Guidebook for Downtown/Eau Claire Area/Calgary
Food Scene
Full of shops, restaurants, and a movie theatre. Right across the street!
76 locals recommend
Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Parade SWFull of shops, restaurants, and a movie theatre. Right across the street!
Cafe Gravity
Go to coffee shop just at the base of the building
Riverfront Wine & Spirits
228 Riverfront Ave SWConveniently located at the base of the building!
Sightseeing
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SWShort walk to a nice park on the Bow river
Popular bridge that allows people walking and cycling across the Bow River
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgePopular bridge that allows people walking and cycling across the Bow River
Arts & Culture
Local shops and restaurants in one of the oldest Chinatown districts in Canada and is located along Centre Street in the northeast area of Downtown Calgary immediately north of the Downtown East Village.
Calgary's Chinese Cultural Centre with its traditional architecture and decor (styled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing is the largest facility of its kind in North America. The Dragon City Mall is also located in this district.
The area along Centre Street north of downtown and continuing for several blocks is also very Asian-influenced and is often thought of as the city's second Chinatown.
14 locals recommend
Chinatown Business Centre
328 Centre St SLocal shops and restaurants in one of the oldest Chinatown districts in Canada and is located along Centre Street in the northeast area of Downtown Calgary immediately north of the Downtown East Village.
Calgary's Chinese Cultural Centre with its traditional architecture and decor (styled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing is the largest facility of its kind in North America. The Dragon City Mall is also located in this district.
The area along Centre Street north of downtown and continuing for several blocks is also very Asian-influenced and is often thought of as the city's second Chinatown.
Calgary's Chinese Cultural Centre with its traditional architecture and decor (styled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing[3] ) is the largest facility of its kind in North America.
15 locals recommend
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
197 1 St SWCalgary's Chinese Cultural Centre with its traditional architecture and decor (styled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing[3] ) is the largest facility of its kind in North America.
Concert venue and home to the Calgary Flames, Hitmen, Calgary Wranglers and Roughnecks!
231 locals recommend
The Scotiabank Saddledome
555 Saddledome Rise SoutheastConcert venue and home to the Calgary Flames, Hitmen, Calgary Wranglers and Roughnecks!
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEStudio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEIn the heart of the East Village
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
205 8 Ave SEThe famous Calgary Stampede occurs every July.
"The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" is in the East Village and minutes away from your building.
307 locals recommend
Calgary Stampede
1410 Olympic Way SEThe famous Calgary Stampede occurs every July.
"The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" is in the East Village and minutes away from your building.
Shopping
Don't forget about the pets! These guys are the only pet store in yyc with an in house bakery that does everything all natural like doggy cakes, cupcakes and cookies! They sell all types of healthy pet food and accessories and are open daily.
Free delivery to your Airbnb location!
Bon A-Pet-Treat! Pet Store & Bakery
5111 Bowness Rd NWDon't forget about the pets! These guys are the only pet store in yyc with an in house bakery that does everything all natural like doggy cakes, cupcakes and cookies! They sell all types of healthy pet food and accessories and are open daily.
Free delivery to your Airbnb location!
Neighbourhoods
Downtown East Village
Revitalized area with new restaurants, grocery stores and shops
City/town information
Historic Banff and the mountains are located about 1.5 hrs from your doorstep.
7 locals recommend
Banff National Park of Canada
Historic Banff and the mountains are located about 1.5 hrs from your doorstep.
Make sure you check out this nearby mountain getaway on your way to Banff and other mountain destinations.
Canmore, Alberta
Make sure you check out this nearby mountain getaway on your way to Banff and other mountain destinations.