Sam’s Guidebook For Calgary & parts of Alberta Environs

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Sam’s Guidebook For Calgary & parts of Alberta Environs

Sightseeing

Downtown Calgary is a region of central Calgary, Alberta, it contains the second largest concentration of head offices and high rises in Canada. The region is divided into several neighbourhoods, the Central Business District, Eau Claire, Chinatown, East Village, and the West End
97 locals recommend
Downtown
97 locals recommend
Downtown Calgary is a region of central Calgary, Alberta, it contains the second largest concentration of head offices and high rises in Canada. The region is divided into several neighbourhoods, the Central Business District, Eau Claire, Chinatown, East Village, and the West End
Devonian Gardens is a large indoor park and botanical garden located in the downtown core of Calgary.
95 locals recommend
Devonian Gardens
317 7 Ave SW
95 locals recommend
Devonian Gardens is a large indoor park and botanical garden located in the downtown core of Calgary.
The Calgary Tower is a 190.8-meter (626 ft) free standing observation tower in the downtown core of Calgary, Tower is a major tourist destination and popular dining spot.
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SW
757 locals recommend
The Calgary Tower is a 190.8-meter (626 ft) free standing observation tower in the downtown core of Calgary, Tower is a major tourist destination and popular dining spot.
The Calgary Zoo is home to nearly 1,000 creatures across 119 species, and is one of the city's favourite family destinations. One-third of Calgarians visit every year, and more than 97,000 have annual memberships.
745 locals recommend
Calgary Zoo
745 locals recommend
The Calgary Zoo is home to nearly 1,000 creatures across 119 species, and is one of the city's favourite family destinations. One-third of Calgarians visit every year, and more than 97,000 have annual memberships.
Shooting experience
Straight Shooters Indoor Range
1305 33 St NE
Shooting experience
Winsport is Canada Olympic Park, formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, which is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary.
172 locals recommend
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SW
172 locals recommend
Winsport is Canada Olympic Park, formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, which is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary.
Calaway Park is an amusement park and campground in Springbank, Alberta, Canada. The park occupies approximately 160 acres of land, although the amusement park only occupies 90 acres of it. The park is western Canada's largest amusement park, and is situated approximately 4 kilometres west of Calgary's city limits. Wikipedia
159 locals recommend
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33
159 locals recommend
Calaway Park is an amusement park and campground in Springbank, Alberta, Canada. The park occupies approximately 160 acres of land, although the amusement park only occupies 90 acres of it. The park is western Canada's largest amusement park, and is situated approximately 4 kilometres west of Calgary's city limits. Wikipedia
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city's southwestern edge. As Canada's second-largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions.
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SW
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village is a historical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 127 acres of parkland on the banks of the Glenmore Reservoir, along the city's southwestern edge. As Canada's second-largest living history museum, it is one of the city's most visited tourist attractions.
Prince's Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on an island on the Bow River, immediately north of downtown Calgary. It was named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill. Wikipedia
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park
698 Eau Claire Ave SW
419 locals recommend
Prince's Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on an island on the Bow River, immediately north of downtown Calgary. It was named after Peter Anthony Prince, the founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill. Wikipedia
Telus Spark is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students. The science museum was established in 1967 as the Calgary Science Centre. Wikipedia
362 locals recommend
Telus Spark
362 locals recommend
Telus Spark is a science museum with interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations and educational demonstrations in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. There are more than 430,000 visitors annually, including over 82,000 students. The science museum was established in 1967 as the Calgary Science Centre. Wikipedia
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in southeast Calgary is a large wildlife reserve with numerous nature trails.
73 locals recommend
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary and Nature Centre
2425 9 Ave SE
73 locals recommend
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in southeast Calgary is a large wildlife reserve with numerous nature trails.
The Glenbow Museum is an art and history museum in the city of Calgary
492 locals recommend
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SE
492 locals recommend
The Glenbow Museum is an art and history museum in the city of Calgary
Peace Bridge is a bridge that accommodates people walking and cycling across the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, opened for use on March 24, 2012. It has the popular nickname "Finger Trap Bridge" for its visual similarity to the finger trap puzzle. Wikipedia
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace Bridge
188 locals recommend
Peace Bridge is a bridge that accommodates people walking and cycling across the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, opened for use on March 24, 2012. It has the popular nickname "Finger Trap Bridge" for its visual similarity to the finger trap puzzle. Wikipedia
The Hangar Flight Museum, formerly known as the Aero Space Museum of Calgary is a museum located south of Calgary International Airport in Calgary
33 locals recommend
The Hangar Flight Museum
4629 McCall Way NE
33 locals recommend
The Hangar Flight Museum, formerly known as the Aero Space Museum of Calgary is a museum located south of Calgary International Airport in Calgary
Bowness Park is a 30-hectare urban park on the Bow River in Bowness, a neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of the City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is popular in the summer for picnics and boating, and in winter for ice skating on the lagoon and the canal which feeds it.
128 locals recommend
Bowness Park
8900 48 Ave NW
128 locals recommend
Bowness Park is a 30-hectare urban park on the Bow River in Bowness, a neighbourhood in the northwest quadrant of the City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is popular in the summer for picnics and boating, and in winter for ice skating on the lagoon and the canal which feeds it.
The Olympic Plaza is an urban park and gathering place in downtown Calgary. it was created as the venue for the medal ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
68 locals recommend
Olympic Plaza
228 8 Ave SE
68 locals recommend
The Olympic Plaza is an urban park and gathering place in downtown Calgary. it was created as the venue for the medal ceremonies at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding 6,500 square kilometres of parkland are home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears.
614 locals recommend
Banff
614 locals recommend
Banff is a resort town in the province of Alberta, located within Banff National Park. The peaks of Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade, part of the Rocky Mountains, dominate its skyline. On Banff Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with château-style hotels and souvenir shops. The surrounding 6,500 square kilometres of parkland are home to wildlife including elk and grizzly bears.
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise
Lake Louise Lakeshore Trail
371 locals recommend
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, known for its turquoise, glacier-fed lake ringed by high peaks and overlooked by a stately chateau. Hiking trails wind up to the Lake Agnes Tea House for bird's-eye views. There's a canoe dock in summer, and a skating rink on the frozen lake in winter. The Lake Louise Ski Resort features a wildlife interpretive center at the top of a gondola.
Kananaskis Country is noted for recreation and tourism. Kananaskis has many kilometres of hiking, cross-country ski, and horse trails. Other activities popular in Kananaskis include mountain biking, scrambling, climbing, backpacking, hunting, and fishing.
116 locals recommend
Kananaskis
116 locals recommend
Kananaskis Country is noted for recreation and tourism. Kananaskis has many kilometres of hiking, cross-country ski, and horse trails. Other activities popular in Kananaskis include mountain biking, scrambling, climbing, backpacking, hunting, and fishing.
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Calgary Region of Alberta, Canada.
29 locals recommend
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
255001 Glenbow Road
29 locals recommend
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is a provincial park in the Calgary Region of Alberta, Canada.
Lougheed House, or as it was originally known Beaulieu, is a National Historic Site located in the Beltline district of Calgary, Alberta. Wikipedia Year built: 1891
6 locals recommend
Beaulieu Gardens
707 13 Ave SW
6 locals recommend
Lougheed House, or as it was originally known Beaulieu, is a National Historic Site located in the Beltline district of Calgary, Alberta. Wikipedia Year built: 1891
Esker Foundation is a contemporary art gallery located in Calgary, Canada. As a leader in the Calgary arts community, Esker Foundation connects the public to contemporary art through relevant, accessible, and educational exhibitions, programs, and publications. Esker Foundation reflects on current developments in local, regional, and international culture; creates opportunities for public dialogue; and supports the production of groundbreaking new work, ideas, and research. Founded in 2012 by Jim and Susan Hill, Esker Foundation is a new model for institutional relevance, curatorial focus, and audience engagement."
34 locals recommend
Esker Foundation
1011 9 Ave SE
34 locals recommend
Esker Foundation is a contemporary art gallery located in Calgary, Canada. As a leader in the Calgary arts community, Esker Foundation connects the public to contemporary art through relevant, accessible, and educational exhibitions, programs, and publications. Esker Foundation reflects on current developments in local, regional, and international culture; creates opportunities for public dialogue; and supports the production of groundbreaking new work, ideas, and research. Founded in 2012 by Jim and Susan Hill, Esker Foundation is a new model for institutional relevance, curatorial focus, and audience engagement."
Park featuring a playground with a zip line & a water area, plus fitness stations, sports & more.
19 locals recommend
Prairie Winds Park
223 Castleridge Blvd NE
19 locals recommend
Park featuring a playground with a zip line & a water area, plus fitness stations, sports & more.
Complex with aquariums & immersive exhibits on Alberta fish species, plus tours of a trout hatchery.
22 locals recommend
Bow Habitat Station & Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery
1440 17a St SE
22 locals recommend
Complex with aquariums & immersive exhibits on Alberta fish species, plus tours of a trout hatchery.
Photos are popular in front of this 12-meter, bent-wire girl’s head in front of a bow Building.
32 locals recommend
Wonderland Sculpture
110 6 Ave SE
32 locals recommend
Photos are popular in front of this 12-meter, bent-wire girl’s head in front of a bow Building.
Ralph Klein Park is a 30 hectares wetland park in the City of Calgary.
Ralph Klein Park & Environmental Education Centre
12350 84 St SE
Ralph Klein Park is a 30 hectares wetland park in the City of Calgary.
The Chinese Cultural Centre is a building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located on the north-eastern side of downtown and was completed in September 1992. The centre piece of the complex is the Dr. Henry Fok Cultural Hall, a building modeled after the Hall of Prayers of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Wikipedia
15 locals recommend
Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre
197 1 St SW
15 locals recommend
The Chinese Cultural Centre is a building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is located on the north-eastern side of downtown and was completed in September 1992. The centre piece of the complex is the Dr. Henry Fok Cultural Hall, a building modeled after the Hall of Prayers of the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Wikipedia
"Cobb's Adventure Park offers a wide variety of rides, games and activities guaranteed to provide entertainment for all ages”
9 locals recommend
Cobb's Adventure Park
1500 84 St NE
9 locals recommend
"Cobb's Adventure Park offers a wide variety of rides, games and activities guaranteed to provide entertainment for all ages”
The Rec Room is the ultimate gathering place to grab a pint, host an event, or just play.
40 locals recommend
The Rec Room
1180-901 64 Ave NE
40 locals recommend
The Rec Room is the ultimate gathering place to grab a pint, host an event, or just play.
An adventure place for axe throwing.
AXE Throwing Calgary
5923 3 St SE
An adventure place for axe throwing.
Laser Quest combines the classic game of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. The multi-level arenas have swirling fog, energetic music and fun waiting around every corner. Laser Quest specializes in birthday parties for kids, teenagers, and adults.
Laser Quest
9950 Macleod Trail
Laser Quest combines the classic game of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. The multi-level arenas have swirling fog, energetic music and fun waiting around every corner. Laser Quest specializes in birthday parties for kids, teenagers, and adults.
iFLY brings in exciting opportunity for indoor skydiving, ideal for individuals as well as groups and corporate teams. | Canada.
21 locals recommend
iFLY - Calgary
811 64 Ave NE
21 locals recommend
iFLY brings in exciting opportunity for indoor skydiving, ideal for individuals as well as groups and corporate teams. | Canada.
Take the driving seat and enjoy Downhill Karting, the global thrill ride for all ages!
25 locals recommend
Downhill Karting by Skyline Luge Calgary
25 locals recommend
Take the driving seat and enjoy Downhill Karting, the global thrill ride for all ages!
Calgary’s first flight simulation centre for families, birthday and private parties, corporate events, teambuilding or anyone looking for a unique experience. Choose to be an airliner or a fighter jet pilot!
Altitude Flight Simulation
2323 32 Ave NE
Calgary’s first flight simulation centre for families, birthday and private parties, corporate events, teambuilding or anyone looking for a unique experience. Choose to be an airliner or a fighter jet pilot!
If you are looking for the ultimate corn maze experience and family adventure, then you've found it here!
18 locals recommend
Calgary Corn Maze & Fun Farm
284022 Township Rd 224
18 locals recommend
If you are looking for the ultimate corn maze experience and family adventure, then you've found it here!
The Race Room is Calgary's premier Racing Simulator Centre
The Race Room
2355 52 Avenue Southeast
The Race Room is Calgary's premier Racing Simulator Centre
Technology and fiction are blended perfectly to create an ideal, action-orientated gaming experience instead of just a simple, logic puzzle.
Esxoss Manway Escape Room
5720 Macleod Trail SW
Technology and fiction are blended perfectly to create an ideal, action-orientated gaming experience instead of just a simple, logic puzzle.
Explore that indoor climbing here!
Calgary Climbing Centre Hanger
588 Aero Dr NE
Explore that indoor climbing here!
Spirit Hills crafts a variety of seducing flower wines including red, white, rose, sangria and mulled wine.
9 locals recommend
Spirit Hills Flower Winery
2380 Drive WestMillarville
9 locals recommend
Spirit Hills crafts a variety of seducing flower wines including red, white, rose, sangria and mulled wine.
6 locals recommend
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park South Calgary
5342 72 Ave SE
6 locals recommend
Night club
Music Calgary
1140 10 Ave SW
Night club
Night club
Boudoir Rouge
907 9 Avenue Southwest
Night club
Casino
85 locals recommend
Cowboys Dance Hall
421 12 Ave SE
85 locals recommend
Casino
Nightclub
Mariposa Saloon
6008 Macleod Trail SW
Nightclub
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is a centre of excellence, highlighting Alberta's palaeontological significance in a global context. The Museum is named in honour of Joseph Tyrrell, a geologist who discovered the first dinosaur in the Red Deer River Valley in 1884.
135 locals recommend
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
1500 N Dinosaur Trail
135 locals recommend
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology is a centre of excellence, highlighting Alberta's palaeontological significance in a global context. The Museum is named in honour of Joseph Tyrrell, a geologist who discovered the first dinosaur in the Red Deer River Valley in 1884.

Food scene

A place for locally made Italian pizza
40 locals recommend
Pulcinella
1147 Kensington Crescent NW
40 locals recommend
A place for locally made Italian pizza
Imaginative fine dining with modern flair
8 locals recommend
Alloy
220 42 Ave SE
8 locals recommend
Imaginative fine dining with modern flair
Elegant Italian dining
20 locals recommend
Bonterra Trattoria
1016 8 St SW
20 locals recommend
Elegant Italian dining
Wood-fired cuisine, elevated comfort food
49 locals recommend
Bridgette Bar
739 10 Ave SW
49 locals recommend
Wood-fired cuisine, elevated comfort food
Inventive contemporary updates to Indian standards cuisine
39 locals recommend
Calcutta Cricket Club
1213 17 Ave SW
39 locals recommend
Inventive contemporary updates to Indian standards cuisine
Classic French bistro
24 locals recommend
Cassis Bistro
2505 17 Ave SW
24 locals recommend
Classic French bistro
Canadiana fine dining.
34 locals recommend
Deane House
806 9 Ave SE
34 locals recommend
Canadiana fine dining.
Elevated comfort food.
Flores & Pine
254028 Bearspaw Road
Elevated comfort food.
For steaks lovers
23 locals recommend
Moxie's Grill & Bar
29 Hopewell Way NE
23 locals recommend
For steaks lovers
arls is Canadian upscale casual dining restaurant and bar.
83 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
2401 4 St SW
83 locals recommend
arls is Canadian upscale casual dining restaurant and bar.
Pan-Asian flavours with European precision.
7 locals recommend
Foreign Concept
1011 1 St SW
7 locals recommend
Pan-Asian flavours with European precision.
Japanese-style, plant-forward cuisine (no meat is served) with incredible sushi.
NUPO
631 Confluence Way Southeast
Japanese-style, plant-forward cuisine (no meat is served) with incredible sushi.
California-style thin-crust pizza with Mediterranean-influenced flavours
61 locals recommend
Una Pizza + Wine 17th Ave SW
618 17 Ave SW
61 locals recommend
California-style thin-crust pizza with Mediterranean-influenced flavours
Innovative small plates to pair with wines
12 locals recommend
Bar Von Der Fels
1005A 1 St SW
12 locals recommend
Innovative small plates to pair with wines
Sushi lovers
Masa Sushi Restaurant
722 85 St SW
Sushi lovers
Local hangouts serving thick-crust pizzas and pub grub in roomy quarters.
Madisons Restaurant & Bar
8120 Beddington Blvd NW
Local hangouts serving thick-crust pizzas and pub grub in roomy quarters.
Pub, food and breakfast are served
Tonic Kitchen + Bar
22 Aero Cres NE
Pub, food and breakfast are served
Seafood lovers
10 locals recommend
Red Lobster
6100 Macleod Trail SW
10 locals recommend
Seafood lovers
Full-service chain bar and grill
Applebee's
707 Country Hills Boulevard Northeast
Full-service chain bar and grill
93 locals recommend
Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
2047 34 Ave SW
93 locals recommend
Stylish locale offering
Briggs Kitchen + Bar
317 10 Ave SW
Stylish locale offering
Hangout offering wings, burgers and other bar fare.
Captains Sports Lounge & Grill
6534 4 Street Northeast
Hangout offering wings, burgers and other bar fare.
Luubann East African Restaurant
1506 12 Ave SW
Nigerian Restaurant
Merilyn's Kitchen
3132 26 Street Northeast
Nigerian Restaurant
Nigerian Cuisine
Delish Dining
5315 17 Avenue Southeast
Nigerian Cuisine
African Cuisine
Flavours Restaurant (Flavours Cuisine & Catering)
4129 4 St NW
African Cuisine
Globally influenced steak, seafood & pasta dishes served in a refined, open-timbered space.
Levilla Restaurant
404-1851 Sirocco Dr SW
Globally influenced steak, seafood & pasta dishes served in a refined, open-timbered space.