SW
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Nearby independent coffee house
Tucked in behind Una Pizza. Very small and intimate space
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Frenchie Wine Bar
616 17 Avenue Southwest
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Tucked in behind Una Pizza. Very small and intimate space
In between Una and Frenchies (literally sandwiched between the two in the same building), this restaurant serves very good Italian fare
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Bread and Circus Trattoria
616 17 Ave SW
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In between Una and Frenchies (literally sandwiched between the two in the same building), this restaurant serves very good Italian fare
Modern twist on Indian food - great decor
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Calcutta Cricket Club
1213 17 Ave SW
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Modern twist on Indian food - great decor
A great fast food burger - open 24 hours
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A&W Canada
507 17 Ave SW
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A great fast food burger - open 24 hours
Good take-out Thai (can eat in too). Tasty and inexpensive.
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Tuk Tuk Thai
636 17 Ave SW
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Good take-out Thai (can eat in too). Tasty and inexpensive.
Delicious Hawaiian (Honolulu) inspired food - very fresh, light, interesting cocktails and quite trendy
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Lulu Bar
510 17 Ave SW
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Delicious Hawaiian (Honolulu) inspired food - very fresh, light, interesting cocktails and quite trendy
Modern Mexican - good happy hour and a great selection of margaritas and tequila
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Anejo
2116 4 St SW
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Modern Mexican - good happy hour and a great selection of margaritas and tequila
Probably one of the better burgers in town.
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Clive Burger
736 17 Ave SW
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Probably one of the better burgers in town.
Consistently great food - upscale menu. Top notch chef.
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Pigeonhole
306 17 Ave SW
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Consistently great food - upscale menu. Top notch chef.
If you love ramen, this is a very good choice.
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JINYA Ramen Bar
1800 4 St SW
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If you love ramen, this is a very good choice.
Known for all sorts of beer on tap, also has good food and brunch
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National on 17th
550 17 Ave SW
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Known for all sorts of beer on tap, also has good food and brunch
One of the best places to eat in the city. Fresh and vegetable-forward fare.
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Ten Foot Henry
1209 1 St SW
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One of the best places to eat in the city. Fresh and vegetable-forward fare.
Good place for cocktails. Look for the sign with the white cartoon tiger on the outside (no sign with the actual name).
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The Milk Tiger Lounge
2004 4 St SW
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Good place for cocktails. Look for the sign with the white cartoon tiger on the outside (no sign with the actual name).
Probably the best place for cocktails in the area - if not all of Calgary
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Proof
1302 1 St SW
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Probably the best place for cocktails in the area - if not all of Calgary
A charming speak-easy lounge hidden behind a bookcase. Good cocktails in a fun atmosphere.
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Betty Lou's Library
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A charming speak-easy lounge hidden behind a bookcase. Good cocktails in a fun atmosphere.
Vegetarian fare at its finest
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The Coup
924 17 Ave SW
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Vegetarian fare at its finest
Line ups out the door on most days.
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Morgan's Pub on Seventeenth
1324 17 Ave SW
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Line ups out the door on most days.
Pretty good pub and pub food for a chain restaurant/bar
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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SW
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Pretty good pub and pub food for a chain restaurant/bar
A good chain restaurant with fast-cooked Napoli style pizza. Affordable and fast.
Blaze Pizza
2032 4 St SW
A good chain restaurant with fast-cooked Napoli style pizza. Affordable and fast.
Try this French Canadian Classic fare with more choices of toppings than you can handle
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The Big Cheese Poutinerie
738 17 Ave SW
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Try this French Canadian Classic fare with more choices of toppings than you can handle
Croissant, pain au chocolat, eclair, baguette, sandwiches... mmmm
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La Boulangerie Bakery Cafe
2435 4 St SW
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Croissant, pain au chocolat, eclair, baguette, sandwiches... mmmm
More delicious baked goods - very flaky croissants. Located in a gorgeous historic building
Butter Block & Co
908 17 Ave SW
More delicious baked goods - very flaky croissants. Located in a gorgeous historic building
Located in Inglewood/Ramsay district, this is one of about 6 craft breweries in the area (and probably the most interesting scenery). Start here and walk to Dandy Brewing, High Line Brewing, Ol' Beautiful, Revival Brewcade (arcade and beer!).
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Cold Garden Beverage Company
1100 11 St SE
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Located in Inglewood/Ramsay district, this is one of about 6 craft breweries in the area (and probably the most interesting scenery). Start here and walk to Dandy Brewing, High Line Brewing, Ol' Beautiful, Revival Brewcade (arcade and beer!).
Hands down one of the best restaurants in the city and a great selection of wine (they help you choose based on your taste rather than selecting from a menu)
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Bar Von Der Fels
1005A 1 St SW
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Hands down one of the best restaurants in the city and a great selection of wine (they help you choose based on your taste rather than selecting from a menu)
Wing Wednesday and cheap beer
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Rose & Crown Pub
1503 4 St SW
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Wing Wednesday and cheap beer
Upscale Canadiana food in a truly beautiful park setting
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River Cafe
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Upscale Canadiana food in a truly beautiful park setting
While in East Village, this is a great restaurant by local chef, Connie DeSousa (Top Chef Canada finalist). Shared space with a bakery and coffee shop in the historic Simmons building. Check out the roof top patio and watch the river flow by.
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charbar
618 Confluence Way SE
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While in East Village, this is a great restaurant by local chef, Connie DeSousa (Top Chef Canada finalist). Shared space with a bakery and coffee shop in the historic Simmons building. Check out the roof top patio and watch the river flow by.
From the folks who brought you Calcutta Cricket Club, Una Pizzeria, Bread and Circus ... this is the real deal. Good burgers too. Taco Tuesdays for the win!
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Native Tongues Taqueria
235 12 Ave SW
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From the folks who brought you Calcutta Cricket Club, Una Pizzeria, Bread and Circus ... this is the real deal. Good burgers too. Taco Tuesdays for the win!
A great place for brunch but you gotta check out their Build Your Own Caesar Bar (like a Bloody Mary). How many toppings can you add to make it a meal in a drink?
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The Beltliner
243 12 Ave SW
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A great place for brunch but you gotta check out their Build Your Own Caesar Bar (like a Bloody Mary). How many toppings can you add to make it a meal in a drink?
While visiting the lovely Kensington area, treat yo'self to some really amazing cupcakes. Gluten free options available.
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Crave Cookies and Cupcakes
57 Crowfoot Terrace NW
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While visiting the lovely Kensington area, treat yo'self to some really amazing cupcakes. Gluten free options available.
Regrub = Burger spelled backwards. They make a great one and some of the craziest milkshake concoctions you'll come across. Try not to count calories while you're here.
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REGRUB - Beltline
625 11 Ave SW
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Regrub = Burger spelled backwards. They make a great one and some of the craziest milkshake concoctions you'll come across. Try not to count calories while you're here.
Good pizza and family-friendly Italian fare
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
2303 4 St SW
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Good pizza and family-friendly Italian fare
Happy hour 3 - 5 pm Mon - Fri - great menu of cheap eats and drink ($5 or $6 for pizza or wine/beer!!). Yummy pizza and great Italian food.
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Cibo 17th
1012 17 Ave SW
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Happy hour 3 - 5 pm Mon - Fri - great menu of cheap eats and drink ($5 or $6 for pizza or wine/beer!!). Yummy pizza and great Italian food.
Gourmet hot dogs and taco Tuesday!
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Tubby Dog
1022 17 Ave SW
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Gourmet hot dogs and taco Tuesday!
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Jelly Modern Doughnuts
1414 8 St SW
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Sightseeing

Beautiful French style landscaping, fountains. Historic library
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Central Memorial Park
1221 2 St SW
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Beautiful French style landscaping, fountains. Historic library
A lovely museum and gardens + restaurant. A charming snapshot of Calgary's history
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Lougheed House
707 13 Ave SW
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A lovely museum and gardens + restaurant. A charming snapshot of Calgary's history
Just over an hour away to one of the most beautiful locations in Canada
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Banff
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Just over an hour away to one of the most beautiful locations in Canada
Panoramic 360 view of the city and mountains. Plus a glass floor if you're brave enough...
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卡加利塔
101 9 Ave SW
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Panoramic 360 view of the city and mountains. Plus a glass floor if you're brave enough...
Calgary's newest architectural marvel in a great neighbourhood
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Central Library
800 3 St SE
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Calgary's newest architectural marvel in a great neighbourhood
Where the Central Library is located, this is a perfect place to stroll or bike by the river, grab a coffee or lunch, or visit the National Music Center (part of the Music Mile)
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East Village
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Where the Central Library is located, this is a perfect place to stroll or bike by the river, grab a coffee or lunch, or visit the National Music Center (part of the Music Mile)
Learn about Canada's robust music scene, see the Rolling Stones mobile recording studio, check out the amazing architecture, play some instruments... and more. The heart of The Music Mile
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Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SE
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Learn about Canada's robust music scene, see the Rolling Stones mobile recording studio, check out the amazing architecture, play some instruments... and more. The heart of The Music Mile
Located in East Village, this legendary house of blues was rebuilt brick by brick as part of the rejuvenation of the neighborhood and as part of the National Music Center (and heart of the Music Mile). Catch some live music and southern style food. Great cocktails, too.
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King Eddy
438 9 Ave SE
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Located in East Village, this legendary house of blues was rebuilt brick by brick as part of the rejuvenation of the neighborhood and as part of the National Music Center (and heart of the Music Mile). Catch some live music and southern style food. Great cocktails, too.
Restaurants, shops and historic sandstone buildings line this pedestrian-oriented street in downtown Calgary
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史蒂芬大道步行区
340 8 Ave SW
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Restaurants, shops and historic sandstone buildings line this pedestrian-oriented street in downtown Calgary
An inner city zoo on the river.
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卡尔加里动物园
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An inner city zoo on the river.

Groceries

Organic grocery store just steps away from the town house
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Amaranth 4th Street Market
1407 4 St SW
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Organic grocery store just steps away from the town house
Grocery chain
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Safeway Beltline
813 11 Ave SW
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Grocery chain
Grocery chain
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Safeway Mission Calgary
524 Elbow Dr SW
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Grocery chain
Groceries and ready-made food to go or dine in. New and trendy urban grocery store
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Urban Fare
101-906 16 Ave SW
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Groceries and ready-made food to go or dine in. New and trendy urban grocery store

Health and wellness

A lovely yoga studio
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Yoga Santosha Mission
1800 4 St SW
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A lovely yoga studio
In case you need medical help, it's just a couple blocks away.
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Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
1213 4 St SW
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In case you need medical help, it's just a couple blocks away.
Pharmacy and more
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Shoppers Drug Mart
815 17 Ave SW
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Pharmacy and more
In case you feel like a work out, this gym is open 24 hours and only a few blocks away
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GoodLife Fitness Calgary Mount Royal Village
880 16 Ave SW
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In case you feel like a work out, this gym is open 24 hours and only a few blocks away
A lovely spa, or should I say "spaaaaaaaaah". Enjoy some R&R.
Oasis Wellness Centre & Spa
880 16 Ave SW
A lovely spa, or should I say "spaaaaaaaaah". Enjoy some R&R.

Unique things to do

What do you get when you cross a counter at a bar with a multi-person bike? Find out as you pedal your way to some of the local craft breweries.
Pedal Pub Calgary
1417 9 Ave SE
What do you get when you cross a counter at a bar with a multi-person bike? Find out as you pedal your way to some of the local craft breweries.
Go ziplining, summer bobsledding, mountain biking and more. Plus see Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the home of the 1988 Winter Olympics (remember Cool Runnings and Eddie the Eagle?)
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Winsport Arena
Canada Olympic Road Southwest
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Go ziplining, summer bobsledding, mountain biking and more. Plus see Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the home of the 1988 Winter Olympics (remember Cool Runnings and Eddie the Eagle?)
Check out the Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) at https://yycbump.ca/ and tour the inner city's murals. Tons of great restaurants and shops along the way.
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Beltline
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Check out the Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP) at https://yycbump.ca/ and tour the inner city's murals. Tons of great restaurants and shops along the way.
It's a summer tradition to float down the Bow River in a raft. On hot days, there are practically traffic jams.
Lazy Day Raft Rentals (Baker Park)
It's a summer tradition to float down the Bow River in a raft. On hot days, there are practically traffic jams.
A Calgary mainstay for live music every day of the week
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Ironwood Stage & Grill
1229 9 Ave SE
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A Calgary mainstay for live music every day of the week
Pinball and drinks - a great place to spend all those weird Canadian coins
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PinBar
501 17 Ave SW
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Pinball and drinks - a great place to spend all those weird Canadian coins
A decent-sized farmer's market with great food places for lunch and food vendors for everything from meats, seafood, cheese, produce, baked goods, honey, eggs and more! Open Fri - Sun
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Crossroads Market
1235 26 Ave SE
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A decent-sized farmer's market with great food places for lunch and food vendors for everything from meats, seafood, cheese, produce, baked goods, honey, eggs and more! Open Fri - Sun
Calgary's first neighbourhood founded in the late 1800's by the North West Mounted Police. Now, it's one of the hippest and trendiest neighbourhoods in Canada with unique shops and great places to eat or drink. Heart of the Music Mile.
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Inglewood
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Calgary's first neighbourhood founded in the late 1800's by the North West Mounted Police. Now, it's one of the hippest and trendiest neighbourhoods in Canada with unique shops and great places to eat or drink. Heart of the Music Mile.
Where the iconic Peace Bridge is. A gorgeous inner city "island" park - home to many festivals and where you can catch Theatre Calgary's Shakespeare performances www.theatrecalgary.com. Get a picnic basket from River Cafe.
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王子岛公园
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
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Where the iconic Peace Bridge is. A gorgeous inner city "island" park - home to many festivals and where you can catch Theatre Calgary's Shakespeare performances www.theatrecalgary.com. Get a picnic basket from River Cafe.
A hidden gem in NW Calgary - rent a canoe or paddle boat, have a picnic or lunch at the restaurant.
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鲍尼斯公园
8900 48 Ave NW
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A hidden gem in NW Calgary - rent a canoe or paddle boat, have a picnic or lunch at the restaurant.
A 40 minute drive to this charming town brings you to an award-winning distillery. Taste small batch gins, whiskey, tonics and more. Worth the trip!
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Eau Claire Distillery
113 Sunset Blvd SW
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A 40 minute drive to this charming town brings you to an award-winning distillery. Taste small batch gins, whiskey, tonics and more. Worth the trip!
Stand up comedy
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Yuk Yuk's
218 18 Ave SE
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Stand up comedy
One of the best dinosaur museums and one of the top fossil deposits in the world. 1.5 - 2 hour drive from Calgary.
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泰瑞尔皇家古生物博物馆
1500 N Dinosaur Trail
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One of the best dinosaur museums and one of the top fossil deposits in the world. 1.5 - 2 hour drive from Calgary.
Did you know that Calgary has the largest network of skywalks (we call them +15s) in North America? You can almost walk to any building without every stepping foot outside. Look for the +15 symbol and maps... you can be walking above traffic and avoid any bad weather.
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Downtown
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Did you know that Calgary has the largest network of skywalks (we call them +15s) in North America? You can almost walk to any building without every stepping foot outside. Look for the +15 symbol and maps... you can be walking above traffic and avoid any bad weather.
Rent bikes, skis, snowboards, inflatable rafts and more! Get out and enjoy!
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Sports Rent
4424 16 Ave NW
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Rent bikes, skis, snowboards, inflatable rafts and more! Get out and enjoy!
Wading pool in the summer and ice skating in the winter. This is where the Olympic Medals were awarded in the 1988 Winter Olympic games.
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奥林匹克广场
228 8 Ave SE
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Wading pool in the summer and ice skating in the winter. This is where the Olympic Medals were awarded in the 1988 Winter Olympic games.
Did you know that Calgary has the largest bike pathway network in North America? Over 750km and counting! Rent a bike or walk along the pathways.
Calgary Greenway Bike Path
Calgary Greenway Bike Path
Did you know that Calgary has the largest bike pathway network in North America? Over 750km and counting! Rent a bike or walk along the pathways.
Basketball, ping pong and more in this new, cool inner city park. Visit while in East Village
The Bounce Outdoor Basketball Courts
Basketball, ping pong and more in this new, cool inner city park. Visit while in East Village

shopping

A great little shop with gifts, cards, jewellery, books, local artisan goodies and tasteful souvenirs. Something for everyone.
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Steeling Home
1010 17 Ave SW
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A great little shop with gifts, cards, jewellery, books, local artisan goodies and tasteful souvenirs. Something for everyone.
So many shops along 17th Avenue - it's worth a leisurely stroll along the famous Red Mile.
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17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue Southwest
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So many shops along 17th Avenue - it's worth a leisurely stroll along the famous Red Mile.
Known as The Mission District and just down the street - some unique shops and restaurants as you stroll toward the Elbow River.
4 Street Southwest
4 Street Southwest
Known as The Mission District and just down the street - some unique shops and restaurants as you stroll toward the Elbow River.
In addition to shopping local hand-make "upcycled" goods, you can rent a bike here and explore Calgary's 750+ km of bike paths.
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Reworks Upcycle Shop
5248 Queen Victoria Road
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In addition to shopping local hand-make "upcycled" goods, you can rent a bike here and explore Calgary's 750+ km of bike paths.
A favourite shopping mall
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卡尔加里购物中心
6455 Macleod Trail
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A favourite shopping mall
Downtown mall within walking distance. While there, visit Stephen Avenue Walk (pedestrian street), historic Hudson's Bay department store and Olympic Plaza
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核心购物中心
324 8 Ave SW
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Downtown mall within walking distance. While there, visit Stephen Avenue Walk (pedestrian street), historic Hudson's Bay department store and Olympic Plaza

Neighborhoods

One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Calgary and also in the top 10 trendy areas in Canada! Lots of unique shops and food places + a large concentration of craft brewers
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Inglewood
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One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Calgary and also in the top 10 trendy areas in Canada! Lots of unique shops and food places + a large concentration of craft brewers
A short walk down 4th Street south takes you to this charming area near the Elbow River. Restaurants, groceries, coffee shops, and shopping galore! And a great bakery (La Boulangerie)
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Mission
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A short walk down 4th Street south takes you to this charming area near the Elbow River. Restaurants, groceries, coffee shops, and shopping galore! And a great bakery (La Boulangerie)
Probably the most popular strip in Calgary, which also leads directly to the Stampede Grounds and Saddledome. Also known as the Red Mile during the Calgary Flames hockey playoff run, this street is full of restaurants, lounges, pubs, ice cream shops, coffee houses, bakeries and great shopping.
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17 Avenue Southwest
17 Avenue Southwest
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Probably the most popular strip in Calgary, which also leads directly to the Stampede Grounds and Saddledome. Also known as the Red Mile during the Calgary Flames hockey playoff run, this street is full of restaurants, lounges, pubs, ice cream shops, coffee houses, bakeries and great shopping.
At the cross roads of Kensington Road and 10th Street NW, lots of shopping, delicious cupcakes, pubs, restaurants, groceries and more!
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Kensington Road Northwest
Kensington Road Northwest
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At the cross roads of Kensington Road and 10th Street NW, lots of shopping, delicious cupcakes, pubs, restaurants, groceries and more!
Calgary's oldest and newest neighbourhood. Visit Fort Calgary, the new Central Library, New Music Center, stroll along the river pathway and more!
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East Village
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Calgary's oldest and newest neighbourhood. Visit Fort Calgary, the new Central Library, New Music Center, stroll along the river pathway and more!
The area that the town house is located in is full of great shops, restaurants, bars, food places and the home of the BELTLINE URBAN MURALS PROJECT (BUMP). Stroll around the neighbourhood to view the murals painted by artists from around the world.
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Beltline
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The area that the town house is located in is full of great shops, restaurants, bars, food places and the home of the BELTLINE URBAN MURALS PROJECT (BUMP). Stroll around the neighbourhood to view the murals painted by artists from around the world.