Guidebook for Calgary
Parks & Nature
Walking paths, the river, skating, fire pits, sightseeing, and a mini train!
128 locals recommend
Bowness Park
8900 48 Ave NWWalking paths, the river, skating, fire pits, sightseeing, and a mini train!
All around this area is amazing. The walk along Memorial Drive north of the Bow River takes you through the hip neighbourhoods of Sunnyside and Kensington where there are mature trees, pubs, and restaurants. Crescent Road on the hill above Sunnyside (connected by paths) has a stunning view of downtown day or night. Cross the river to Prince's Island and you have picnic areas, beaches, and sightseeing in a park setting. Sometimes there are live events at the outdoor theatres, food vendors, and other attractions. Overall, you can get a great walk or run in while enjoying the sights and sounds.
32 locals recommend
Prince's Island
All around this area is amazing. The walk along Memorial Drive north of the Bow River takes you through the hip neighbourhoods of Sunnyside and Kensington where there are mature trees, pubs, and restaurants. Crescent Road on the hill above Sunnyside (connected by paths) has a stunning view of downtown day or night. Cross the river to Prince's Island and you have picnic areas, beaches, and sightseeing in a park setting. Sometimes there are live events at the outdoor theatres, food vendors, and other attractions. Overall, you can get a great walk or run in while enjoying the sights and sounds.
Beautiful park near the water. Go for walks, kayaking, and sightseeing. There are little-known spots you can find down the hill by the water as well as grassy areas for games and picnics at the top where you park.
28 locals recommend
North Glenmore Park
7305 Crowchild Trail SWBeautiful park near the water. Go for walks, kayaking, and sightseeing. There are little-known spots you can find down the hill by the water as well as grassy areas for games and picnics at the top where you park.
Food Scene
Lazy Loaf & Kettle
8 Parkdale Crescent NWPonshu
10 Crowfoot Cir NWExcellent Japanese at reasonable prices. 12 minute drive.
Our favorite place for traditional breakfast. Sundays are busy so get in before you get hungry!
Phil's Family Restaurant
2312 16 Avenue NorthwestOur favorite place for traditional breakfast. Sundays are busy so get in before you get hungry!
Our top favorite Japanese and top three restaurants in Calgary. You will find some really cool dishes here! It is funky and laid-back. Medium budget.
9 locals recommend
Ke Charcoal Grill & Sushi
1501 15 Ave SWOur top favorite Japanese and top three restaurants in Calgary. You will find some really cool dishes here! It is funky and laid-back. Medium budget.
Japanese restaurant that is wonderful for inexpensive bento boxes for large appetites plus Korean dishes.
Sushi Hanami
4604 37 Street SWJapanese restaurant that is wonderful for inexpensive bento boxes for large appetites plus Korean dishes.
Weeds Cafe
1903 20 Ave NWThe best Vietnamese! This place is a hole in the wall and we love it. The food is top notch.
Pho Anh Huyen Vietnamese Noodle House
1403 Centre St NWThe best Vietnamese! This place is a hole in the wall and we love it. The food is top notch.
Costa Vida
8650 112 Ave NWExcellent Mexican food. Not fine dining.
Shopping
Here you will find pubs, restaurants, Winners, Superstore, London Drugs, and other essentials.
11 locals recommend
Signal Hill Centre Southwest
Signal Hill Centre SouthwestHere you will find pubs, restaurants, Winners, Superstore, London Drugs, and other essentials.
CF Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail NWEssentials
Crowfoot Crossing
Groceries, banks, shops, restaurants, registry, etc.
Super close grocery store in walking distance. Other shops and parks are near here as well.
18 locals recommend
The Bownesian Grocer
7948 Bowness Rd NWSuper close grocery store in walking distance. Other shops and parks are near here as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hifi Club
219 10 Ave SWBroken City
613 11 Ave SWPalomino Smokehouse
109 7 Ave SWBreakfast, drinks, smoked meats, live music, late nights.
The Ship & Anchor
534 17 Ave SWArts & Culture
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEMuseum/theatre. Really neat history exhibits.
261 locals recommend
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
850 4 St SEMuseum/theatre. Really neat history exhibits.
Telus Spark
Science centre that hosts adult nights and other fun things to do.
Entertainment & Activities
Mountain View Bowl
3919 Richmond Rd SWBowling
WinSport
88 Canada Olympic Rd SWSkiing and snowboarding, trail riding, sporting events.
Calaway Park
245033 Range Rd 33Rides, fun with friends and family, food, and events.