Guidebook for Calgary
Essentials
Bridgeland Market
1104 1 Ave NEGreat little mom and pop grocery store with a great variety.
Lukes Drug Mart
112 4 St NEPharmacy, post office, groceries and coffee.
Food Scene
Starbucks
951 General Avenue NortheastI don't have a coffee machine, but Starbucks is just 2 blocks away.
On the high end side, but a great local Italian restaurant. The portabella mushroom is a must try!
8 locals recommend
Villa Firenze
610 1 Ave NEOn the high end side, but a great local Italian restaurant. The portabella mushroom is a must try!
Another great local Italian Restaurant. Try the LDV Pizza Bar on the top floor for a more relaxed pub type atmosphere.
29 locals recommend
LDV Pizza Bar
916 1 Ave NEAnother great local Italian Restaurant. Try the LDV Pizza Bar on the top floor for a more relaxed pub type atmosphere.
La Brezza Ristorante
990 1 Ave NELocal Italian restaurant, small intimate atmosphere.
Tazza Deli & Grill
1105 1 Ave NEMediterranean (Lebanese) restaurant.
One of my favourite local spots if you don't mind a bit of a drive out of town. Designed to look like an old time town, features a restaurant, gift shop, and nursery. I recommend the Saskatoon scones.
34 locals recommend
The Saskatoon Farm
80181 338 Ave EOne of my favourite local spots if you don't mind a bit of a drive out of town. Designed to look like an old time town, features a restaurant, gift shop, and nursery. I recommend the Saskatoon scones.
Sushi Bar Zipang
1010 1 Ave NEFor Sushi lovers, eat in or take out.
Green Chili Fine Indian Cuisine
1434 17 Ave SWMy favourite Indian restaurant, delivery only.
Great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus amazing selection of pre-cooked take-away dishes to heat up at home.
24 locals recommend
The Main Dish
903 General Ave NEGreat place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus amazing selection of pre-cooked take-away dishes to heat up at home.
Spicy Hut
203 4 Street NortheastExcellent Chinese food.
Blue Star Diner
809 1 Ave NEAnother local hot spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Peters' Drive-In
219 16 Ave NEBest Milkshakes in town - old fashioned Drive Thru burger joint.
Arts & Culture
Calgary Zoo
One of the best Zoo's in Canada, you can't miss the Penguins.
Entertainment & Activities
One of my favourite places to take guests, fun for the whole family, learn all about science while having fun, new outdoor educational playground, check out their website for show times.
362 locals recommend
Telus Spark
One of my favourite places to take guests, fun for the whole family, learn all about science while having fun, new outdoor educational playground, check out their website for show times.
Bridgeland Riverside Community Association
917 Centre Ave NEPlayground and large soccer field.
A walk back in time, great spot to visit for the day, don't leave without checking out the candy shop and bakery!
290 locals recommend
Heritage Park Historical Village
1900 Heritage Dr SWA walk back in time, great spot to visit for the day, don't leave without checking out the candy shop and bakery!
Shopping
CF Market Mall
3625 Shaganappi Trail NWLocal mall, great variety of store.
CF Chinook Centre
6455 Macleod TrailLocal mall, great selection of stores.
Unique clothing store featuring styles you can't by in chain stores. They have the most awesome shoes!
UTB Specialty and Fashion Shop
1414 Edmonton TrailUnique clothing store featuring styles you can't by in chain stores. They have the most awesome shoes!
Sightseeing
Fort Calgary
750 9 Ave SEFor those who like a bit of history.
Glenbow Museum
130 9 Ave SEUnique exhibits and culture.
An amazing view of the city, five star rotating restaurant, and if you want to climb all the stairs, your trip to the top is free!
757 locals recommend
Calgary Tower
101 9 Ave SWAn amazing view of the city, five star rotating restaurant, and if you want to climb all the stairs, your trip to the top is free!
A great day trip, lots of neat shops, hiking trails and restaurants - the Italian Farmhouse is my favourite.
44 locals recommend
Bragg Creek
A great day trip, lots of neat shops, hiking trails and restaurants - the Italian Farmhouse is my favourite.
One of Canada's top places to see. Majestic mountains, hiking trails, shopping and great restaurants. The Grizzly House offers a three course Fondue meal, it's a real unique experience.
614 locals recommend
Banff
One of Canada's top places to see. Majestic mountains, hiking trails, shopping and great restaurants. The Grizzly House offers a three course Fondue meal, it's a real unique experience.
For those with a love of Dinosaurs, see the amazing paleontology finds at one of the worlds largest museums of this kind.
135 locals recommend
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
1500 N Dinosaur TrailFor those with a love of Dinosaurs, see the amazing paleontology finds at one of the worlds largest museums of this kind.
Parks & Nature
St. Patrick's Island
1300 Zoo Rd NE